ABOUT THE DIETETICS WITH NUTRITION DEGREE
What is the difference between a dietician and a nutritionist? Nutrition is the science that deals with the study of foods and nutrients, and their effect on an individual. On the other hand, Dietetics is the practical application of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of disease.
Graduates of IMU’s Dietetics with Nutrition Degree programme will be able to work as dietitians in the government and private sectors, providing healthcare services, food service management, and counselling in disease management and prevention.
This 4-year programme provides an advantage for employment as students are exposed to a variety of work placements such as food service, clinical dietetics and community dietetics.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
SHORT SEMESTER
- Hubungan Etnik / MPU3133 Pengajian Malaysia 3
- TITAS / MPU3143 Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
- Work-Life Balance in Global and Malaysian Perspective
SEMESTER 1
- General Chemistry
- Genetics
- Human Biology
- Organic Chemistry
- Professionalism in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Principles of Human Nutrition
- English for Health Sciences
SEMESTER 2
- Basic Biochemistry
- Food Culture and Nutrition
- Principles of Food Preparation Lifespan Nutrition
- Nutritional Assessment Methods
- Food Environment and Eating Behaviour
- Social Responsibility
SEMESTER 3
- Nutrients and Metabolism
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Contemporary Nutrition
- Food Safety and Regulations
- Research Methods in Dietetics
- Nutrition, Health and Fitness
- Selective: Introduction to Healthcare Data Analytics / Exercise Physiology
SEMESTER 4
- Dietetics in Community
- Pathophysiology for Dietetics 1
- Medical Nutrition Therapy 1
- Food Service Management 1
- Sports Nutrition
- Scientific Communication in Nutrition
- Pharmacology for Dietetics
SEMESTER 5
- Education and Counselling in Dietetics
- Pathophysiology for Dietetics 2
- Medical Nutrition Therapy 2
- Research Project in Nutrition and Dietetics 1
- Entrepreneurship
- Selective: Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine / Physical Conditioning
SEMESTER 6
- Food Service Management 2
- Research Project in Nutrition and Dietetics 2
- Professional Practice in Dietetics
- Nutrition Care Process Skills Development
SEMESTER 7 & 8
- Dietetics Practicum 1
- Dietetics Practicum 2
