Pioneer Program Description
The Dietetics program is a well-developed outcome-based curriculum that emphasizes the integration of professional training and skills in areas of clinical nutrition, institutional food service management, and community nutrition. The 4-year program (139 credits) includes 46 weeks of Dietetics Professional Practice and is designed to develop the competencies required of an entry-level dietitian by providing a practical learning experience in various practice-based settings.
Students combine theory learned in the classroom with supervised practical experiences in hospitals, government agencies, food service outlets, and long-term care and wellness centers. The graduates of this program will be able to work as competent dietitians and meet the market demands toward the development of a healthy and productive nation for the new millennium.
Duration of Study
4 Years
Course Mode
Full-time
Course Location
Serdang
Intakes
Career Prospects
Job opportunities for dietitians include positions in a variety of different areas: health care agencies or institutions, community organizations, businesses, the food industry, education, research, media, and freelance work. The Clinical Dietitian is the health care team member responsible for the nutritional care of individuals who need a special diet as part of their medical treatment. Management Dietitians direct quality food delivery systems in hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and other group feeding establishments. A Community Dietitian works on the public health management team or in specialized service programs for people with disability and special needs, patients in a rehabilitation program, home nutrition support, and populations at greatest nutritional risk.
Private Practice and Consultant Dietitians address health promotion through seminars, articles and newspapers, and magazines and dietary counseling for individuals and groups. The Business Dietitian works as a professional resource for corporations in product development, food styling, and menu design. In the future, the demand for dietetic professionals will continue to be strong nationally and internationally.
Entry Requirement
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Have received a National Higher School Certificate (or an A Level or the equivalent of 12 years of primary education) with the minimum grade of 80% and above, OR Have obtained a Diploma from recognized Institutions with at least a CGPA of 3.00; AND Have fulfilled specific entrance requirements for some programs, particularly in the sciences field.
[Please check the requirements for the courses. More information can be found at: https://akademik.upm.edu.my/international_student_admission-3955]
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
International students must be proficient in the English Language as this language
is the medium of instruction at the University.
IELTS band 5.5 and above; or
TOEFL iBT score of 60 and above; or
MUET band 3 and above; or
CIEP level 107 and above; or
PTE Score of 43 and above; or
Cambridge English (CAE/CPE/Linguaskill)
Score 154 and above
