Overview
The Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Nutrition at the University of Nottingham Malaysia is a three-year full-time programme designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of human nutrition and its impact on health.
Accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN), this programme ensures that graduates are eligible for direct entry to the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists (UKVRN) as Registered Associate Nutritionists (ANutr) and can register as Nutritionists in Malaysia under the Allied Health Professions (AHP) Act 774 upon graduation. The curriculum covers critical areas such as metabolism, clinical nutrition, public health, and global nutritional challenges, ensuring a holistic understanding of the field.
Subjects
Year 1
Core Modules
- Food Materials and Ingredients
- Introduction to Nutrition
- Human Physiology
- Diet, Nutrition and Lifestyle
- Statistical Skills for Bioscientists
- Food and Catering
- Food Hygiene and Safety
Year 2
Core Modules
- Principles of Immunology
- Nutritional Regulation, Physiology and Endocrinology
- Global Issues in Nutrition
- Nutrition, Metabolism and Disease
- Practical Techniques in Human Nutrition
- Personal and Professional Skills for Nutritionists
Optional Modules
- Genetic and Nutrition
Year 3
Core Modules
- Nutrition and the Health of Populations
- Undergraduate Research Project (Nutrition)
- Clinical Nutrition
- Changing Behaviour, Promoting Health
- Professional Training Placement in Nutrition
Requirements
| Qualification | Requirements |
|---|---|
| A Level | BCC, including two science-based subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics. Excludes Critical Thinking and General Studies. |
| IB Diploma | 24 points with 5 and 4 at Higher Level, including two science-based subjects such as Biology (HL), Chemistry (HL), Physics (HL), or Mathematics (HL). |
| Australian Year 12 | ATAR 78. Applicants are required to meet specific grade standards in two science-based subjects, such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics, aligned with A Level subject requirements. To fulfil these A Level standards, specific grade equivalents in the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (SSCE) are required. |
| Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) | 75% average based on 6 subjects, including two science-based subjects such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics. Applicants must meet specific grade requirements for subjects required at A Level: 75% for C and 81% for B. Canadian Secondary School Diplomas from other provinces are acceptable and will be assessed based on the University’s requirements. |
| Gaokao (NCEE) and Senior High School Diploma (China) | 68% average in the Gaokao, including two science-based subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics, with one subject at 75% and the other at 73%. In addition, a minimum of 70% overall in the Senior High School Diploma, with at least 70% in Mathematics and two Science subjects, which must include Biology, Chemistry, or Physics. Gaokao scores are converted from 750 to a percentage scale. |
| Senior School Certificate Examination (CBSE) / Indian School Certificate (CISCE) – Class XII | 75% average from the best four subjects, including two science-based subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics, with one subject at 80% and the other at 70%. Excludes local language, Environmental Education, General Studies, and Physical Education. |
| Advance Placement (AP) | 4, 3, 3, including two science-based subjects such as AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Calculus, or AP Physics. |
| Diploma – Local Institutions | Entry to Year 2 is assessed on a case-by-case basis, typically requiring a GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 and good grades in relevant subjects, including two science-based subjects such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics. |
| Foundation – Local Institutions | Acceptance is at the school’s discretion and requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 and good grades in relevant subjects, including two science-based subjects such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics. |
| Nottingham’s Foundation Programme | Successful completion is required with an overall minimum average of 50%. |
| English Language | – IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each element). – TOEFL (iBT) 90 (minimum 19 in Writing and Listening, 20 in Reading, and 22 in Speaking). – PTE (Academic) 71 (with no less than 65 in each element). – MUET Band 4.5. |
Tuition Fee For International Students
| Details | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| Total | USD 39,213 |