UPM - Universiti Putra Malaysia

The Dietetics program is a well developed outcome based curriculum which 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 is designed to develop the competencies required of an entry level dietitian by providing practical learning experience in various practice-based settings.

Students combine theory learnt in classroom with supervised practical experiences in hospitals, government agencies, food service outlets, 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.

 

 

• University General Requirements 
  
  
  
  
  
  • Passed Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or equivalent qualification with minimum credit in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Melayu July paper; AND
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Passed Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with minimum CGPA 2.00 and obtained at least:-
    
    
    
    
    
    • Grade C (GPA 2.00) in Pengajian Am; AND
    
    
    
    • Grade C (GPA 2.00) in other two (2) subjects; AND
    
    
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Obtained at least Band 1 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

• Programme Specific Requirement 
  
  
  
  
  
  • Obtained at least Grade B (GPA 3.00) in STPM for this subject: Biology; AND
  
  
  
  • Obtained at least distinction in SPM for this subject: Chemistry
    
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  • Obtained at least Grade B (GPA 3.00) in STPM for this subject: Chemistry; AND
  
  
  
  • Obtained at least distinction in SPM for this subject: Biology