Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Kampar

Dietitians

are trained professionals involved in managing diseases by providing

appropriate dietary therapies. Dietitians are also involved in the prevention

of diseases through health promotion and health education.

This profession invites an extensive variety of career possibilities.

Dietitians work together with other healthcare professionals in health

clinics, government/private hospitals and food service industries to manage

individuals with various disease conditions.

Bachelor of Science (Hons) Dietetics is a 4-year programme consists of 12

trimesters. The programme incorporates a wide-ranging scope of knowledge

required for Dietetics practice; including biochemistry, anatomy and

physiology, human nutrition, fundamentals of food preparation, the role of

nutrition in disease prevention and treatment, and medical nutrition therapy

for individuals with diseases.

There is emerging demand for dietitians in Malaysia and overseas. More

dietitians are required to meet the desired ratio for the development of a

healthy nation for the new millennium. Dietetics profession may be labelled

as the "hidden gems" among the healthcare professions