Bachelor in Nutrition with Honours

The programme is designed to provide comprehensive knowledge in general nutrition, with a strong emphasis on human and community nutrition within the Malaysian context. Its goal is to develop well-rounded graduates who can meet the demands of the healthcare sector, the nutrition field, and the evolving job market.

Adopting a multidisciplinary approach, the programme is supported by experts in nutrition, dietetics, food science, basic sciences, medicine, social sciences, management, and community services. Students will gain exposure to a wide range of topics, including food and nutrient requirements, dietary intake, nutritional status assessment, healthy eating, and lifelong nutrition.

Learning is hands-on, with students engaging in laboratory work related to food preparation and analysis, alongside fieldwork to assess community nutrition and health. In their final year, students will undertake a research project and dissertation, further developing their analytical and problem-solving skills.

Teaching and learning methods include lectures, practical sessions, fieldwork, seminars, self-directed learning, e-learning, and one-on-one supervision.