Study Nutrition at Premier Private Healthcare University in Malaysia

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Nutrition

(R2/726/6/0011)(06/27) (MQA/FA1298)

Commencement

Sep

Degree/Duration

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Nutrition (IMU):
3 years
Degree from Partner University:
3 years

Develop Your Expertise in Nutrition

The Nutrition programme offers a comprehensive and forward-looking pathway by integrating nutrition science with with business marketing, consumer behaviour, communication, and sports performance, preparing students to make meaningful contributions in the evolving health and wellness landscape for a a well-rounded approach to improving lifestyle health.

The curriculum emphasises applied learning through projects, industry engagement, and real-world exposure. Students develop the ability to translate scientific knowledge into practical solutions, ranging from health promotion initiatives to food innovation and performance-focused applications.

To support different career aspirations, students may choose from three specialised tracks:

Business Marketing – applied evidence-based nutrition on food marketing, branding, consumer trends, sustainable product innovation, regulatory awareness, and nutrition entrepreneurship
Consumer Insights and Communication – integrates psychology, behavioural science, nutrition communication, and digital media to influence healthier lifestyles and population health
Sports Nutrition – applies nutrition science to fitness, performance, body composition management, athletic populations, and wellness coaching

Graduates are equipped with a strong foundation in nutrition science, communication, and industry-relevant competencies, enabling them to pursue opportunities across the nutrition, food, and wellness sectors, as well as entrepreneurial ventures.

Why Study Nutrition at IMU?

An Established Private Healthcare University

IMU is Malaysia’s first and most established private medical and healthcare university with over 30 years of dedicated focus in healthcare education. The IMU is placed under the Competitive (Berdaya Saing) category under SETARA 2022 for the third consecutive year.

Training Future Leaders

Our curriculum provides opportunity to develop leadership and team working skills due to strong emphasis on Interprofessional learning and group projects. The courses place great emphasis on building good communication skills through various oral presentation, case study discussions, training with simulated and real life patients.

Well-Known Faculty Members

The lecturers in the Division of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Science are recipients of research grants, high impact publications and key opinion leaders in the field of nutrition and dietetics.

Build Your Future Healthcare Professional Network

As IMU offers the widest range of healthcare programmes, our students are fully immersed in a vibrant community of students and practitioners from a variety of healthcare fields. This allows for the development of strong friendship amongst peers that will be the foundation of an extensive healthcare professional network upon graduation.

Opportunity for Work Life Experience and Student Mobility

The innovative curriculum offers early exposure to work experience and hands-on opportunity to enhance skills through clinical and community projects. There are also opportunities for student mobility programmes in clinical and community setting which improves work preparedness of the graduates.

Specialised Tracks for Careers in Nutrition and Wellness

IMU University’s Nutrition programme is designed to support diverse career aspirations through the provision of three specialised tracks of Business Marketing, Consumer Insights and Communication and Sports Nutrition, allowing students to align their studies with their professional interests and goals. Across all tracks, students develop a strong foundation in nutrition science, communication, and industry-relevant competencies. This comprehensive preparation enables graduates to pursue a wide range of opportunities within the nutrition, food, and wellness sectors, as well as to explore entrepreneurial ventures.

Entry Requirements

Pre-University Examination

Requirements

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Examinations	‎	‎	Requirements

A-Levels			CDD (Including 2 subjects from: Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics / Mathematics)

STPM			Overall cGPA 2.50 (cGPA 2.33 In 2 subjects from: Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics / Mathematics)

Australian Matriculation			ATAR 70 (Including 2 subjects from: Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics / Mathematics)

NCEA Level 3			65% aggregate (with 60% in 2 subjects from Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics / Mathematics)

Canadian Grade 12/13			70% aggregate in 6 subjects (with an average of 60% in 2 subjects from: Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics / Mathematics)

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)			B in 5 subjects (Including 2 subjects from: Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics / Mathematics)

Australian University Foundation Programmes			70% aggregate or ATAR 70 (with 60% in 2 subjects from Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics / Mathematics)

Indian Pre-University			65% aggregate (minimum 60% in 2 subjects from Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics / Mathematics)

Ministry of Education Matriculation #			Overall cGPA 2.50 (cGPA 2.33 In 2 subjects from: Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics / Mathematics)

International Baccalaureate (IB)			26 points (Including 2 subjects from: Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics / Mathematics)

American High School Diploma with Advanced Placement (AP)			Overall cGPA 2.50 (cGPA 2.33 in 2 subjects from Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics / Mathematics)

Foundation Studies #			IMU Foundation in Science / Foundation in Biosciences / Foundation in Engineering or equivalent Overall cGPA 2.50 (cGPA 2.33 in 2 subjects from: Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics / Mathematics)

Degree			BSc in related field: cGPA 2.00

Diploma	‎	‎	Diploma in Science (including 2 science subjects); Diploma in related field – cGPA 2.75 Diploma in related field with a cGPA less than 2.75 and minimum 3 years of working experience in the same field

# The duration of this programme must be a minimum of 1 year in the same accredited institution and foundation in other disciplines are accepted.

CDD

Including 2 subjects from:

Biology; and/or
Chemistry; and/or
Physics / Mathematics

Overall cGPA 2.50

cGPA 2.33 in 2 subjects from:

Biology; and/or
Chemistry; and/or
Physics / Mathematics

ATAR 70

Including 2 subjects from:

Biology; and/or
Chemistry; and/or
Physics / Mathematics

70% aggregate or ATAR 70

with 60% in 2 subjects from:

Biology; and/or
Chemistry; and/or
Physics / Mathematics

70% aggregate in 6 subjects

with an average of 60% in 2 subjects from:

Biology; and/or
Chemistry; and/or
Physics / Mathematics

BScin related field

cGPA 2.00

Diploma in Science

including 2 science subjects

Diploma in related field – cGPA 2.75

Diploma in related field with a cGPA less than 2.75 and minimum 3 years of working experience in the same field

IMU Foundation in Science / Foundation in Biosciences / Foundation in Engineering or equivalent

Overall cGPA 2.50 with cGPA 2.33 in 2 subjects from:

Biology; and/or
Chemistry; and/or
Physics / Mathematics

65% aggregate

minimum 60% in 2 subjects from:

Biology; and/or
Chemistry; and/or
Physics / Mathematics

26 points

Including 2 subjects from:

Biology; and/or
Chemistry; and/or
Physics / Mathematics

Overall cGPA 2.50

cGPA 2.33 In 2 subjects from:

Biology; and/or
Chemistry; and/or
Physics / Mathematics

65% aggregate

with 60% in 2 subjects from:

Biology; and/or
Chemistry; and/or
Physics / Mathematics

Overall cGPA 2.50

cGPA 2.33 In 2 subjects from:

Biology; and/or
Chemistry; and/or
Physics / Mathematics

B in 5 subjects

Including 2 subjects from:

Biology; and/or
Chemistry; and/or
Physics / Mathematics

# The duration of this programme must be a minimum of 1 year in the same accredited institution and foundation in other disciplines are accepted.

English Language Examination

Requirements

‎

Examinations	‎	‎	Requirements

MUET**			Band score of 3; or (For Malaysian students)

IELTS**			Overall band score of 5.5; or

TOEFL iBT**			Overall band score of 46; or

Cambridge English : Advanced (CAE)**			Overall score of 162; or

Cambridge English : Proficiency (CPE)**			Overall score of 162; or

Cambridge Linguaskill**			Overall score of 160; or

Pearson Test of English (PTE)**			Overall score of 51; or

Credit Transfer	‎	‎	IELTS Overall band score of 7.0

Overall score of 162

Overall score of 160

Overall band score of 5.5

Band score of 3

(For Malaysian students)

Overall score of 51

Overall score of 46

The following categories of students* are exempted from the English requirements:

Students who graduated from other institutions where the curriculum is delivered in English Language for example:

Advanced Levels / Australian Matriculation / Australian University Foundation Year / Canadian Matriculation / International Baccalaureate / Foundation in Science / Other Pre-University Programmes from Local Higher Education Institutions

*ONLY applicable to those who are completing the entire degree at IMU, Malaysia.

**Applicable to IMU local degree only.

Note: Please note that achieving the minimum Entry and English requirements as stated does not guarantee you admission into any of IMU’s programmes. Please refer to our Student Admissions Policy for more information.

Programme Structure

Short Semester

MPU

MPU1: Penghayatan Etika & Peradaban / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2*
MPU1: Falsafah & Isu Semasa
MPU 2: Academic Communication / Bahasa Kebangsaan A**
MPU3: Integrity & Anti-Corruption
MPU: Work life Balance from Global and Malaysian Perspective

* For international students
** Option 1: Students with credit in BM
Option 2: Students without credit in BM

Semester

01

General Chemistry
Genetics
Human Biology
Organic Chemistry
Professionalism in Nutrition & Dietetics
Principles of Human Nutrition
Social Responsibility

Semester

02

Basic Biochemistry
Food Culture & Nutrition
Principles of Food Preparation
Lifespan Nutrition
Nutritional Assessment Methods
Analysis of Nutrients
Microbiology and Food Safety

Semester

03

Nutrients & Metabolism
Contemporary Nutrition
Food Regulation and Health Claim Substantiation
Nutrition, Health & Fitness
Research Methods in Nutrition
Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
Statistics for Nutrition Research
Nutritional Epidemiology

Semester

04

Community Nutrition
Food Service Management 1
Sports Nutrition
Scientific Communication in Nutrition
Research Project in Nutrition 1
Diet, Lifestyle & Non-Communicable Diseases
Food Security and Sustainable Nutrition

Short Semester

01

Nutrition of Maternal & Child Health
Health Promotion and Programme Management in Nutrition
Research Project in Nutrition 2

Semester

05

Functional Foods, Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Research Project in Nutrition 3
Elective:
- Elective Track 1*
- Elective Track 2*
- Elective Track 3*

Short Semester

02

Practicum 1

Semester

06

Practicum 2

Elective Track 1 - Business Marketing

Leadership and Organisation Behaviour
Marketing for Nutrition Professionals
Business Strategy for Health Products
Sustainable Product Innovation and Management

Elective Track 2 - Consumer Insights and Communication

Appetite, Sensory Experience and Eating Behaviour
Food Choice and Consumer Behaviour
Strategic Nutrition Communication for Behaviour Change
Nutrition Communication and Digital Media

Elective Track 3 - Sports Nutrition

Physical Conditioning
Exercise Physiology
Nutrition for Special Athletic Populations
Sports Supplements & Body Composition Management

The curriculum is reviewed periodically and is subject to change.
Students will undergo Practicum in relevant community and industry settings.

Compulsory MPU subjects

Every student must pass all five modules as a prerequisite for the awarding of the degree under the Private Higher Educational Institutions Act 1996.

Malaysian Student	International Student
Philosophy and Current Issues Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban Academic Writing / Bahasa Kebangsaan A* Integrity and Anti-Corruption Social Responsibility	Philosophy and Current Issues Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 Academic Communication / Writing Integrity and Anti-Corruption Social Responsibility

*Malaysian students without a credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu will be required to undertake Bahasa Kebangsaan A* module.

These current modules for 2026 are delivered in either Malay or English, and are assessed either solely through coursework or through a combination of coursework and examinations, depending on the specific module.

Fee Structure

Fee	Malaysian Student (RM)	International Student (RM)
Application Fee	150	500
Registration Fee	950	2,500
International Student Admin Fee	–	2,500
Refundable Caution Deposit	1,000	1,000
Student Association Fees (per semester)	60	60

Application fee is payable upon submission of application.
Registration fee and refundable caution deposit are payable upon acceptance of the offer letter issued by the IMU Admissions Office.
International students will need to pay a Student Visa Administration Fee of up to RM3,500 (depending on nationality) and a personal bond fee when they register. There’s also an annual Student Visa Renewal Fee that applies each year.
Students must adhere to the Policy on Payment of Fees.
All tuition and ancillary fees are subject to annual increases, currency exchange rates, and exclusive of levy and bridging fees (if any).
Application fee and Registration fee is nonrefundable.
All students who are applying for the National Higher Education Fund (NHEF) loans are required to pay their semester fees in FULL by the due date stated in the invoice.

	At IMU University		Estimated Tuition Fees at Partner University
	Malaysian Student Tuition Fees	International Student Tuition Fees
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Nutrition (IMU)	6 semesters, 3 years	6 semesters, 3 years	–
	RM22,950 per semester	RM24,200 per semester	–
Total Duration: 3 years	RM137,700	RM145,200

Credit Transfer to	4 semesters, 2 years	4 semesters, 2 years	2 semesters, 1 year
Deakin University	RM22,950 per semester	RM24,200 per semester	AUD 40,200 per year
Bachelor of Nutrition Science
Total Duration: 3 years	RM91,800	RM96,800

A Global Leadership Scholarship of RM30,000 is available. The bursary is awarded at the University’s discretion, and its decision is final.
All listed fees are exclusive of the 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST), which will be applied to all international students where applicable.

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Hear from Our Students and Alumni

The 3 years of studying in IMU flies so fast. IMU has prepared me well in term of the essential skills in nutrition education, nutrition communication development and project management.

Lee Juen Jiat, Jake

Alumnus

My time at IMU University gave me a strong evidence-based foundation in nutrition and trained me to think critically. It also built my confidence in communicating health information clearly, which continues to shape my career growth today.

Savanna Chua Jing Min

Alumna

My time at IMU provided me with a strong academic foundation and valuable real-world exposure in nutrition and health. It has greatly shaped my growth and prepared me for my current postgraduate studies in the Master of Nutrition and Population Health programme at Deakin University

Sayli Viren Vartak

Alumna

My journey with IMU is remarkable and one life-changing event! As IMU Nutrition students, we were blessed with enormous opportunities in community projects. I vividly remember my participation in the “First 1000 days” project where I took on the lead role in educating nutrition to mothers with young children.

Sylvia Ho Jie Ying

Alumna

IMU University provided me with a strong foundation in evidence-based nutrition, communication, and professionalism, which continues to guide me in my career now as a retail nutritionist. I’m grateful for the supportive learning environment and practical exposure that helped shape both my professional growth and confidence.

Tan Yi Tseng

Alumna

A once in a lifetime experience does not come every day, so I jumped at the opportunity to attend the Winter Course 2019 with 57 students from different health professions and countries including, Indonesia, Taiwan, Timor Leste and Sweden. The course focused on interprofessional education through lectures, clinical observations and lab training. Along with the other Malaysians, we went with an open mind, not knowing what to expect, but little did we know that what was in store for us would be a memorable experience!

Tan Zuanne

Alumna

I am a person who is passionate about food, nutrition and living a healthy lifestyle. Joining the IMU Nutrition programme was the best decision I made! Over the 3 years of my studies, I enjoyed studying the programme, the student life, my co-curriculum activities and the food in IMU. We get to meet nutritionists from various industries and I appreciated the career exploration opportunities.

Teo Chun Yi, Jennifer

Alumna

Frequently Asked Questions

You will need to prepare the following documents for your application:

Verified copies of your academic qualifications
Evidence of English language proficiency
A copy of your MyKad or the identification page of your passport

These supporting documents needs to be attached electronically to your application. Please note that all of our programmes require payment of a non-refundable application fee after the application has been submitted. Application will only be processed once the payment for application fee has been made. We wish you all the best with your application and hope we will be welcoming you into one of our programmes soon!

Given the obesity epidemic and the rise in diet-related non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes, stroke, coronary heart disease, and cancers, there is a growing interest in healthy eating and disease prevention. Nutrition concerns have become an important factor in food choices.
More people are turning to nutritionists for expert advice. Both government agencies and private companies are continually looking for qualified nutritionists for guidance in health promotion, nutrition education and communication.
Join a profession that can bring about a direct impact on the nutritional wellbeing of individuals and society.

Semester contents are available in the programme brochure [Download Brochure]

With the university’s strong emphasis on the problem-based learning model, nutrition students will also be trained to engage stimulating issues and work as a team toward resolving the challenges.
In keeping with the reputation of the university academic programmes, the nutrition curriculum is also driven by outcomesbased approaches to student learning. Students are trained to have the essential knowledge, skills and work ethics to meet market demands for nutritionists.
Our nutrition curriculum was developed leveraging on the strengths of well-renowned nutrition programmes world-wide. It is structured to prepare students with the intellectual and functional competencies to cope with multiple demands of the nutritionist.

The nutrition programme utilises a combination of teaching and learning approaches, including lectures, tutorials, practical classes, computer-aided learning (CAL), e-learning portal, seminars, debates, problem-based learning, field visits, group and individual assignments and presentations in the community.

In the past decade, the government of Malaysia has substantially expanded its nutrition programmes and number of nutritionists to address diet-related challenges in the country. Increasing public interests in nutrition and health-promoting products have led the food and related industries and businesses to create more job opportunities for nutritionists. Nutritionists are well–placed to be employed in different settings in Malaysia and internationally.

Community Nutrition Nutritionists are employed by government agencies and private organisations for community nutrition activities. These include assessment of nutritional status; formulation and evaluation of nutrition programmes; development of training manuals and guidelines, conduct of nutrition education and health promotion, undertake surveys and research, and coordinating nutrition intervention activities. Community settings include schools, work places (e.g. offices and factories), orphanages and homes, as well as rural and urban populations of concern.

Industry and Businesses There are diverse roles for nutritionists in the food industry, ranging from regulatory roles to ensure nutritional claims and product labelling are appropriate, to being involved in nutrition research for supporting new product claims. The food industry also engages nutritionists for marketing, advertising, advisory and communication roles. The wellness industry in Malaysia is growing rapidly in tandem with the increase in people becoming more health conscious. The wellness business offers career opportunities for nutritionists in providing healthcare services and products to individuals and corporates. The fitness industry and sports nutrition industry are also fast growing in Malaysia, as increasingly more fitness clubs and exercise facilities are set up. Nutritionists have advisory roles in these businesses on matters related to body composition, weight management, energy and nutrient requirements, and dietary supplements.

University / Research Institutions A career in an academic institution is for those interested in teaching, research, scientific writing, giving presentations and building capacity in training future nutritionists. For those who wish to focus on research, they may explore working in research institutions in the public sector (e.g. Institute for Medical Research, Institute of Public Health), or the private sector (e.g. food and healthcare industry).

Consultancy Nutritionists with sufficient experience can offer consultancy in nutrition services, education and advocacy to the corporate and government sectors, professional societies and the mass media. Freelance nutritionists may be engaged to offer nutrition screenings, education, and healthy lifestyle management to individuals and in group settings.

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A Word from The Programme Director

Our Nutrition programme prepares students to meet the needs for nutritionists by government agencies, industry, universities, research institutions, mass media and businesses involved with food, nutrition, wellness, fitness and health.

Dr Serene Tung En Hui

Senior Lecturer and Programme Director MAHPC (NUTR) 00311 , Nutrition

PhD (Community Nutrition), MSc (Community Health), BSc (Hons) Biology (Universiti Putra Malaysia), PGD (Tertiary Teaching) (UCSI University)

A Word from The Programme Director

Dr Serene Tung En Hui

Senior Lecturer and Programme Director MAHPC (NUTR) 00311 , Nutrition

PhD (Community Nutrition), MSc (Community Health), BSc (Hons) Biology (Universiti Putra Malaysia), PGD (Tertiary Teaching) (UCSI University)

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