Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Nutrition
KPT/JPT(R2/726/6/0011)06/2027 | MQA/FA1298
Commencement
Jul & Sep
Degree/Duration
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Nutrition (IMU):
3 years
Degree from Partner University:
3 years
Develop Your Expertise in Nutrition

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of food and nutrition, where you’ll gain a deep understanding of their intricacies. Become a qualified nutritionist and make a difference in people’s lives by enhancing their health and wellness. Enrol in the pioneering class, which features a comprehensive module integrating fitness, nutrition, and maternal and child health. Let IMU be your guide as you develop a contemporary and critical understanding of the importance of an active lifestyle. Explore a plethora of career opportunities awaiting you in food, nutrition, and other healthcare-related environments.
Why Study Nutrition at IMU?
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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. IMU achieved the SETARA-2018/19 Tier 6 status (Outstanding) under the Mature University category.
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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.
03
WELL-KNOWN FACULTY MEMBERS
The lecturers in the Division of Nutrition and Dietetics are recipients of research grants, high impact publications and key opinion leaders in the field of nutrition and dietetics.
04
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.
05
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.
Entry Requirements
Pre-University Examination
Requirements
Examinations | | | Requirements | ||||||
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A-Levels | CDD (Including 2 subjects from: Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics / Mathematics) |
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STPM | Overall cGPA 2.50 (cGPA 2.33 In 2 subjects from: Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics / Mathematics) |
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Australian Matriculation |
ATAR 70 (Including 2 subjects from: Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics / Mathematics) |
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NCEA Level 3 | 65% aggregate (with 60% in 2 subjects from Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics / Mathematics) |
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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) |
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Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) |
B in 5 subjects (Including 2 subjects from: Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics / Mathematics) |
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Australian University Foundation Programmes |
70% aggregate or ATAR 70 (with 60% in 2 subjects from Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics / Mathematics) |
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Indian Pre-University | 65% aggregate (minimum 60% in 2 subjects from Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics / Mathematics) |
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Ministry of Education Matriculation # |
Overall cGPA 2.50 (cGPA 2.33 In 2 subjects from: Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics / Mathematics) |
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International Baccalaureate (IB) |
26 points (Including 2 subjects from: Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics / Mathematics) |
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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) |
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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) |
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Degree | BSc in related field: cGPA 2.00 |
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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 |
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# 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 | ||||||
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MUET** | Band score of 3; or (For Malaysian students) |
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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 162
Overall score of 160
IELTS Overall band score of 7.0
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
- The curriculum is reviewed periodically and is subject to change.
- MPU modules are compulsory, imposed by the Ministry of Higher Education under the Private Higher Educational Institutions Act 1996 (Act 555). Every student must pass all modules as a prerequisite for the awarding of the degree.
- Students will undergo Practicum in relevant community settings and industry.
Fee Structure
Fee | Malaysian Student (RM) | International Student (RM) |
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Application Fee | 150 | 500 |
Registration Fee | 850 | 2,000 |
Refundable Caution Deposit | 1,000 | 1,000 |
- Application fee is payable upon submission of application.
- Registration fee and refundable caution deposit is payable upon acceptance of the offer letter issued by the IMU Admissions Office.
- As stipulated by Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education, international students are required to pay Student Visa Application fee of RM3,000 AND personal bond (depending on nationality) upon registration.
- International students will also be required to pay Student Visa Renewal fee every year.
- Students must adhere to the Policy on Payment of Fees
- All students are required to pay Student Association Fees of RM40 per semester which will be subject to annual increase.
- All fees are subject to currency exchanges rates and exclusive of levy and bridging fees (if any).
- Application fee and registration fee are non refundable.
- 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.
Malaysian Student Tuition Fees |
International Student Tuition Fees |
Estimated Tuition Fees at Partner University |
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Bachelor of Science (Hons) in | 6 semesters, 3 years | 6 semesters, 3 years | – |
Nutrition (IMU) | RM22,300 per semester, | RM23,500 per semester, | – |
Total Duration: 3 years | RM44,600 per year | RM47,000 per year | |
Credit Transfer to | 4 semesters, 2 years | 4 semesters, 2 years | 2 semesters, 1 year |
Deakin University | RM22,300 per semester, | RM23,500 per semester, | AUD 40,200 |
Bachelor of Nutrition Science Total Duration: 3 years |
RM44,600 per year | RM47,000 per year | |

Our Industrial Partners
The curriculum structure is constantly updated to meet the ever-changing industries’ needs and includes research-led teaching to deliver evidence-based knowledge and practice in the industry. Students will have the opportunity to undergo industrial training in the related sectors in their final semester. They will also be able to collaborate with industry or/and researcher in related project in their final year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Verified copies of your academic qualifications
- Evidence of English language proficiency
- A copy of your MyKad or the identification page of your passport
- 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.
- 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.

Our Alumni: Journey Beyond Graduation
Our alumni today have embarked on diverse and promising career paths across various industries. They are a true testament to the versatility of their education, as they continue to excel in a wide range of professional healthcare fields.
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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


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)
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