At the end of this programme, students will be able toAcquire and apply knowledge of food, nutrition, clinical and social sciences in nutrition care process.

• Demonstrate comprehensive technical expertise in nutrition.
• Identify, formulate and provide evidence-based, creative and effective solution to nutrition-related problems.
• Communicate effectively both in written and spoken form with peers, healthcare professionals, community and the stakeholders at large.
• Function individually or in teams effectively, with a capability to be a leader in coordinating daily activities of nutrition services.
• Understand and commit professionally, ethically and with humane responsibility, in line with the nutritionist’s code of ethics and professional conduct.
• Recognize the need for and to engage in life-long learning, professional development and research by utilising ICT and information management system.
• Self-motivate and enhance entrepreneurship skills for career development.
• Realize and demonstrate effective leadership responsibility.

• Public Health Nutritionist
• Educator Nutritionist
• Community Nutritionist
• Research Nutritionist
• Sports Nutritionist
• Corporate/ Business Nutritionist

• Principles of Human Nutrition
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Introduction to Food Science
• Developmental Psychology
• Nutritional Biochemistry & Metabolism
• Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle
• Principles of Food Preparation
• Food Analysis
• Nutritional Status Assessment
• Basic Pathophysiology
• Basic Genetics
• Behaviour and Health
• Halal and Haram in Foods
• Clinical Biochemistry
• Fitness and Health
• Basic Medical Nutrition Therapy
• Nutritional Immunology
• Food Microbiology and Safety
• Nutrition for Sports and Exercise
• Epidemiology and Biostatistics
• Basic Pharmacology
• Nutrition Counselling Skills
• Nutrigenomics
• Nutrition Research Techniques
• Advanced Nutritional Biochemistry & Metabolism
• Food Service and Management
• Nutrition Education and Health Promotion
• Nutrition Policy and Food Security
• Scientific Communication
• Research Project in Nutrition I &II
• Nutritional Sociology and Anthropology
• Nutrition Program Planning and Assessment
• Healthcare Management
• Human Resource Management
• Food Toxicology
• Seminar in Nutrition
• Community Nutrition Project
• Special Topics in Nutrition
• Industrial Training I
• Industrial Training II

STPM

All below requirements must be fulfilled:

University Requirement

• Pass in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)/ equivalent qualification with honours in Bahasa Melayu/ Bahasa Malaysia or honours in Bahasa Melayu/ Bahasa Malaysia Paper July
• Pass the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum of CGPA 2.50

Programme Requirement

• Pass with at least CGPA of 3.00
• Obtain at least Gred B (3.00) in STPM level for the following subjects:
• • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physic / Mathematics (M) / Mathematics (T) / Further Mathematics
• Obtain at least a credit (Gred C)in SPM level for the following subjects:
• • Bahasa Melayu
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
• Pass MUET with at least Band 3
• No physical disabilities or speech disorders.

MATRICULATION / FUNDAMENTAL CATEGORY

All below requirements must be fulfilled:

University Requirement

• A pass in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)/ equivalent qualification with honours in Bahasa Melayu/ Bahasa Malaysia or honours in Bahasa Melayu/ Bahasa Malaysia Paper July
• A pass in Matriculation/ Foundation programme with a minimum of CGPA 2.50

Programme Requirement

• Pass with at least CGPA of 3.00 in Ministry of Education Matriculation/ University Foundation level
• Obtain at least Gred B (3.00) in Matriculation/ University Foundation level for the following subjects:
• • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics / Mathematics
• Obtain at least a credit (Gred C) in SPM level for the following subjects:
• • Bahasa Melayu
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
• Pass MUET with at least Band 3.
• No physical disabilities or speech disorders.

DIPLOMA AND EQUIVALENT CATEGORY

All below requirements must be fulfilled:

University Requirement

• A pass in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)/ equivalent qualification with honours in Bahasa Melayu/ Bahasa Malaysia or honours in Bahasa Melayu/ Bahasa Malaysia Paper July
• Graduated with a Diploma or other equivalent qualification recognized by the Malaysian Government and approved by University Senate

Programme Requirement

• Pass with at least CGPA of 3.00 in related Diploma level
• Obtain at least a credit (Gred C) in SPM level for the following subjects:
• • Bahasa Melayu
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
• Pass MUET with at least Band 3
• No physical disabilities or speech disorders.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Senior High School/ Senior Secondary School/ Other Certifications from government schools (with the period of at least 11 or 12 years of study from primary to higher secondary); OR
• Pass General Certificate of Education (GCE)/ A-Level; OR
• Diploma in related field; OR
• Any other Certificate that is recognized and approved by the Senate of the University;

AND

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

• International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) Band 5.0; OR
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL IBT) score of 45; OR
• Malaysian University English Test (MUET) Band 3.

AND

FACULTY REQUIREMENTS:

All below requirements must be fulfilled:

• A minimum of CGPA 3.00 at GCE (A-Level) or equivalent;
• Minimum of Grade B for the following subject at GCE (A- Level) or equivalent:
• • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics/ Mathematics/ Further Mathematics
• A minimum of Grade C for the following subjects at GCE (O-Level) or equivalent:
• • English
  • Mathematics
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
• TOEFL score 550/ IELTS score 6.0
• No physical disabilities and no speech impairment

Malaysian Qualifications Register

Faculty of Health Sciences
Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin
Gong Badak Campus
21300 Kuala Terengganu
Terengganu

T: 09-6688515
E: fsk.unisza.edu.my