COURSE OVERVIEW

Master of Science(Nutrition)

Offered By: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia-UKM

Course Fields: Applied Sciences

Course Level: Master's Degree

Course Modes: Full Time

English Proficiency: IELTS

Course Duration: 1.5 year

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Total Cost: RM 14,392.00

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University Fee:

Fees Title Fees Amount
Registration MY 1,010.00
Service and Activity MY 745.00
First Semester MY 5,134.00
Subsequent Semester MY 4,124.00
Tuition Fees MY 3,379.00
total MYR 14,392.00

Entry Requirement:

  • A person who intends to apply for a master’s programme should have the following Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree by obtaining a good Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) from a University or any institution of higher learning recognized by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and/ or having accreditation recognized by a foreign Accreditation Body, or institution who has accreditation as prescribed by a programme; Doctor of Medicine degree or Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University or any institution of higher learning or an equivalent degree from any institutions of higher learning recognised by the Senate; any other qualification recognised by the Senate obtained through the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL); fulfils other requirements prescribed by the programme (if applicable) and fulfils requirements of the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
  • 1. An international candidate is required to fulfill the English Language proficiency requirements as follows: a) Obtained TOEFL (550), IELTS(6) or MUET (4) results which fulfil the score or minimum band requirements prescribed by the programme; or b) For certain programmes, a candidate is required to sit for an English Proficiency Test (EPT) and if he/she fails to achieve the level specified by the programme, the candidate is required to attend and pass the English Proficiency Module (EPM) in a maximum period of two (2) semesters before he is allowed to register for the study programme. The candidate shall register as a Non Graduating Student. 2. The Faculty/Institute may grant exemption to the requirements specified in subregulation (1) for the international candidate who: a) will be writing his/her thesis/dissertation in the Malay/ Arabic languages; b) has the academic qualifications obtained from any local universities recognised by the Senate; or c) is originally from a country where English is the official language or he/she has the academic qualifications obtained from any higher learning institution which uses English as the medium of instruction. The candidate may be exempted from the requirements stated in subregulation (2), but the candidate shall sit for the English Proficiency Test (EPT) and if he/she fails to obtain the level specified by the programme, the candidate is required to attend and pass the English Proficiency Module (EPM).
Introduction

The Nutrition program offers a Master of Science degree by thesis and coursework. The candidates in this field of specialisation will be trained on the importance of nutrition in health and the complexity of nutritional problems. Nutrition is also closely linked to food production and safety.

The Master of Science (Nutrition) Program complements the Doctor of Philosophy program that comprises only research work. Graduates from this program will possess sound knowledge in the field of Nutrition. It is hoped that these graduates will apply the gained knowledge in areas of research and production of nutritious foods, food safety and quality, food regulations as well as food and nutrition education programs.

Program Structure

All candidates for this program have to register and pass 14 credit hours of courses to fulfil the requirement for graduation. From the 14 credit hours of courses, 4 credit hours core Faculty and 10 credit hours for core program. The list of the courses are:

Research Methodology
and select 10 credit hours from the list:
Semester I
  • Science of Fats and Oils
  • Experiment Techniques in Food Science
  • Research Techniques in Nutrition
  • Food Quality
  • Nutrition and Aging
  • Food and Nutrition Toxicology
Semester II
  • Food Additive Substance
  • Applied Nutrition
  • Nutrient and Drug Interactions
  • Food Safety Management
  • Diet Therapy Advanced
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Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia-UKM

Since its establishment on May 18, 1970, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) has not only fulfilled the vision of its founding fathers to accord Bahasa Melayu as the language of learning and scholarship but has also successfully produced intellectuals and scholars who are among the nation’s pride. Starting out with only three faculties, it has since grown into 13 faculties, 13 research institutes of excellence and two commercial entities, UKM Holdings Sdn. Bhd. and UKM Technology Sdn. Bhd. It has thus grown not just in size, but also stature, becoming a research institute in various fields of study including operating various research centres. Aware of the changes taking place in the academic landscape, UKM is taking steps to address them. One is through e-Learning to prepare students through innovative teaching and forward–looking curriculum to meet demands of the new economic needs. It nurtures research to provide solutions to pressing problems while also engaging with the community and industry, to strive for sustainable development both at the national and international levels. Read more

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