Bachelor of Dietetics (Honours)
University of Cyberjaya · Cyberjaya, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: #951
Quick Overview
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The Bachelor of Dietetics (Honours) is a four-year programme that develops knowledge and skills for the practice of dietetics, including medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and nutrition-focused learning for healthcare settings.
Students build dietetics counselling and education abilities and develop career-ready competence for roles such as clinical, outpatient, or research dietitian pathways through structured learning across the degree.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Foundation learning in allied health sciences concepts alongside professional ethics
- Build scientific fundamentals needed for diet and nutrition practice, including medical nutrition therapy orientation
- Develop academic communication skills that support clinical and counselling learning
- Advance knowledge in diet and nutrition with an emphasis on medical nutrition therapy (MNT)
- Apply nutrition principles through professional practice-oriented training
- Prepare for dietetics career pathways such as outpatient, clinical, and research-focused roles
Career outcomes
- You gain a comprehensive understanding of diet and nutrition with a specific focus on medical nutrition therapy (MNT), supporting roles that require structured nutrition assessment and intervention.
- This degree is designed to open career possibilities across outpatient dietitian work, where you provide diet counseling and education for common health conditions.
- You are prepared for clinical dietitian responsibilities such as designing nutrition programmes to improve or maintain patient health outcomes.
- If your goal is research-oriented work in nutrition and dietetics, this programme supports the pathway toward research dietitian responsibilities in healthcare or food-related settings.
- You build professional, industry-relevant skills in dietetics, helping you transition from classroom learning to dietetics-focused career activities.
Employability rate
For graduates of dietetics programmes in Malaysia, employability is typically high, with an estimated employability rate around 85% and an unemployment rate around 15%, reflecting ongoing demand for nutrition and dietetics services across healthcare and community settings.
Together, these figures suggest a generally stable career outlook for qualified dietetics professionals in Malaysia.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving / pre-university qualification | International applicants must meet the university’s entry qualifications for the Bachelor of Dietetics (Honours), which are published for students entering via recognised international pre-university pathways. The programme page states it is applicable for Matriculation, STPM, A-Level, or UEC entry qualifications. For the precise international entry equivalents and subject combinations required, use the university’s entry requirements sections for the Dietetics pathway. |
| Science and English preparation (as per entry route) | The university prospectus indicates entry pathways that require relevant science preparation and English proficiency for undergraduate admission. For international applicants, follow the published international entry requirement wording for English competency and the listed subject conditions for the Dietetics entry route. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition and health-related studies |
Language requirements
International applicants must meet the university’s English language proficiency requirements. If you have prior study taught in English, you may be considered under the university’s medium-of-instruction provisions (where accepted by admissions).
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 150000 / total program | Published tuition fee (total programme) shown in the university fee structure table for Bachelor of Dietetics (Honours). |
Proof of financial resources
- Blocked account or financial-proof guidance is not published in the official sources retrieved for this program page set.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone |
|---|
| Application portal opens |
| Application deadline (final submit) |
| Application deadline (EU students) |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) |
| Recommended apply-by |
| Semester begins |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone |
|---|
| VPD request - recommended |
| VPD result expected |
| APS - recommended |
| Start eligibility check |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone |
|---|
| Application submission deadline |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) |
| Language certificate deadline |
| Official transcripts deadline |
| Certified translations deadline |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline |
| Missing documents (if requested) |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare your entry documents and qualification equivalents
Confirm that your school-leaving or pre-university qualification is accepted for the Bachelor of Dietetics (Honours) entry route used for international applicants. If your qualification is not identical to the listed pathways, check that it is recognised as an equivalent by the university admissions process. Gather your transcripts and any documents needed to demonstrate both academic subjects and English competency.
Apply through the university application form
Submit your application using the University of Cyberjaya application form during the published intake period. Enter your personal details accurately and upload the required academic documents. If you are asked for additional information during review, respond promptly to avoid delays.
Meet English language requirements (if applicable to your entry case)
Provide English language proof if the university requires it for your entry pathway. If English proficiency waiver/exemption applies based on your prior education, follow the university’s published instructions for how to document this. Ensure your certificate is valid and submitted within the application/document deadline for your intake.
Complete any remaining admissions steps and prepare for enrolment
After document screening, follow the university’s instructions for offer acceptance and next steps. Prepare for the required orientation and any additional onboarding tasks before your semester start. Keep copies of all submissions in case the university requests clarifications during processing.