This programme aims to:
Year 1
Principles of Human Nutrition
Professional and Academic Practice for Nutritionists
Psychology and Sociology for Nutrition
Introduction to Human Disease
Chemistry of Life
Biometrics: Physiology, Statistics and Maths
Year 2
Public Health and Health Promotion
Food Science
Nutrition of Population Groups
Biosciences Research Methods
Physiology and Metabolism
Sport and Exercise Nutrition
Year 3
Dissertation
Clinical Nutrition
Advances in Nutrition and Health
Human Epidemiology and Pathophysiology
Psychological Disorders and Health
Local and International Application
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be of age 17 and above, and meet at least ONE of the following requirements:
For Year 1 (Level-4) Entry
International Foundation Diploma in Biomedical Sciences awarded by MDIS
OR
At least 2 GCE A level subjects / BTEC (or equivalent qualification) in science stream subjects or Home Economics (e.g. Food Nutrition & Health)
OR
Science related diplomas from local polytechnics (GPA 2.0 to 2.49)
OR
Other PEI's foundation qualifications related to science with an entry requirement of 10 years of formal education
For Year 3 (Level-6) Entry
Relevant polytechnic diploma in Nutrition and Health or related subjects (which are deemed by the University to be equivalent to Level-4 / Year-1 AND Level 5 /Year 2 of the University Course) with an entry requirement of 10 years of formal education
OR
Relevant PEI qualification in Nutrition and Health or related subjects (which are deemed by the University to be equivalent to Level-4 / Year-1 AND Level- 5 / Year 2 of the University Course) with an entry requirement of 12 years of formal education
OR
Higher National Diploma with an overall Merit (60%) or above in Nutrition subjects
OR
Mature candidate of 30 years and above with 8 years of relevant work experience
English Language Requirements
The applicant is required to achieve one of the following:
IELTS 6.0 (with no elements lower than 5.5)
OR
C6 in English at GCE “O” Level
OR
MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE) (with no elements lower than 5.5)
OR
Pass in MDIS English Placement Test (with no elements lower than 5.5)
OR
University approved equivalent"
Full-Time
Year 1 entry: 36 months
Year 3 entry: 9 months
Part-Time
Year 3 entry: 12 months
Fees & Structure (Local)
Structure | Year of Entry | Tuition Fees (inclusive of 8% GST) | Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 8% GST) |
Full-time/Part-time | Year 1 | S$38,880.00 | S$700.00- S$1,568.00 |
Year 2 | S$14,580.00 | ||
Year 3 | S$14,580.00 |
Structure | Year of Entry | Tuition Fees (inclusive of 8% GST) | Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 8% GST) |
Full-time | Year 1 | S$43,740.00 | S$1,280.00- S$2,470.00 |
Year 3 | S$16,740.00 |