Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Nutrition Science (University of Roehampton)

Course Information

Course Type
Full-time
Fees (Local Students)
Tuition Fees (inclusive of 8% GST): S$38,880.00 (Year 1), S$14,580.00 (Year 3)
Fees (Foreign Students)
Tuition Fees (inclusive of 8% GST): S$43,740.00 (Year 1), S$16,740.00 (Year 3)
Other Fees
Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 8% GST): S$700.00- S$1,568.00 (local), S$1,280.00- S$2,470.00, Application Fees: S$162.00 (local) / S$486.00 (international)
Duration
36 months (Year 1 entry), 12 months (Year 3 entry)
Intake Months
September (Year 1)
Programme Grant
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Class Schedule
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Assessment Method
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Description

Programme Objectives:

This programme aims to:
Provide a broad-based and contemporary education in nutrition and health that will encourage students to inquire, analyse and have a critical evidence-based approach to the study of nutrition
Develop the confidence, knowledge, skills and competencies appropriate to graduates in nutrition
Provide a sound foundation in a scientific discipline as a basis for further study, research, professional employment and accreditation registration

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be of age 17 and above and must possess ONE of the following entrance requirements:

For Year 1 (Level-4) Entry

  • International Foundation Diploma in Biomedical Sciences awarded by MDIS
  • At least 2 GCE A level subjects / BTEC (or equivalent qualification) in science stream subjects or Home Economics (e.g. Food Nutrition & Health)
  • Science related diplomas from local polytechnics (GPA 2.0 to 2.49)
  • 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
  • Relevant PEI qualification in Nutrition and Health or related subjects (which are deemed by the University to be equivalent to Level-4 / Year-1AND Level- 5 / Year 2 of the University Course) with an
  • entry requirement of 12 years of formal education
  • Higher National Diploma with an overall Merit (60%) or above in Nutrition subjects
  • Mature candidate of 30 years and above with 8 years of relevant work experience

English Language Requirements

Applicants are required to possess one of the following:

  • IELTS 6.0 (with no elements lower than 5.5)
  • C6 in English at GCE “O” Level
  • MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE) (with no elements lower than 5.5)
  • Pass in MDIS English Placement Test (with no elements lower than 5.5)
  • University approved equivalent

Note: All applications are subject to University approval.

Student Pass Application

International students are required to apply for a student pass if he/she wishes to study full-time in Singapore. Please visit https://www.mdis.edu.sg/student-pass-application for detailed information.

Career Opportunities

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Modules

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

The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 100 (lecture)

The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 40 (tutorial)

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