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Malaysian Dietitians’ Association c/o Dept of Nutrition & Dietetics,
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Tel: 603-2615-6011
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HOW TO QUALIFY AS A DIETITIAN?
The dietetics course offers the pathway to a fulfilling career. The training provides the knowledge on the science of foods, health and diseases and how modifications of nutrients in the diet or feeding regime can be used for the treatment of acute, chronic or lifestyle diseases.
She/he learns to conduct nutritional assessment, nutrition diagnosis and provide nutrition intervention by prescribing and customizing the diet, with or without modifications in consistency or nutrient(s) to meet the needs of the individual, based on the clinical diagnosis.
Therefore, the dietitian is a professional, trained with the skills to provide dietary consultation in relation to the nutritional health of the individual whether in wellness or in a diseased state. With this expertise, the dietitian will also be able to utilise her knowledge and skills to contribute to the community, industry and research.
There are two ways to qualify as a dietitian in Malaysia, via the Undergraduate Course of Postgraduate Course:
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UNDERGRADUATE QUALIFICATION (4 YEAR INTEGRATED COURSE, INCLUSIVE OF PRACTICAL DIETETIC INTERNSHIP TRAINING)
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Dietetics or
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Nutrition & Dietetics
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POST-GRADUATE QUALIFICATION (INCLUSIVE OF PRACTICAL DIETETIC INTERNSHIP TRAINING) |
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Masters Level
- M.Sc. in Dietetics or
- M.Sc. in Nutrition & Dietetics
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Postgraduate Diploma Level
- Post-graduate Diploma in Dietetics
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LIST OF MALAYSIAN UNIVERSITIES OFFERING COURSES IN DIETETICS TO QUALIFY AS A DIETITIAN
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Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz,
50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- B.Sc (Hons) Dietetics
- Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics
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Universiti Sains Malaysia
Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
16150 Kubang Kerian,
Kelantan, Malaysia.
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- B.Sc (Hons) Health Sciences (Dietetic)
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International Islamic University Malaysia
Department of Nutrition Sciences
Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences
Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah,
Bandar Indera Mahkota,
25200 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.
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- B.Sc (Hons) Dietetics
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Universiti Putra Malaysia
Department of Nutrition & Dietetic
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences
43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.
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- B.Sc (Hons) Dietetics
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International Medical University Malaysia
Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
International Medical University
126, Jalan 19/155B, Bukit Jalil,
57000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- B.Sc (Hons) Nutrition and Dietetics
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FOR UNIVERSITIES OUTSIDE MALAYSIA, PLEASE CONTACT THE NATIONAL DIETETICS ASSOCIATION OF THE RESPECTIVE COUNTRY.
Appended are some of the National Dietetics Associations. For listing of the rest of the National Dietetics Associations, kindly view the list at the Confederation of Dietetic Associations (ICDA) at www.internationaldietetics.org.
1. Australia
Dietitians Association of Australia
1/8 Phipps Close
Deakin
ACT 2600
Australia
3. Canada
Dietitians of Canada
480 University Ave, Suite 604
Toronto
Ontario
M5G 1V2
Canada
5. United States
American Dietetic Association
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000
Chicago, Illinois 60606-6995
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2. United Kingdom
British Dietetic Association
Carole Middleton
5th Floor, Charles House, 148/9 Great Charles Street
Birmingham
B3 3HT
United Kingdom
4. New Zealand
New Zealand Dietetic Association
Jan Milne
P O Box 5065
Wellington
New Zealand
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