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Bachelor in Nutrition (Honours)

Lincoln University College

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Program overview

The Bachelor in Nutrition (Honours) at Lincoln University College Malaysia is a research-oriented undergraduate programme that develops advanced knowledge in human nutrition, food science, and public health. The curriculum integrates core nutrition theory with biochemistry and physiology, grounding students in evidence-based practice to evaluate the relationships between diet, health, and disease.

The honours component emphasizes independent research, critical thinking, and data analysis through a supervised thesis project. Graduates acquire strong scientific, analytical, and communication skills, preparing them for postgraduate study, research roles, careers in public health, or positions within the food and nutrition industries and other related professional fields.

Entry Requirements

STPM

Pass Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)/Matriculation/A-Level/Pre-University programme or its equivalent with minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.50 in the following subjects:

  • Biology/Physics
  • Chemistry

And 5 credits or equivalent at the SPM level, 3 of which in the following subjects*:

  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Chemistry
  • English

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g., UEC, Foundation, STAM, etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Future Careers

  • Food Researcher
  • Food and Nutrition Quality Management Officer
  • Nutritionist
  • Health Promotion Specialist
  • Food and Nutrition Policy Analyst
  • Community Nutrition Program Coordinator

Curriculum

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Subject Highlights

Core Subjects

  • BFN 6013 — Anatomy and Physiology I (3)
  • BFN 6023 — Biochemistry (3)
  • ENG 613 — English 1 (3)
  • BMS 1133 — Counselling (3)
  • BFN 6053 — Sports Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle (3)

Elective (Choose any one)

  • MPU 3193 — Falsafah dan Isu Semasa (Philosophy and Current Issues) (3)
  • MPU 3143 — Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (International) (3)
  • MPU 3183 — Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban / Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations (3)
  • MPU 3212 — Human Relations and Leadership Skills (2)

Additional Subjects

  • BFN 6093 — Food Microbiology (3)
  • BFN 6103 — Catering and Food Service Management (3)
  • BFN 6113 — Anatomy and Physiology II (3)
  • BFN 6123 — Epidemiology (3)
  • MPU 3312 — Malaysian Government and Public Policy (2)
  • BFN 6142 — Basic Pathology (2)
  • BFN 6153 — Pharmacology (3)
  • BFN 6163 — Nutrition and Genetics (3)
  • BFN 6173 — Immunology (3)
  • BFN 6183 — Developmental Psychology (3)
  • BFN 6193 — Food Science (3)
  • BFN 6203 — Principles of Food Preparation (3)
  • BFN 6213 — Nutritional Anthropology (3)
  • BFN 6223 — Nutrition in Lifecycle (3)
  • BFN 6233 — Assessment of Nutritional Status (3)
  • MPU 3412 — Keterlibatan Komuniti (2)
  • BFN 6253 — Food Analysis (3)
  • BFN 6263 — Nutrition Programme Planning and Assessment (3)
  • BFN 6273 — Behavior and Health (3)
  • BFN 6282 — Seminar (2)
  • BFN 6293 — Nutrition Education (3)
  • BFN 6303 — Community Nutrition Project (3)
  • BFN 6313 — Nutrition Policy and Food Security (3)
  • BFN 6323 — Techniques in Nutrition Research (3)
  • BFN 6333 — Health Care Management (3)
  • BFN 6343 — Diet and Chronic Diseases (3)
  • BFN 6353 — Research Methodology (3)
  • BFN 6363 — Nutrition for Sport and Physical Activity (3)
  • BFN 6373 — Nutrition and Health (3)
  • BFN 6383 — Advanced Nutrition (3)
  • BFN 6393 — Special Topics in Nutrition (3)

Electives (Choose any four)

  • BFN 6403 — Food Safety and Quality System (3)
  • BFN 6413 — Fermentation Technology and Downstream Processing (3)
  • BFN 6423 — Food Commodities (3)
  • BFN 6433 — Nutrition and Functional Food (3)
  • BFN 6443 — Nutrition, Food and Society (3)
  • BFN 6458 — Research Project (8)
  • BFN 6264 — Industrial Training

Entry requirements

Bachelor's: strong high-school results, a foundation, or a diploma.

Typically IELTS 6 or equivalent (TOEFL / PTE). Some universities offer a preparatory English program if you haven't reached the score yet.

Exact requirements vary by program, and an English certificate such as IELTS or an equivalent may be required.

Career opportunities

  • Business manager
  • Marketing specialist
  • Accountant
  • Financial analyst
  • Entrepreneur

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