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Universities Singapore Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) Courses Bachelor of Science with Honours in Dietetics and Nutrition

Bachelor of Science with Honours in Dietetics and Nutrition

Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

Dover, Singapore

Tuition Fee S$ 96,300
Country Rank#5
Duration48 Months
Score IELTS: 7 TOEFL: 250

Program Overview

As the first dietetics degree programme to be offered by an autonomous university in Singapore, this programme aims to provide students with evidence-based theoretical knowledge, research skills, and practical experience across all domains of dietetic practice (individual clinical case management, community and public health nutrition, and food service management). The programme has been designed to meet the academic requirements and clinical competencies for entry-level professional dietitians based on international educational standards for professional dietetic practice. The curriculum has been developed in close consultation with chief dietitians from the major healthcare clusters in Singapore in order to provide students with up-to-date and relevant knowledge, as well as specialised skills in all domains of dietetic practice.

Dietitians provide nutrition-focused interventions and preventive services in clinical and community settings by applying scientific knowledge of food and human nutrition to maintain and promote the health of individuals and groups, and to manage various medical conditions. Dietitians also lead research in disease prevention and health promotion strategies to reduce mortality rates whilst improving the overall quality of life.

Course Content

CORE MODULES

MODULE TITLE	CREDITS
Biochemistry	6
Anatomy and Physiology 1	6
Health Systems - Singapore’s Perspectives	6
Psychological and Sociological Perspectives for Health Sciences	6
Human Nutrition	6
Individual and Environmental Influences on Eating Behaviours	6
Anatomy and Physiology 2	6
Food Science	6
Nutrition Throughout the Lifespan	6
Nutritional Assessment	12
Nutrition, Health and Disease	12
Pathophysiology and Pharmacology	6
Food Systems and Food Service Management	12
Health Psychology	6
Health Research Methods	6
Food Service Management	6
Medical Nutrition Therapy 1	12
Community and Public Health Nutrition	12
Honours Thesis Proposal	2
Medical Nutrition Therapy 2	12
Communication Skills and Nutritional Counselling in Different Populations	12
Professionalism, Ethics and the Law	6
Community and Public Health Nutrition	6
Global Health	3
Dietetics Leadership and Management	6
Clinical Placement 1	6
Clinical Placement 2	12
Honours Thesis	16

ELECTIVE MODULES

Students are required to choose 1 out of 6 elective modules.

MODULE TITLE	CREDITS
Patient and Client Education	6
Leading and Managing in Health Professions	6
Engineering and Technology for Healthcare solutions	6
Multidimensional Nature of Pain	6
Exercise and Sports Nutrition	6
Palliative and End-of-Life Care	6

UNIVERSITY MODULES

MODULE TITLE	CREDITS
Digital Competency Essentials	2
Critical Thinking and Communicating	4
Introduction to Design Innovation	2
Interdisciplinary Design Innovation	4
Social Innovation Project	3

Entry Requirement

A LEVELS

Obtained a good pass in H2 Chemistry and one of the following H2 subjects: Biology, Physics or Mathematics, and also offered General Paper or Knowledge & Inquiry in the same sitting while satisfying Mother Tongue requirements.

POLYTECHNIC DIPLOMAS

Completed a relevant full-time local Polytechnic diploma.
Module exemptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Diplomas that are not listed may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants will be assessed for admissions based on a holistic approach if they meet the following criteria:

Obtained a Science-related full-time local Polytechnic diploma and/or
Has acquired relevant full-time work experience of 1-2 years.

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

Obtained a good pass in HL Chemistry and one of the following: Biology, Physics or Mathematics; while satisfying Mother Tongue requirements.

OTHER LOCAL DIPLOMAS

NUS High School Diploma Prerequisites

Obtained a good pass in Chemistry and one of the following subjects: Biology, Physics or Mathematics.

Mandatory English Requirement

Applicants to the Allied Health Programmes are required to fulfil ONE of the following English requirements by application closing:

Qualification	English Subject	Minimum Grade Required
GCE O Level	English as First Language	C5
International English Language Testing System (IELTS - Academic Module)	International English Language Testing System (IELTS)	7.0 for all components (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking)
TOEFL	TOEFL	At least 250 marks for computer-based test or 600 marks for paper-based test or 100 marks for internet-based test
OET	OET	Grade B and above
Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)	English Modules	C+
GCE A Level	General Paper/Knowledge & Inquiry	D
International Baccalaureate (IB)	SL ‘English A: Language & Literature’ OR SL ‘Literature & Performance’	4
NUS High School Diploma	EL4101 or higher (EL5101, 6103) modules	C+

Fees & Scholarships
International Students:
S$ 96300 / year
Career Prospect
Graduates can be employed as dietitians in a variety of settings, such as:
- Public and Private Hospitals
- Community Hospitals
- Intermediate and Long-Term Care Organisations including Nursing Homes and Rehabilitation Centres
- Private Practice
- Polyclinics

Cost Of Studying At Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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