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Management Development Institute of Singapore

Singapore , Singapore ,Singapore

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Nutrition Science

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

Intakes

  • June
  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 28

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Full-Time Positions (Non-Academic & Academic)

Academic Positions (Part-Time)
Associate Lecturer(s) will be appointed on part-time basis to cater to short-term teaching requirements. After the recruitment process has concluded, the official appointment will take place three (3) to six (6) months prior to the commencement of classes or it will be subject to the availability of teaching classes.

Applicants must possess a recognised University degree. Any other relevant professional qualifications, industry experience and pedagogical training would be advantageous.

PSW Opportunity

  • The International Students studying in certain institutions in Singapore are allowed to work part time for 16 hours per week as mentioned on the Ministry of Manpower website of Singapore.
  • Students who have studied in the institutions mentioned on the Ministry of Manpower website of Singapore are allowed to apply for a Long Term Visitor Pass.
  • They are allowed to look for a job during this time period.This is for 12 months.If the students get a job during this time period, the employer may sponsor for an Employment pass.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

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-1AND 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