Programme Overview

Qualification
BSc (Hons)
Provider
Singapore Institute of Technology
Duration
4 years
Total credits
240
Application period
10 January to 19 March 2024
Next intake
Campus location
SIT@Dover

The Bachelor of Science with Honours in Dietetics and Nutrition is a four-year, direct honours degree programme that addresses the growing demand for dietetic manpower in hospitals and intermediate long-term care (ILTC) settings in Singapore.

As the first dietetics degree programme to be offered by an autonomous university in Singapore, this programme will provide you 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 is designed to meet the academic requirements and clinical competencies for graduate entry-level professional dietitians, based on international educational standards for professional dietetic practice. The curriculum is developed in close consultation with the dietetics department from major healthcare clusters in Singapore to equip you with relevant knowledge and specialised skills in all domains of dietetic practice.

Do note that the healthcare staff guidelines and requirements that apply to healthcare institutions also apply to Health Sciences students. Non-compliance with these guidelines may affect your ability in meeting course requirements, graduating, obtaining registration or employment, and fulfilling bond obligations. It is crucial to adhere to these guidelines to ensure successful completion of your studies and future professional opportunities in the healthcare field.

Curriculum Highlights

  • Nutrition Throughout the Lifespan 
  • Nutritional Assessment 
  • Nutrition, Health, and Disease 
  • Community and Public Health Nutrition 
  • Medical Nutrition Therapy 
  • Communication Skills and Nutritional Counselling 
  • Honours Thesis 
  • 32-week Clinical Practice Education 

Clinical Practice Education

All Dietetics and Nutrition students need to undergo around 1200 hours of clinical practice education (CPE) across various clinical settings. Such clinical placements prepare students for the real-world clinical practice. Therefore, students get to apply theoretical and clinical knowledge and build up their confidence in clinical skills. Students need to pass all clinical placements to graduate from the programme.

Career Options

Graduates can be employed as dietitians in a variety of settings, such as:

  • Public and Private Hospitals 
  • Community Hospitals and Polyclinics 
  • Intermediate and Long-Term Care Organisations, including Nursing Homes and Rehabilitation Centres
  • Food Services
  • Private Practice 

Eligibility and Exemption

SIT selects candidates for this programme using an aptitude-based approach that considers passion and suitability for the profession, academic achievement and co-curricular involvement. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for the Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI), scheduled between 1 April 2024 to 19 April 2024. Please refer to the MMI schedule here. The MMI consists of different stations which assess various important skills and attributes, such as communication, problem solving, critical thinking, and teamwork, which are crucial for success in the undergraduate Allied Health programmes at SIT.

Listed below are the relevant admission criteria:
 

    Obtained a good pass in two H2/HL subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Sports, Exercise and Health Science, and Mathematics), and also offered General Paper or Knowledge & Inquiry in the same sitting while satisfying Mother Tongue requirements.

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    • Completed a relevant full-time local Polytechnic diploma. For the detailed list, please refer to Relevant List of Diplomas.
    • 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:
    1. Obtained a Science-related full-time local Polytechnic diploma and/or
    2. Has acquired relevant full-time work experience of 1-2 years.
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    Obtained a good pass in two of the following HL subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Sports, Exercise and Health Science; while satisfying Mother Tongue requirements.

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    NUS High School Diploma Prerequisites
    Obtained a good pass in two of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics.

    Other equivalent Year 12 qualifications are considered on a case-by-case basis.

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    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+

     

    Applicants who hold a first degree from Singapore, Australia, Canada (except Quebec), New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, and the United States of America will be deemed to have fulfilled the stipulated English Language requirement for the programme.

    Please refer to the Mandatory Medical Clearance for additional requirements.

    Fees and Finances

      Subsidised fees per credit
      $155.00
      Total credit
      240
      Tuition fees: $37,200.00 for SG Citizens / $149,243.00 Non-subsidised fees.
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      Subsidised fees per credit
      $295.00
      Total credit
      240
      Tuition fees: $70,800.00 for Permanent Resident / $149,243.00 Non-subsidised fees.
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      Subsidised fees per credit
      $408.75
      Total credit
      240
      Tuition fees: $98,100.00 for International Student / $149,243.00 Non-subsidised fees.
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      Industry Advisory Committee

      The members of the Industry Advisory Committee for this programme are:

      Chairman
      Ms Susan Niam
      Chief Allied Health Officer, Office of the Director of Medical Services, Ministry of Health
      Member
      Dr Effie Chew
      Senior Consultant, Division of Neurology, National University Health System
      Member
      Mr Anjan Kumar Ghosh
      Director, Sector Manpower - Strategy & Leadership, National Council of Social Service
      Member
      Ms Paulin Koh
      Chief Nursing Officer, Office of the Director of Medical Services, Ministry of Health
      Member
      Ms Melissa Chua
      Head & Senior Principal Speech Therapist, Sengkang General Hospital
      Member
      Mr Michael Ong
      Group Director, Allied Health, National University Health System
      Member
      Ms Frances Hew Wee Kee
      Deputy Director, Head, Clinical Support
      Member
      Dr Lim Yen Peng
      Head and Senior Principal Dietitian, Nutrition and Dietetics Department Tan Tock Seng Hospital
      Member
      Assoc Prof Yong Keng Kwang
      Group Chief Nurse, National Healthcare Group
      Member
      Assoc Prof Lita Chew Sui Tjien
      Group Director, Group Allied Health, SingHealth
      Member
      Assoc Prof Ng Yee Sien
      Senior Consultant, SingHealth
      Member
      Mr Eric Ho Chun Keong
      Director (Acting), Allied Health. Deputy Director, Regional Health Office, Woodlands Health
      Member
      Ms Jessica Hooi
      Vice Principal, St. Andrew’s Autism School
      Member
      Mr Abhimanyau Pal
      Chief Executive Officer, SPD
      Ex-Officio
      Assoc Prof Tan Bhing Leet
      Director of Programmes, Health and Social Sciences, Singapore Institute of Technology