UnitLevel 3Undergraduate

NUT3026 Applied research in nutrition

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

NUT3026 Applied research in nutrition is a level 3, 18-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It needs NUT2025.

Credit points
18
Offered in 2027
Semester 1
Malaysia
Assessment
No exam
4 tasks
Workload
36 hours
per semester

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Requisites

Before NUT3026

Prerequisites

Pass these before you enrol.

After NUT3026

No unit lists NUT3026 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Must be enrolled in Bachelor of Human Nutrition

Overview

This unit forms the core element of Theme 4 – Research and Practice in Nutrition, building on knowledge and skills drawn from Theme 1, 2 and 3. In this unit, you will learn the necessary skills and knowledge to conduct an applied research project in the area of human nutrition. Your learning within this unit will cover a comprehensive range of topics, including research methodologies, data collection and analysis, and the application of research findings to practical nutritional problems. Throughout the unit, you will engage in hands-on projects stimulating real-world research scenarios. By the end of the unit, you will have developed a thorough understanding of the research process in nutrition and be well-prepared to contribute to the field through your own research endeavours.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterMalaysiaOn campus

Assessment

  • Professional performancePerformance
    10%
  • Poster (1,200 words)Artefact
    15%
  • Oral presentation (15 min presentation and 5 min Q&A)Presentation
    25%
  • Thesis (8,000 words)WrittenCompetency hurdle
    50%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Justify theoretical knowledge and skills in designing a contemporary research project.

  2. 2

    Rationalise the choice of research methods implemented in a particular research project.

  3. 3

    Examine ethical requirements when conducting research.

  4. 4

    Analyse and interpret research data in accordance with accepted research standards for various settings.

  5. 5

    Evaluate research findings based on currently available scientific evidence.

  6. 6

    Communicate research project in various formats to a variety of audiences.

  7. 7

    Synthesis new knowledge gained from research project and apply to professional practice.

  8. 8

    Practice effective professional performance by applying research skills to communication, problem-solving and teamwork.

Workload and teaching

  • Teaching approachActive learning

3 hours of lecture / week, 3 hours of workshop / week, 8 hours of seminar
Applied sessions for 10 weeks, with 16 hours of commitment every week.
18 hours per week of self-directed study.
Total per week = 36 hours

For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.

Learning resources

Required resources

See Moodle for details about required resources.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Associate Professor Snigdha Misra
Unit Coordinators
Associate Professor Amutha Ramadas

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for NUT3026?

You need NUT2025 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.

When is NUT3026 offered?

In 2027, NUT3026 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia.

How much work is NUT3026?

The handbook expects about 36 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does NUT3026 have an exam?

No. NUT3026 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
18
Level
3
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Organisational unit
Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences Malaysia
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.375
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
2024202520262027