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 2026 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It needs NUT2025.
- Credit points
- 18
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 36 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before NUT3026
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After NUT3026
No unit lists NUT3026 as a prerequisite in the 2026 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 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Professional performancePerformance10%
- Poster (1,200 words)Artefact15%
- Oral presentation (15 min presentation and 5 min Q&A)Presentation25%
- Thesis (8,000 words)WrittenCompetency hurdle50%
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
Justify theoretical knowledge and skills in designing a contemporary research project.
- 2
Rationalise the choice of research methods implemented in a particular research project.
- 3
Examine ethical requirements when conducting research.
- 4
Analyse and interpret research data in accordance with accepted research standards for various settings.
- 5
Evaluate research findings based on currently available scientific evidence.
- 6
Communicate research project in various formats to a variety of audiences.
- 7
Synthesis new knowledge gained from research project and apply to professional practice.
- 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
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Amutha Ramadas
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Snigdha Misra
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for NUT3026?
You need NUT2025 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is NUT3026 offered?
In 2026, 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.