Specialist Diploma in Nutrition Science-PCM
About This Course
The Specialist Diploma in Nutrition Science-PCM includes the following Post-Diploma Certificates:
1. Post-Diploma Certificate in Food Ingredient Application & Innovation (135 hrs)
2. Post-Diploma Certificate in Public Health Nutrition & Communication (135 hrs)
Total Training Hours: 270
What You'll Learn
This course provides a valuable pathway for individuals seeking to enter the nutrition and food science sector. Its specialised curriculum offers both foundational and applied knowledge to support entry into areas such as food innovation, nutrition research, and public health nutrition.
Entry Requirements
The admission requirements are:
a. A diploma from a local polytechnic, ITE, or other IHLs, or degree in food science, nutrition science, life science or equivalent
b. Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on:
I. Applicant possessing non-science diploma / degree with a minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience; OR
II. Applicant possessing alternative qualification in food & nutrition industry with a minimum of 1 year of relevant working experience; OR
III. Evidence of at least 5 years of relevant working experience; OR
IV. Supporting evidence of competency readiness.
Applicants without the minimum pre-requisite qualifications may be admitted based on merits on a case-by-case basis and may have to go through an interview and/or entrance test(s).
The Polytechnic reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicants