Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Nutrition and Dietetics
B.Sc (Nutrition and Dietetics)
Highlights of the Program
- It is the first nutrition and dietetics program offered in the south of Thailand.
- Responding to the demand for nutritionists and dietitians in Thai society.
- The key characteristics of graduates from here are knowledge and understanding of Halal principles for the healthcare system and food, which programs in other places do not have.
Graduates will have the following professional and general skills:
- Screening, assessing nutritional status, planning, and implementing nutritional therapy, including assessment, providing advice, and consultation on nutrition/nutrition therapy
- Managing and planning large-scale food services
- Conducting basic research in nutrition and dietetics, including developing health food products
- Applying knowledge to solve problems in the fields of nutrition and dietetics appropriately and efficiently, and always seeking up-to-date knowledge and technology
- Having general skills such as teamwork, effective communication, judgment in using information, and using computer programs to support efficient work
Qualifications
Qualifications of applicants:
Graduated from high school (Mathayom 6) in the science program.
See more details at http://www.entrance.psu.ac.th
Curriculum Structure
This program is a 4-year program, accepting 30 students per class. Regular program (131 credits) Cooperative program (135 credits)
The content of the program is determined to be in accordance with the minimum criteria of the Nutrition and Dietetics program.
set by the Dietitians Association of Thailand
| Courses | Credits |
| A. General Education courses (GE)
A1. Compulsory (CGE)
Group 1 The King’s Philosophy and Benefit of Mankind
Group 2 Citizenship and Peaceful Life
Choose from Group 1 and Group 2
Group 3 Entrepreneur and Thinking System
Group 4 Deliberation and Digital Literacy
Group 5 Logical thinking and Number
Group 6 Languages and Communication
Group 7 Aesthetic and Sports
A2. Elective (EGE)
|
30
26
3
3
3
3
4
2
6
2
4
|
| B. Specific courses (S)
B1. Basic (BS)
B2. Compulsory (CS)
B3. Elective (ES)
B3.1 Nutrition
B3.2 Sport science in Nutrition
B3.3 Communication and Design in Nutrition
B3.4 Food Science
|
99
30
60
9
–
–
–
–
|
| C. Free Elective course (FE) | 6 |
| Total | 135 |
**Those who choose to study Plan 2, Cooperative Education, and choose to work in cooperative education in a hospital will receive clinical nutrition internship hours, including the course of no less than 1100 hours, which provides enough experience hours to be able to take the Certified Dietitian of Thailand (CDT) professional license exam immediately upon graduation.
Program Specification
Career Paths
Careers that can be pursued after graduation:
- Nutritionist/Dietist in government and private agencies
- Nutrition consultant in establishments related to the use of health food
- Nutrition and dietitian research assistant in both educational institutions and research institutes in both government and private sectors
- Health food product officer and developer
- Entrepreneurial/freelance occupations related to food and health
Teaching and learning activities
1. Nutrition Clinic
A training center for students to assess nutritional status, plan, and provide nutritional advice to the general public under the guidance of lecturers.
2. Laboratory for training in large-scale food service operations
3. Nutrition study tours in various hospitals
Contact Information
Asst. Prof. Dr. Laksana Chaimongkol (Programme Director)
Email: laksana.c@psu.ac.th