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NUT1023 · Nutritional biochemistry and nutrigenomics
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 1Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences Malaysia
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
This unit which is a part of the sequence of units comprising Theme 1 – Foundation of Medical, Food and Nutritional Sciences will incorporate a systems approach to understanding the human body. It is closely aligned with the unit “Fundamentals of Biomedical Sciences” to develop a sound understanding of bodily functions in nutrition. The unit will examine the metabolism of macro and micronutrients and the role of nutrition in cell growth and the formation of body systems in physiological and pathological states. The Integration of biochemical pathways and the concepts of its modulation by various diets will be discussed to emphasize the clinical relevance of biochemistry in nutrition and its relation to maintaining growth and health. The unit will emphasise the roles of immune system and pharmacological concepts in relation to interactions of nutrition with physiological processes. The relationship between genetics and nutritional disorders will also be explored.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Malaysia | Second semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
Assessment
The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laboratory practicals (3 x 900 words, Total 2,700 words) | Written | 30% | — |
| 2 | Oral presentation (Oral video - 10 mins + 1,500 words) | Presentation | 30% | — |
| 3 | Examination (2 hours and 10 mins reading time) | Examination | 40% | — |
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.
Learning outcomes
- Explain at the molecular level the building blocks of protein, the influences of genetic inheritance, and other endogenous and exogenous factors on nutrition.
- Interpret how the carbohydrate, protein and lipid metabolism impacts on the fed and fasting states.
- Explain the different nutrient-drug reactions in the human body.
- Discuss nutrigenomics in the context of population health.
- Discuss the role of micronutrients in the maintenance of overall homeostasis.
- Communicate professionally with members of multidisciplinary teams.
Workload
6 hours of teacher directed study per week, including 3 hours of lectures and 3 hours of tutorials/practicals. 6 hours per week of self-directed study. Total per week = 12 hours
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 36 hours |
| Practical activities | 18 hours |
| Tutorials | 18 hours |
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