Nutritionist Professional Programme
Study Program Overview
The IPB Nutritionist Professional Education programme is the first Nutritionist Study Programme in Indonesia. The establishment of this study programme was prompted by Law Number 17 of 2023 on Health, which mandates that the nutrition profession in Indonesia consists of Nutritionists and Dietitians. Nutrition professionals with the functional title of Nutritionist have long been active in Indonesia; however, Nutritionists were not previously recognised as a profession at Level 7 of the Indonesian National Qualifications Framework (KKNI).
The existence of the Nutrition Council and College formed by the Ministry of Health has encouraged the creation of Professional Standards and Competency Standards for Nutritionists, which serve as the basis for formulating the competencies and curriculum of the IPB Nutritionist Professional Education programme. The implementation of this programme is supported by a joint agreement between the Nutrition College, the Indonesian Association of Nutrition Education Institutions (AIPGI), and the Indonesian Nutritionists Association (PERSAGI). This institutional support demonstrates a national commitment to strengthening the capacity of nutrition personnel, particularly nutritionists, in responding to the increasingly complex needs, issues, and challenges of community nutrition.
The Nutritionist and Dietitian professions have different but complementary scopes of competence and work. Nutritionists focus more on promotive, preventive, and nutritional advocacy services, while Dietitians focus on curative and rehabilitative services. The role of nutritionists is becoming increasingly important with the rising prevalence of obesity and various metabolic syndromes such as hyperlipidaemia and hyperglycaemia, which need to be controlled and prevented to avoid non communicable diseases (PTM) that can increase mortality rates, reduce life expectancy, and hamper economic development.
Based on the competency standards currently being finalised by the Nutrition College and Nutrition Council, there are eight areas of professional competency for nutritionists, including:
- Implementation of safety in nutrition services
- Assessment and surveillance of community nutritional status
- Food management and nutrition programmes
- Nutrition consultation and education
- Digital literacy and nutrition innovation
- Food safety and nutritional quality audits
- Evaluation and advocacy of nutrition programme policies
- Nutritionist professionalism
A study by the Ministry of Health (2015) shows that Indonesia will need 36.391 nutritionists over the next 20 years, while the current number is very limited at 746 nutritionists (without professional nutritionist education). President Prabowo Subianto’s policy regarding the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme, which will establish 35.000 Nutrition Fulfilment Service Units (SPPG), also highlights the importance of the role of nutritionists. In addition, the presence of nutritionists from other countries in Indonesia needs to be anticipated. Regarding the ASEAN Economic Community (MEA) policy, nutritionist graduates from abroad, especially from Asia and Australia, have been able to easily enter and work in Indonesia since 2016. Indonesian nutritionists must be prepared to compete both at home and abroad with foreign nutritionists.
The Nutritionist Professional Education Study Programme at IPB was established based on IPB Academic Senate Decree No. 17 of 2025 concerning the Establishment of the Nutritionist Professional Education Study Programme on 4 August 2025. Furthermore, this study programme has also undergone Minimum Accreditation by LAM-PTKes on December 10–11 2025.
This study programme was declared to “Meet the Minimum Accreditation Requirements” on December 20 2025 through a Decree of the LAM-PTKes Association with letter number 0017/LAM-PTKes/Akr PSB.PTN-BH/Pro/XII/2025.
The Department of Nutrition Science, IPB University, starting in early 2026, will offer a Nutritionist Professional Education Study Programme. This programme complements the existing education levels, namely Bachelor of Nutrition, Master of Nutrition Science, Doctor of Nutrition Science, and Dietitian Profession, all of which have been accredited as Excellent. As a result, IPB University becomes the pioneer in offering the first Nutritionist Professional Education programme in Indonesia.
VISION
To become a leading Nutritionist Professional Study Programme with a global perspective through the application and development of nutritional care throughout the entire life cycle, with excellence in nutrition and the prevention of non communicable diseases.
MISSION
- Providing high quality, globally oriented professional nutritionist education with excellence in occupational nutrition and non communicable disease prevention.
- Developing nutritional science and technology through research for the prevention of nutritional problems.
- Implementing and developing professional community service activities in the field of nutrition with a focus on promotion, prevention and advocacy.
- Developing national and global collaborations to support the Tri Dharma of Higher Education in the field of community nutrition in efforts to improve sustainable quality of life.
EDUCATION PROGRAMMES AND DURATION
The Regular Nutritionist Professional Programme requires 38 credits, focusing on promotive, preventive, and advocacy nutrition, including orientation and professional work practice (internship) carried out in community nutrition services (Health Office, Community Health Centre, Corporate Nutrition, and Fitness Centre) for Community Nutrition rotation. Furthermore, internships are conducted at food service companies (commercial catering, Nutrition Fulfilment Service Units/SPPG, Islamic boarding schools, and correctional institutions) for the Food Service Management rotation. In addition, internships are conducted at clinics and hospitals for the Clinical Nutrition rotation..
The study is scheduled for 2 semesters (48 weeks). The number of courses taken is 15, beginning with orientation/briefing at the start of the lecture period, followed by an internship at a predetermined practice location.
The scope of learning in the Nutritionist Professional Education curriculum is as follows.
- Orientation and Consolidation of GM Material
- Orientation and Consolidation of MPM Material
- Orientation and Consolidation of GK Material
- Development of Food Products for the Prevention of Non Communicable Diseases
- Obesity Control
- Nutrition Counselling and Education
- Nutritional Care for Internal Medicine and Heart Disease Cases
- Nutritional Care for Physical Performance and Fitness
- Food Quality and Safety Systems
- Food Service Management
- Occupational Nutrition Management
- Non-Communicable Disease Prevention Management
- School and Adolescent Nutrition Programme Management
- Maternal and Infant Nutrition Programme Management
- Nutrition Programme Evaluation and Advocacy
- Nutripreneurship
- Final Project
COMPETENCY EXAM, OATH, AND PROFESSIONAL NUTRITIONIST TITLE
Based on Regulation of the Minister of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia Number 2 of 2020 concerning Procedures for Implementing Competency Tests for Health Students, health students at the end of their professional education programme must take the National Competency Test (Ukomnas). Thus, a Nutritionist Professional Education student will be declared to have passed if they have met the education graduation requirements and passed the Nutritionist Ukomnas. The Nutritionist Ukomnas is conducted in accordance with applicable regulations, namely by universities in collaboration with the Nutrition College and the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, and Technology. After being declared a graduate, the graduate will take the Professional Oath and receive the title of Nutr. (Nutritionist). After that, the Nutritionist will apply for a registration number (professional registration). A graduate with the title Nutr. (Nutritionist) who has been registered is referred to as R.Nutr. (Registered Nutritionist).
PROFILE OF TEACHERS AND FIELD INSTRUCTORS
The IPB Nutrition Study Programme has lecturers who are graduates of renowned universities, both domestic and international, and have participated in the National Workshop on Nutrition Professional Education Lecturer Preparation organised by the Indonesian Association of Higher Education Institutions in Nutrition (AIPGI) in collaboration with the Nutrition College.
The lecturers and field instructors have participated in the Intensive Training for Instructors (ITFI) and the Workshop on Aligning Perceptions of Nutritionist Professional Education.
REQUIREMENTS FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
The requirements for prospective students who can apply for selection into the Nutritionist Professional Study Programme are as follows:
- Male/Female graduates with a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition (S.Gz.), Master’s degree in Nutrition (M.Gz.), or Doctorate in Nutrition (Dr.Gz.) from a study programme with a minimum accreditation of B;
- Or graduates of Community Nutrition & Family Resources IPB (Ir./SP);
- Or graduates of Bachelor of Public Health with a major in Nutrition (S.KM.) who graduated in 2012 or earlier and are working in the field of nutrition.
- In good health as evidenced by a health certificate from a government hospital doctor.
- Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) for Bachelor’s degree graduates (S.Gz/ Ir./SP/SKM) must be at least 3,0. If the CGPA is < 3,00, the TPA results must be attached.
Supporting Documents
- Diploma and academic transcript
- Health certificate and drug-free certificate
- Financial guarantee letter (template available on the registration form)
- Valid English language proficiency certificate
- TPA results for applicants with a GPA < 3,00
- STR Nutritionist, if available (optional)
Tuition Fee
Registration: Rp1.000.000
Tuition Fee: Rp 12.500.000/Semester
Important Dates
For Detail Information
Complete information about the Nutritionist Program can be found at https://gizi.ipb.ac.id/program-studi-pendidikan-profesi-nutrisionis-ipb/ or by contacting the Nutritionist WA Admin (+62-857-1914-2700) and our social media accounts on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook (nutritionistipb).
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