Overview
The Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) is a 4-year (8 semesters) full-time programme. The programme focuses on basic sciences, theoretical and clinical courses, as well as courses in social sciences and humanities to support nursing theories. Competency-based learning is facilitated through guided inquiry, reflection and critical thinking in relation to nursing theories and evidence-based practices to provide safe, quality and client-centred care.
Upon successful completion of the programme, students are eligible to sit for the Malaysian Nursing Board Examination to be licensed to practise as a Registered Nurse.
The programme has full accreditation status from Malaysian Qualification Agency. The degree is recognised by Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (JPA) and is accepted by Nursing Boards of many countries.
Entry Requirement
STPM (Science/Art stream) : 3 principles minimum (B-) with a minimum CGPA 2.5 Additional requirements*
UEC (Science/Art stream) : Minimum grade B in 5 subjects including Mandatory grade B in: Mathematics (Elementary or Additional or Modern)
AND
At least one (1) credit in the following subjects:
General Science
Biology
Chemistry and pass in Biology
Physics and pass in Biology
AND
Credit in at least three (3) others subjects. Additional requirements*
A-levels (Science/Art stream) : Pass with minimum 3 principles (C) including:
Mandatory grade C in:
Mathematics
AND
Either one (1) of the subjects below:
General Science
Biology
Chemistry and pass in Biology
Physics and pass in Biology
AND
one (1) other subject
Additional requirements*
HSC / Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM/A-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency
(Science based) : Minimum average of 60%: inclusive of 5 subjects:
Chemistry
AND
Biology
AND
Physic/Maths
AND
two (2) other subject
Additional requirement*
WAEC Senior School Certificate / NECO : Minimum 5Bs (or ≤15 average aggregate with 5 credits) inclusive B;
Mandatory grade B in:
Mathematics (Elementary or Additional or Modern)
AND
Either one (1) of the grade B below:
General Science
Biology
Chemistry and pass in Biology
Physics and pass in Biology
AND
Credit in three (3) others subjects
Additional requirement*
SAM / CPU (Science stream)/ Australia Year 12 : Minimum average of 60%: inclusive of subjects:
Chemistry
AND
Biology
AND
Physic/Maths
AND
Additional requirement*
Matriculation
(Science based)
Minimum CGPA of 2.5
Chemistry
AND
Biology
AND
Physic/Maths
AND
Additional requirement*
International Baccalaureate (Science based) : Minimum 26/42 from 6 subjects inclusive of:
Chemistry
AND
Biology
AND
Physic/Maths
AND
Additional requirement*
Foundation in Science : Minimum CGPA of 2.5
AND
Additional requirement*
Diploma in Science : Minimum CGPA of 2.5
AND
Additional requirement*
Other Academic Qualifications : Case-by-case basis
Important Note
ALL Malaysian students must have credits in Bahasa Melayu at SPM level for admission into Nursing Programmes and Pass MUET with minimum of Band 4.
ALL International students must have English requirements: IELTS Band 5.5; OR TOEFL 550 (Written-based), 215 (Computer-based), 80 (internet-based).
Additional Requirement*:
Pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or *EQUIVALENT with (5) credits:
Mandatory credits in:
• Bahasa Melayu
• Mathematics (Elementary or Additional or Modern)
Either one (1) of the credit below:
• General Science
• Biology
• Chemistry and pass in Biology
• Physics and pass in Biology
Credit in two (2) others subjects
Pass in English
Year 1 (Semester 1)
Year 1 (Semester 2)
Year 2 (Semester 3)
Year 2 (Semester 4)
Year 3 (Semester 5)
Year 3 (Semester 6)
Year 4 (Semester 7)
Year 4 (Semester 8)
General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.
U1
– For Malaysian students:
– For foreign students:
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Malaysia Students
RM 69,640
International Students
RM 75,640
This programme provides an excellent foundation for graduates to practice in healthcare or health-related organisations. It is a virtual passport to work anywhere in the world as there is a worldwide demand for nurses with strong educational and clinical expertise. The Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) degree will also enable graduates to access further academic studies at the master’s and doctoral levels in clinical specialties, education, management and research, which will also open doors to various types of career opportunities for graduates. The career path for nurses is limitless. Examples of career roles include advanced practice nurses, nurse researchers, nurse risk managers, quality improvement nurses, nurse informaticists, consultants and entrepreneur.
