Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

Dip. Nursing

Approval Code R2/723/4/0127; 11/2024
Accreditation Code MQA/FA9021
Classification Diploma
Subject Area Nursing
Course Mode Full-time
Course Duration 3 Years / 6 semesters of Full-time study (26 weeks per semester, no short semester)
Course Location Kuala Lumpur
Intakes January and July

International Degree Pathways



The Diploma in Nursing is a 3-year (6 semesters) full-time programme. The emphasis of this programme is on the ‘art’ of nursing (caring) for individuals with health problems. The ‘science’ of nursing is integrated throughout the programme to enable the students to understand the rationale of care provided to clients.

Upon successful completion of the programme, the students will be eligible to sit for the Malaysian Nursing Board Examination to be licensed as a Registered Nurse.

The programme has full accreditation status from the Malaysian Qualification Agency. The diploma is recognised by Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (JPA) and is accepted by the Nursing Boards of many countries.

Professional Recognition

 

Public Service Department
Public Service Department

Malaysia Nursing Board
Malaysia Nursing Board

 
Assessments

Course work and written examinations.

Minimum Entry Requirement

Minimum Entry Requirement

For Malaysian Candidates:

For International Candidates:

Pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or *equivalent with five (5) credits:

Mandatory credits in:

  • Bahasa Melayu
  • Mathematics (Elementary or Additional or Modern)

Either one (1) of the credit below:

  • Science/Biology/Chemistry/Physics/ Applied Science.

AND

  • Credit in two (2) other subjects.

AND

  • Pass in English.

OR

  • Pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)
  • Possess Assistant Nurse Certificate / Community Nurse Certificate.
  • Registered with the MNB.
  • Possess current Annual Practising Certificate (APC) for nurses from MNB.
  • Minimum three (3) years clinical working experience.

Pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or *equivalent with five (5) subjects (minimum Grade C):

  • Credit in Mathematics (Elementary or Additional or Modern)

AND

Either one (1) of the credit below:

  • Science/Biology/Chemistry/Physics/ Applied Science

AND

  • Credit in three (3) other subjects.

AND

  • A pass in International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with an Overall Band Score of minimum 5.5.

OR

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):
  • TOEFL Paper Based Test (TOEFL PBT) a minimum score of 515.
  • TOEFL Computer Based Test (TOEFL CBT) a minimum score of 215.
  • TOEFL Internet Based Test (TOEFL IBT) a minimum score of 80.
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
  • Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE)

Important Note

  • ALL Malaysian students must have credits in Bahasa Melayu at SPM level for admission into Nursing Programmes.
  • ALL International students must have English requirements: IELTS Band 5.5; OR TOEFL 550 (Written-based), 215 (Computer-based), 80 (internet-based).

Note / Legend:

Discretion is given to the Head of School to deal with other borderline Academic Requirements.

SPM Credits - 'A+' to 'C'
SPM Passes - 'D' to 'E'
O-Level Credits - 'A' to 'C'
UEC Credits - 'A1' to 'B6'
STPM Principals - 'A' to 'C'
A-levels - 'A' to 'E'

This programme prepares graduates for a broad spectrum of first-level practice roles in hospital and community health centres. It fosters a commitment to lifelong learning, critical reflective thinking and professional growth. The diploma is internationally recognised and allows graduates to work in any country, subject to registration requirements.

After three (3) years of work experience, graduates will be able to further develop professionally through the Bachelor of Nursing Programme, which will enable the nurses to pursue other expanded roles and different kinds of career opportunities.

Year 1 (Semester 1)
  • Introduction to Professional Nursing
  • Basic Anatomy and Physiology I
  • Therapeutic Communication Skills
  • Basic Microbiology in Nursing
  • Basic Concepts In Sociology
  • Fundamentals of Nursing I
  • Extra-curriculur Learning Experience 1 (MPU-U4)
 

Year 1 (Semester 2)

  • Basic Anatomy and Physiology II
  • Biochemistry & Physics in Nursing
  • Legal and Ethical Issues in Nursing
  • Fundamentals of Nursing II
  • Psychology in Nursing
  • Extra-curriculur Learning Experience 2 (MPU-U4)
 
Year 2 (Semester 3)
  • Fundamentals of Nursing III
  • Basic Pharmacology for Nurses
  • Cardiovascular and Respiratory Nursing
  • Haematological and Immunological Nursing
  • Nursing and Primary Health Care
  • Obstetric and Gynaecological Nursing
 

Year 2 (Semester 4)

  • Community Health Nursing
  • Musculoskeletal and Endocrine Nursing
  • Dermatological and Oncological Nursing
  • CNS and Special Senses Nursing
  • Renal, Urological & Gastro-intestinal Nursing
  • Entrepreneurship (MPU-U2)
 
Year 3 (Semester 5)
  • Care of the Paediatric Client
  • Care of an Aged Client
  • Mental Health Nursing
  • Acute Care Nursing
  • Peri-operative Nursing
  • Creative Thinking Skills (MPU–U3)
 

Year 3 (Semester 6)

  • Communicable Diseases
  • Ward Management
  • Introduction to Statistics
  • Introduction to Nursing Research
  • Clinical Internship
 

 

General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.
U1
– For Malaysian students:
  1. Malaysian Studies
– For foreign students:
  1. Communication in Bahasa Melayu 2
All information is correct at the time of upload and UCSI University reserves the right to make amendments without prior notice.


International Degree Pathway (IDP) via Dip. Nursing

IDP ProgrammePathwayUniversityCountryFee
B NursingDiploma (Registered Nurse ) + Final YearGriffith UniversityAustraliaAUD 28,500

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