Diploma in Nursing

Nursing is a highly respected and noble profession that offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. It involves saving lives, providing care, and bringing comfort and hope to those in need. This career is deeply fulfilling and rewarding, as it brings immense satisfaction and joy through the act of helping others. Nursing is an exciting and dynamic career path, equally suitable for both men and women who are passionate about making a positive impact in healthcare.

For Malaysian Candidates:

1. SPM/SPMV/STAM/O-Level:

   • 3 Credits in the following subjects:

     • Bahasa Melayu

     • Mathematics/Additional Mathematics

     • 1 Science subject (Biology/Physics/Chemistry/General Science/Applied Science)

   • Passed in 2 other subjects, including Bahasa Inggeris.

   • Other qualifications equivalent to SPM will be referred to the Faculty.

2. Health Status:

   • All candidates must be certified medically fit by a registered medical practitioner within one month of starting the nursing programme.

   • Candidates with the following conditions cannot be admitted:

     • Serious physical or mental illness.

     • Serious communicable diseases.

   • Candidates must not have any physical disability, mental disorder, or impaired senses that could hinder nursing dexterity.

For International Candidates:

1. Academic Requirements:

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

   • Credit in Mathematics (Elementary, Additional, or Modern).

   • Credit in one (1) of the following:

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

   • Credit in three (3) other subjects.

2. English Language Proficiency:

   • A pass in International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with an overall Band Score of at least 5.5.

   • OR a pass in Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):

     • TOEFL Paper-Based Test (TOEFL PBT) with a minimum score of 515.

   • Equivalent overseas academic qualifications approved by MQA.

3. Health Status:

   • All candidates must be certified medically fit by a registered medical practitioner within one month of starting the nursing programme.

   • Candidates with the following conditions cannot be admitted:

     • Serious physical or mental illness.

     • Serious communicable diseases.

   • Candidates must not have any physical disability, mental disorder, or impaired senses that could hinder nursing dexterity.

Year 1 Course Modules

Semester 1:

1. Anatomy and Physiology I

2. Communication and Public Relations

3. Psychology

4. Fundamentals of Nursing I

5. Fundamentals of Nursing II

6. Microbiology, Immunology, and Parasitology

7. Clinical Practice I

Semester 2:

1. Anatomy and Physiology II

2. Sociology

3. Pharmacology

4. Electrolytes and Hematopoietic

5. Dermatology and Perioperative Nursing

6. Respiratory Nursing

7. Clinical Practice II

Year 2 Course Modules

Semester 1:

1. Cardiovascular Nursing

2. Gastroenterology Nursing

3. Paediatric Nursing

4. Obstetric Nursing

5. Gynaecological Nursing

6. Clinical Practice III

Semester 2:

1. Communicable Disease and Epidemiology

2. Endocrine and Genitourinary Nursing

3. Orthopedic Nursing

4. Community Health Nursing

5. Gerontology and Palliative Nursing

6. Clinical Practice IV

Year 3 Course Modules

Semester 1:

1. Neurological Nursing

2. Sensory Nursing

3. Mental Health Nursing

4. Nursing Management

5. Nursing Research

6. Clinical Practice V

Semester 2:

1. Emergency and Critical Care Nursing

2. Professional Development

3. Clinical Practice VI