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Diploma in Nursing

UCSI University

Level

diploma

Duration

3 Years / 6 semesters of Full-time study (26 weeks per semester, no short semester)

Location

Springhill, Malaysia

Tuition Fee

RM 86,818 (International, approximate total)

Intake

January and July

Program Overview

Students of this programme will gain a thorough academic and clinical preparation in nursing. With an emphasis on the art of caring for patients with a variety of health problems, this programme paves a strong foundation in basic sciences and nursing theories. Students will acquire solid skills in treating, rehabilitating and educating patients

, their families and communities and upon graduation, be poised to become knowledgeable, competent and compassionate assets to the healthcare profession.

The programme is recognised by the Malaysian Nursing Board (MNB) and the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), and has a 100% passing rate for the Malaysian Nursing Board examinations.

This programme received a 100% graduate employability score in the Ministry of Higher

Key Modules

  • 1Therapeutic Communication and Basic Counselling
  • 2Basic Anatomy and Physiology I & II
  • 3Introduction to Professional Nursing
  • 4Basic Microbiology in Nursing
  • 5Fundamentals of Nursing I & II
  • 6Fundamentals Clinical Practicum I
  • 7Basic Pharmacology
  • 8Care of Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorder
  • 9Surgical Nursing
  • 10Medical and Surgical Clinical Practicum II
  • 11Sociology and Psychology in Nursing
  • 12Care of Gastrointestinal Tract Disorder
  • 13Care of Endocrine Disorder
  • 14Hematology and Oncology Nursing
  • 15Communicable Diseases
  • 16Medical and Surgical Clinical Practicum III
  • 17Community Health Nursing
  • 18Obstetric and Gynaecological Nursing
  • 19Care of the Paediatric Patient
  • 20Care of Genito-Urinary Disorder
  • 21Medical, Maternal and Child Clinical Practicum IV
  • 22Mental Health Nursing
  • 23Acute Care Nursing
  • 24Care of Central Nervous System Disorder
  • 25Orthopaedic Nursing
  • 26Care of Special Senses Disorder
  • 27Specialised Unit Clinical Practicum V
  • 28Introduction to Nursing Research and Statistics
  • 29Ward Management
  • 30Legal and Ethical Issues in Nursing
  • 31Gerontological Nursing and Dermatology
  • 32Medical and Surgical Clinical Practicum VI
  • 33Nursing Management Clinical Practicum VII
  • 34Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
  • 35(Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)
  • 36For International students:
  • 37Communication in Bahasa Melayu 2
  • 38(Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2)
  • 39U2/U3
  • 40University Life
  • 41Integriti dan Antirasuah
  • 42(Integrity and Anti-corruption)
  • 43National Language A (only for local students who failed BM at SPM level) (optional)
  • 44For All:
  • 45Extra-curriculum Learning Experience 1
  • 46Extra-curriculum Learning Experience 2
  • 47Extra-curriculum Learning Experience 3
  • 48Malaysia Experiential Tourism

Entry Requirements

  • Minimum age to enroll in a nursing programme is eighteen (18) years old.
  • For Malaysian Candidates
  • Either one (1) of the following below:
  • a) Possess SPM/*SVM or **equivalent with a minimum of five (5) credits:
  • Credit in Bahasa Melayu / *Grade C in Bahasa Melayu, and
  • Credit/Grade C in Mathematics (Elementary/Additional/Modern), and
  • Credit/Grade C in Science (General Science/Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Applied Science/Additional Science), and
  • Credit in any two (2) other subjects, and
  • Minimum Pass in English
  • b) Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) minimum Maqbul (refer to Appendix 3, Malaysia Nursing Board and Malaysia Midwives Board, Standard Criteria for Accreditation of Nursing Programmes 2025)
  • c) Community Nurse Certificate; registered with MNB; possess current PC/RON for nurses from MNB; minimum thirty-six (36) months clinical working experience.
  • d) Assistant nurse, possess SPM, registered with MNB, possess current PC/RON for nurses from MNB, minimum thirty-six (36) months clinical working experience.
  • For International Candidates
  • Either one (1) of the following:
  • a) Possess SPM or **equivalent with five (5) credits (minimum Grade C): IGCSE / “O” Level
  • Credit in Mathematics (Elementary/Additional/Modern), and
  • Credit in Science (General Science/Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Applied Science/Additional Science), and
  • Credit in any three (3) other subjects
  • For International Candidates:
  • Attain proficiency in English language with any one (1) of the following exam results:
  • 453 (PBT) / 133 (CBT) / 46 (iBT)
  • TOEFL Essentials (Online)
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic/PTE Online)
  • Cambridge English Qualifications and Test: A2 Key (KET)
  • Cambridge English Qualifications and Test: B1 Preliminary (PET)
  • Cambridge English Qualifications and Test: B2 First (FCE)
  • Cambridge English Qualifications and Test: C1 Advanced (CAE)
  • Cambridge English Qualifications and Test: C2 Proficiency (CPE)
  • Cambridge English Qualifications and Test: Linguaskill
  • Cambridge Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional/Online)
  • ELS Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP Level)
  • Academic Requirements

Career Prospects

  • Professional Recognition
  • Public Service Department
  • Malaysia Nursing Board

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