The Bachelor of Nursing Sciences programme is offered by the Department of Nursing Sciences, Faculty of Medicine. Department of Nursing Science was first established in 1993 as a Nursing Science unit under the Department of Allied Health Sciences. It was the first nursing unit to recognize the importance of baccalaureate education in nursing and became the pioneer in the transition in the nursing education program by upgrading nursing education from a diploma to a graduate program, Bachelor of Nursing Sciences in Malaysia. The unit has been involved in the undergraduate teaching leading to Bachelor in Nursing Sciences ever since its formation. The unit was established as a clinical department: Department of Nursing Science in Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya on the 1st July 2007.
The Vision of the Department is to be a center of excellence in nursing education by producing registered nurses that are competent, safe, has good moral values and critical thinking ability, caring and interacts with clients, families and communities in providing care in various health services in the country. With this vision our mission is to be excellent in educating and producing graduate at tertiary level in line with changes in technology and services in the field of nursing in Malaysia through teaching and learning and evidence-based practice.
Bachelor of Nursing Sciences Programme covers eight semesters and one special semesters within 4 years and is specially designed to prepare nursing students with relevant knowledge, competencies and professionalism at undergraduate level. The aim of this course is to produce nursing graduates with in-depth knowledge in nursing and medical sciences. Upon completion, graduates are expected to practice nursing critically and ethically by applying scientific nursing foundation in health care delivery.
Duration: 4 Years (8 semester and 1 Special Semester), Full time (Coursework)
Programme Structure
Philosophy and Current Issues/ Basic Malay Language (International student )
Basic of Entrepreneurship Culture
Basic Medical Science I
Fundamental of Nursing
Nursing Skills I
Communication and Counselling in Nursing
Microbiology and Parasitology
Ethics and Civilization Appreciation
English for Communication Program
Basic Medical Science II
Nursing Skills II
Pharmacology in Nursing
Clinical Nursing Practice I
University Elective Course - Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) courses
English for Communication Program
Clinical Sciences I
Medical Surgical I
Psychology and Sociology in Nursing
Clinical Nursing Practice II
Elective Course: Event Management Project
University Elective Course - Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) courses
Co-curriculum
Clinical Sciences II
Medical Surgical Nursing II
Clinical Nursing Practice Iil
Nursing Concepts
University Elective Course - Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) courses
University Elective Course - Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) courses
Obstetric and Gynecology Nursing
Pediatric Nursing
Nursing Research and Statistics
Clinical Nursing Practice IV
Community Health Nursing I
Mental Health Nursing
Orthopedic, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaringology and Gerontology Nursing
Community Health Nursing ll
Nursing Research Proposal
Clinical Nursing Practice V
Elective Course - Community Project
Clinical Nursing Practice VI
Emergency, Intensive and Perioperative Nursing
Management and Leadership in Nursing
Nursing Research Project
Clinical Nursing Practice VII
Elective course - Teaching Function of a Nurse
Ethics, Law & Professionalism in Nursing
Clinical Nursing Practice VIII
Integrated Nursing Science
Internship
Note:
University Elective Courses
University Elective Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) course
Elective Courses
Community Project
Teaching Function of a Nurse
Career Prospects
Registered Nurse, Nurse Educator, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Public Health Nurse, Nurse Researcher, Nurse Manager, Critical Care Nurse, Pediatric Nurse, Geriatric Nurse, Occupational Health Nurse, Community Health Nurse, Psychiatric Nurse, Midwife, Infection Control Nurse, Nurse Case Manager, Palliative Care Nurse, Operating Room Nurse, School Health Nurse.
Tuition Fee
Local
RM136,800
(Note: This fee is not applicable for UPU applicant)
International
RM149,200
Intake
Not Available
Entry Requirement
Entry Requirements for STPM
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum of grade B in TWO (2) subjects: Biology, (Chemistry/Physics)
Obtain a minimum of grade B in TWO (2) subject at the SPM level:
Science/Biology/Chemistry/Physics
Mathematics/Additional Mathematics
Stream: Science stream
Entry Requirements for Matriculation / Foundation
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum of grade B in TWO (2) subjects: Biology, (Chemistry/Physics)
Obtain a minimum of grade B in TWO (2) subject at the SPM level:
Science/Biology/Chemistry/Physics
Mathematics/Additional Mathematics
Stream: Science stream
Entry Requirements for STAM
Not Offered
Entry Requirements for Diploma / Equivalent
Malaysian citizen
Possess a Diploma in Nursing from a Public University (IPTA) or Private Institution (IPTS) recognized by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the Senate of the University of Malaya with a minimum CGPA of 3.00
Obtain a minimum of grade B in TWO (2) subject at the SPM level:
Science/Biology/Chemistry/Physics
Mathematics/Additional Mathematics
Entry Requirements for Diploma / Equivalent
Malaysian citizen
Possess a Post-Basic Certificate in a related field from a Public University (IPTA) or Private Institution (IPTS) recognized by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the Senate of the University of Malaya with a CGPA of less than 3.00;
Obtained at least THREE (3) Grade B in any of the following THREE (3) subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics.
or
Possess a Advanced Diploma in a related field from a Public University (IPTA) or Private Institution (IPTS) recognized by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the Senate of the University of Malaya with a CGPA of less than 3.00
Has a minimum TWO (2) years of working experience in the field of nursing (Registered with the Malaysian Nursing Board).
Entry Requirements for UM SATU Foundation
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
Obtain a minimum of grade B in TWO (2) subjects: Biology, (Chemistry/Physics)
Obtain a minimum of grade B in TWO (2) subject at the SPM level:
Science/Biology/Chemistry/Physics
Mathematics/Additional Mathematics
Entry Requirements for GCE A-Level
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
Obtain a minimum of grade B in THREE (3) subjects in any of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics
Obtain a minimum of grade B in TWO (2) subject at the SPM level:
Science/Biology/Chemistry/Physics
Mathematics/Additional Mathematics
Entry Requirements for IB
Not offered
Entry Requirements for AUSMAT
Not offered
Entry Requirements for STPM (not from the current year)
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
Obtain a minimum of grade B in TWO (2) subjects: Biology, (Chemistry/Physics)
Obtain a minimum of grade B in TWO (2) subject at the SPM level:
Science/Biology/Chemistry/Physics
Mathematics/Additional Mathematics
Entry Requirements for Matriculation/Foundation (not from the current year)
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
Obtain a minimum of grade B in TWO (2) subjects: Biology, (Chemistry/Physics)
Obtain a minimum of grade B in TWO (2) subject at the SPM level:
Science/Biology/Chemistry/Physics
Mathematics/Additional Mathematics
Entry Requirements for STAM (not from the current year)
Not Offered
Entry Requirements for IPTS Foundation
Not Offered
Entry Requirements for Senior High School Certificate
Pass with a minimum average of 65%
Obtain a minimum of 65% / grade B in the following subjects: Biology & Chemistry
Obtain a minimum of 65%/ grade B in any ONE (1) subject: Physics/Mathematics
Obtained GCSE O-Level or an equivalent high school / secondary school qualifications with the relevant system/board of respective countries with a minimum C in THREE (3) of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry & (Physics/Mathematics)
Entry Requirements for Matriculations/Foundations
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
Obtain a minimum of grade B in the following subjects: Biology & Chemistry
Obtain a minimum of grade B in any ONE (1) subject: Physics/Mathematics
Obtained GCSE O-Level or an equivalent high school / secondary school qualifications with the relevant system/board of respective countries with a minimum C in THREE (3) of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry & (Physics/Mathematics)
Entry Requirements for Diploma
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 in Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institutions approved by the University.
Obtain a minimum of grade B in the following subjects: Biology & Chemistry
Obtain a minimum of grade B in any ONE (1) subject: Physics/Mathematics Registered with Nursing Council of the country of origin;
TWO (2) years clinical working experience;
Obtained GCSE O-Level or an equivalent high school / secondary school qualifications with the relevant system/board of respective countries with a minimum C in THREE (3) of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry & (Physics/Mathematics)
Entry Requirements for GCE A-Level
Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
Obtain a minimum of grade B in the following subjects: Biology & Chemistry
Obtain a minimum of grade B in any ONE (1) subject: Physics/Mathematics
Obtained GCSE O-Level or an equivalent high school / secondary school qualifications with the relevant system/board of respective countries with a minimum C in THREE (3) of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry & (Physics/Mathematics)
Entry Requirements for IB
Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
Obtain a minimum of grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) the following subjects: Biology & Chemistry
Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in any ONE (1) subject: Physics/Mathematics
Obtained GCSE O-Level or an equivalent high school / secondary school qualifications with the relevant system/board of respective countries with a minimum C in THREE (3) of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry & (Physics/Mathematics)
Entry Requirements for AUSMAT
Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)
Obtain a minimum of grade B in the following subjects: Biology & Chemistry
Obtain a minimum of grade B in any ONE (1) subject: Physics/Mathematics
Obtained GCSE O-Level or an equivalent high school / secondary school qualifications with the relevant system/board of respective countries with a minimum C in THREE (3) of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry & (Physics/Mathematics)
Additional Requirement:
Certified to be in good health without any physical disabilities and mental illnesses, and free from serious infectious diseases, and has never been convicted of any criminal activities that would have implications for practicing medicine. (Exceptions may be given to the candidates who have physical abilities that can be corrected and/or do not prevent candidate from conducting clinical activities required by medical practitioners. Failure to provide valid and accurate information, particularly regarding health of the applicant, may result in the rejection of the application and/or termination of studies in this field.
English Language Requirements
Obtain a minimum of Band 3.0 in MUET for examinations starting from Session 1 of the year 2021, or Band 3.0 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period on the date of application
Applicants without MUET but with the following results may be considered for conditional admission, provided they fulfil MUET requirement within ONE (1) academic session:
Obtain at least Band 4.5 (Academic) in IELTS; or
Obtain a minimum score of 53 in TOEFL iBT (Centre-based)