ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN MIDWIFERY NURSING

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ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN MIDWIFERY NURSING



Programme Overview

The Advanced Diploma in Midwifery Nursing at the University of Malaya (UM), specifically through the University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC), is a one-year, full-time specialized program (3 semesters) for registered nurses. It prepares nurses for certification as Midwives by the Malaysian Midwifery Board, focusing on antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care.


Duration: 1 Years (2 Semesters), Full Time (Coursework)

Programme Structure

  1. MHJ 1001 – Applied Obstetric Anatomy and Physiology
  2. MHJ 1002 – Pharmacology in Midwifery
  3. MHJ 1003 – Concepts of Midwifery Care
  4. MHJ 1004 – Normal Midwifery Management
  5. MHJ 1005 – Neonatal Management
  6. GHG 1004 – Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (MPU)
  7. MHJ 1010 – Clinical Practice I
  1. MHJ 1009 – Research Methodology and Statistics
  2. MHJ 1006 – High-Risk Midwifery Management
  3. MHJ 1007 – Family and Community Health Management
  4. MHJ 1008 – Obstetric Emergency Management
  5. GHG 1002 – Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
  6. GHG 1005 – Integrity and Anti-Corruption
  7. MHJ 1011 – Clinical Practice II

Career Prospects

  • Midwife
  • Registered Midwifery Nurse
  • Maternal and Child Health Nurse
  • Antenatal and Postnatal Care Nurse
  • Labour Room / Delivery Suite Nurse
  • Community Midwife
  • Lactation Consultant
  • Women’s Health Nurse
  • Nurse Educator (Midwifery)
  • Clinical Instructor in Midwifery
  • Maternity Ward Supervisor

Tuition Fee

Local

RM 18,053.00 

Intake

Semester 1 (July) Intake

Note: Subject to the availability of the programme offering.

Academic Calendar for Advanced Diploma in Midwifery Nursing

Entry Requirement

SPM (Not From Current Year)

Malaysian citizen


AND


Pass the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) / equivalent qualification with a credit in Malay Language / Bahasa Malaysia, and Pass the History subject for SPM 2013 and onwards;


AND


Possess Diploma/Bachelor in Nursing from a recognized institution by MQA;


AND


Registered with the Malaysian Nursing Board;


AND


Possess current practicing certificate/Retention of Name (RON) for nurses from the Malaysian Nursing Board before clinical placement;


AND


Possess a minimum twenty-four (24) months of clinical work experience;


AND


Possess a certificate of 20 hours Lactation Management Course before registering in the program;


O-LEVEL / Equivalent (Not From Current Year)

Passed the General Certificate of Education (GCE) ‘O’ Level or equivalent or other qualifications recognized by the Senate;


AND


Hold a nursing diploma / degree from an institution recognized by the accreditation body of the country of origin;


AND


Registered with the Nursing Council of the country of origin;


AND


Possess current temporary practicing certificate (TPC) from Malaysia Nursing Board before clinical placement;


AND


Minimum twenty four (24) months clinical working experience;


AND


Possess a Certificate in Lactation Management (20 hours) before registering for the programme


AND



English Language Requirements:


Obtained a minimum English language Competency in any ONE (1) of the following requirements:


  • MUET 3.0;                    
  • IELTS (Academic) 5.5;                 
  • TOEFL PBT (Centre-based) 453;                   
  • TOEFL CBT (Computer Based Test) 133;                    
  • TOEFL Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT) 46;                    
  • TOEFL Essentials (Online) 8;                   
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic 51;                    
  • Cambridge English Qualifications and Test A2 Key (KET) 160;                   
  • Cambridge English Qualifications and Test B1 Preliminary (PET) 160;            
  • Cambridge English Qualifications and Test B2 First (FCE) 160;                
  • Cambridge English Qualifications and Test C1 Advanced (CAE) 160;               
  • Cambridge English Qualifications and Test C2 Proficiency (CPE) 160;            
  • Cambridge English Qualifications and Test Linguaskill 160;                    
  • Cambridge Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional / Online) 200;            
  • ELS Certified Intensive English Program Level (CIEP level) 108;