DIPLOMA IN NURSING



Programme Overview

The Diploma in Nursing at the University of Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) is a 3-year, practice-oriented program designed for school leavers to become registered nurses. Located at the College of Health Sciences, it covers nursing science, clinical care, and specialized subjects like anatomy and pharmacology. The program focuses on producing competent, ethical caregivers, with applications generally opening early in the year.


Duration: 3 Years (6 Semesters), Full Time (Coursework)

Programme Structure







Career Prospects

  • Registered Nurse in hospitals or clinics
  • Community Health Nurse
  • Pediatric Nurse
  • Geriatric Nurse
  • Operating Theatre Nurse / Perioperative Nurse
  • Emergency / Critical Care Nurse
  • Occupational Health Nurse
  • School Nurse
  • Public Health Educator
  • Nurse Administrator / Supervisor
  • Home Healthcare Nurse
  • Travel Nurse

Tuition Fee

Local

RM 53,106.90 

Intake

Semester 1 (June) Intake

Note: Subject to the availability of the programme offering.

Entry Requirement

Entry Requirement for Program Diploma in Nursing are as follows:

A pass in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or its equivalent is required

AND


Obtained credit in Bahasa Melayu (including a pass in the oral examination), English Language, Mathematics, and a pass in History subject;


AND 


Obtained credit in two (2) other subjects, where one (1) of the subjects must be Core Science / Pure Science (preference given to Biology).


AND


Candidates are certified by a Registered Medical Practitioner at a Government Clinic / Government Hospital / Private Hospital / University of Malaya Medical Center that they are physically and mentally healthy, free from color blindness, and free from any disabilities that would render them unsuitable for the programme


AND


Candidates with HIV/AIDS/Hepatitis B/Hepatitis C are not eligible;


AND


Candidates must be aged between 18 to 25 years;


AND


Must hold a single marital status at the time of application

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