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MASTER OF NURSING SCIENCE


Programme Overview

The Master of Nursing Science is an academic program that is designed to provide opportunities for nurses to develop advanced skills in professional nursing. The program provides graduates with rigour grounding in research methods, critical analysis and theoretical perspectives that inform clinical nursing. Students will graduate with a sound knowledge of a broad range of research methodologies and methods; the ability to design and conduct a research project in a rigorous and ethical manner; the skill to critically appraise research and make informed decisions for practice change when appropriate and be a critical and informed thinker regarding issues relating to health.


  • Full-Time Duration: 2 Semesters + 1 Special Semester, (Coursework)
  • Part-Time Duration: 4 Semesters, (Coursework)

Programme Structure

 Core Courses (27 credits)
  1. Research Methodology in Nursing
  2. Medical Statistics
  3. Advanced Health Assessment
  4. Contemporary Nursing
  5. Health Promotion
  6. Nursing Leadership and Healthcare Management
  7. Integrated Clinical Decision Making
  8. Clinical Teaching

 Elective Courses (6 credits) - 1 only
  1. Advanced Nursing Practice in Gerontology
  2. Advanced Nursing Practice in Critical Care*
  3. Advance Nursing Practice in Oncology*
  4. Advanced Nursing Practice in Orthopedic*
  5. Advanced Nursing Practice in Emergency and Trauma*
  6. Advanced Nursing Practice in Mental Health*
  7. Advanced Nursing Practice in Maternal and New Born*
  8. Advanced Nursing Practice in Paediatric*
  9. Advanced Nursing Practice in Neonatal Care*
  10. Advanced Nursing Practice in Perioperative*
  11. Advanced Nursing Practice in Coronary Care*
  12. Advanced Nursing Practice in Renal*

 Research Courses (9 credits)
  1. Research Project

Career Prospects

Advanced Practice Nurse, Nurse Educator, Clinical Nurse Leader, Health Promotion Specialist, Nurse Manager, Nursing Researcher, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Leader, Health Promotion Specialist, Nursing Consultant, Nursing Informatics Specialist, Medical Statistics Analyst, Health Policy Advisor, Advanced Practice Nurse in Gerontology, Advanced Practice Nurse in Critical Care, Advanced Practice Nurse in Oncology, Advanced Practice Nurse in Orthopaedic, Advanced Practice Nurse Emergency and Trauma, Advanced Practice Nurse in Mental Health, Advanced Practice Nurse in Maternal and Newborn, Advanced Practice Nurse in Paediatric.

Tuition Fee

Local

RM17,700 (Full-Time)

RM22,300 (Part-Time)

International

RM31,100 (Full-Time)

RM41,000 (Part-Time)

Intake

Semester 2 (March) Intake, Academic Session 2025/2026

Entry Requirement

General Entry Requirements

For applicants with a CGPA of not less than 3.00:
  • Possess a Bachelor’s Degree with a CGPA of not less than 3.00; or

For applicants with a CGPA of 2.50 – 2.99 (must fulfill at least one of the following):
  • Graduate from University Malaya; or
  • Accumulate at least one (1) year of work experience in related fields; or
  • Produce publications in related field; or
  • Receive a scholarship; or
  • Serve as a staff member of a government agency; or
  • Pass an interview by Faculty; or
  • Pass a Special evaluation by Faculty.

Specific Entry Requirements
  • General University Requirements: Fulfill the General University Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree Qualification: Possessed a Bachelor's Degree as below -
    1. Bachelor of Nursing Science
    2. Bachelor of Science (Nursing)
    3. Bachelor of Nursing
    4. Bachelor of Health Sciences (Nursing)

  • Equivalent Qualification: N/A
  • Related Fields: N/A.
  • Special Requirements:


    1. Registered with the Malaysian Nursing Board AND has a current practice license (for Malaysian Nurses only); OR
    2. Had a post basic qualification with a period of study of at least six (6) months; or at least one (1) year working experience in a related field.

English Requirements
  • Malaysia University English Test (MUET): Band 4.0; or
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: Band 6.0; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Paper-Based Test (PBT): Not applicable; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Internet-Based Test (IBT) (Centre-Based): Score 60; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Computer-Based Test (CBT): Not applicable; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Essential Online: Score 8.5; or
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Score 59; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – Linguaskill Online: Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: Score 169; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B2 Business Vantage, C1 Business Higher: Not applicable; or
  • Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional / Online): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: First (FCE): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Not applicable