Being a nurse can be an exciting career option for both men and women. This programme will equip you with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the areas of health, behavioral and nursing sciences as well as focusing on management and leadership skills. Teaching will be conducted through lectures, laboratory classes and hands- on practical sessions at both public and private healthcare institutions. Upon the completion of this programme, you will find yourself well-prepared for a professional career in nursing and management.
Entry Requirements
| STPM/ Matriculation / Foundation or its equivalent |
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| A – Level |
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| UEC | Grade B in 5 subjects, including Bahasa Melayu, Mathematics, Science, and 2 other subjects; or |
| Any Diploma (Level 4 MQF) (Credit transfer not allowed) |
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| Diploma in Nursing (Credit transfer allowed) |
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English Language Requirements (for international students)*
| SPM |
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| UEC | Pass |
| Linguaskill | 160 |
| MUET | 4.0 |
| IELTS | 5.5 |
| TOEFL | 8 (Ess OL) / 46 (iBT) |
| Pearson | 51 |
| OET | 200 |
| ELS | 108 |
*international students who do not fulfill the English Language Requirements may join the Intensive English Programme at Nilai University which builds their skills in the language and prepares them for the Linguaskill examination.
Health Requirements
All offers are subject to the students being certified by a medical practitioner as fit to be accepted into the programme within a month from commencement of the nursing programme and not having any of the following medical/physical conditions:
- EPILEPSY
- HEPATITIS B & C
- TUBERCULOSIS (TB)
- HIV & AIDS
- MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS
- PHYSICAL OR IMPAIRED SENSES THAT HINDER DEXTERITY
- COLOUR BLINDNESS
- MEDICAL INSURANCE
Other qualifications which are not included in the Nursing Standard Programme by Lembaga Jururawat Malaysia (LJM) need to get approval from LJM and Nilai University Registrar.
Programme Module
Foundational (Behavioral Science)
- Communication. Counselling and Reflection
Basic Medic Science
- Anatomy and Physiology I
- Anatomy and Physiology II
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Immunology and Pathophysiology
- Pharmacology and Nutrition
Behavioural Science
- Psychology
- Sociology and Medicolegal aspects of Nursing
- Personal and Professional Development
Research and Statistics
- Theoretical Perspectives of Research
- Basic Statistics
- Epidemiology
- Research Project I
Nursing Science
- Cardiovascular and Respiratory Nursing
- Community Health Nursing and Gerontology
- Emergency, Trauma and Critical Care Nursing
- Fundamentals of Nursing I
- Fundamentals of Nursing II
- Gastrointestinal and Endocrine Nursing
- Haematology and lntegumentary Nursing
- Health Promotion and Entrepreneurship
- Infection and Inflammation, Autoimmune and Communicable and Autoimmune Diseases
- Mental Health Nursing
- Neurology and Musculoskeletal Nursing
- Nursing Management and Administration
- Obstetric Nursing
- Perioperative Care; Fluid and Electrolyte
- Paediatric Nursing
- Reproductive and Nephro-urinary Nursing
- Sensorineural Nursing
Capstone (Research and Statistics)
- Researcg Project II
Mata Pelajaran Umum
- Penghayatan Etika dan Perabadan (Malaysian Students) / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (International Students)
- Philosophy and Current Issues (Malaysians and International Students)
- Graduate Preparatory Course
- Ethics And Social Responsibility
- Co-Curriculum
Industrial Training (Nursing Science Practical)
- Clinical Practice I (Fundamentals of Nursing)
- Clinical Practice II (Pharmacology Perioperative Care)
- Clinical Practice Ill (Autoimmune, Communicable, Haematology and lntegumentary Nursing)
- Clinical Practice IV (Gastrointestinal, Endocrine, Cardiovascular and Respiratory Nursing)
- Clinical Practice V (Reproductive, Nephro-urinary, Neurology and Musculoskeletal)
- Clinical Practice VI (Mental Health and Sensorineural Nursing)
- Clinical Practice VII (Obstetrics and Paediatrics)
- Clinical Practice VIII (Community Health Nursing)
- Clinical Practice IX (Critical Care, Emergency and Gerontology)
- Clinical Practice X (Management)
- Clinical Practice XI (Internship)
Electives – Choose 2 (Nursing Science)
- Diabetic Education
- Wound care
- Lactation
- Home Nursing
Free Electives
- English Language Proficiency
- Introduction To Academic English
- Academic English
Programme Pathway
Career Prospects
Here are some of the career options to choose from after you’ve graduated as a nurse:
- Registered Nurse
- Neonatal Nurse
- Nurse Midwife
- Pediatric Nurse
- Nurse Anesthetist
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Nurse Practitioner
