BSc (Hons) in Nursing (Public Health)

Highlights about course

Program Level

Bachelor

Duration

3-4 Years

Tuition Fees

Intake

June

Our program, BSc (Hons) in Nursing (Public Health) is designed for nurses interested to gain a professional qualification in health visiting, occupational health nursing or school nursing. The program proposes registered nurses a prospect to enhance their knowledge and extend their skills to enhance health.

Overview

Our program, BSc (Hons) in Nursing (Public Health) is designed for nurses interested to gain a professional qualification in health visiting, occupational health nursing or school nursing. The program proposes registered nurses a prospect to enhance their knowledge and extend their skills to enhance health. This course is appropriate for qualified nurses with a dedication to prevention and health advancement and evidence-based practice in a civic setting. They are enabled in acquiring their knowledge and competences to enhance the provision of health care, by employing appropriate theory, research, and support, to reflect modern perceptions.

Program Aim

The program aims to make sure that students are trained to promote health and social well-being through the accomplishment of the standards of proficiency of dedicated public health nursing. The course also concentrates on understanding and encouraging people in building a healthy lifestyle, as well as enhancing and protecting health in the public and private sectors.

Career Opportunities

Lincoln University College is committed to support its students in their progression towards a gratifying graduate destination and strive to serve professional assistance with the aim of encouraging its students to achieve their prospective. After completion of this course the students are expected to find jobs and work as:

  1. Public Health Practitioner.
  2. Health Improvement Practitioner.
  3. Data Analyst.
  4. Health Campaign Manager.

Subject Highlights

 

Elective (Choose any one module from the following):

Sl.No. MQA Subject Code Subject Name Credits
6 MPU 3113 Islamic Civilization and Asian Civilization 3
7 MPU 3163 Malay Communication 3 3
8 PHN 6103 Pharmacology 3
9 PHN 6202 Personal and Professional development 2
10 PHN 6203 Sociology and Psychology in PHN 3
11 PHN 6204 Ethics and law 2
12 MPU 3342 Malaysian Government and Public Policy 2
Sl.No. MQA Subject Code Subject Name Credits
13 MPU 3123 Ethnic Relations 3
14 MPU 3173 Malaysian Studies 3 3
15 PHN 6105 Anatomy & Physiology for Midwifery 3
16 PHN 6402 Antepartum 3
17 PHN 6403 Intrapartum 4
18 PHN 6404 Postpartum 2
19 PHN 6501 CP 1 – antepartum 3
20 PHN 6502 CP 2 – intrapartum & postpartum 3
21 PHN 6405 Obstetric Complication & Emergencies 3
22 PHN 6406 Care of Newborn/ Neonatal 3
23 PHN 6407 Pharmacology 2
24 PHN 6408 Pediatric nursing 3
25 PHN 6503 CP3 – Newborn & Pediatric 3
26 PHN 6409 Primary Health Care 3
27 PHN 6410 Maternal and Child Health 3
28 PHN 6411 Reproductive Health 3
29 PHN 6412 Adolescent Health 2
30 PHN 6413 School Health 2
31 PHN 6301 Research Methodology 3
32 PHN 6302 Statistics 3
33 PHN 6414 Epidemiology in Public Health 3
34 PHN 6415 Clinical Practice 3 3
35 PHN 6504 CP4 – Primary Health Care 2
36 PHN 6505 CP5 – Adolescent health 2
37 PHN 6506 CP6– Reproductive health 2
38 PHN 6507 CP7 – School health 2
39 PHN 6508 CP8 – MCH 2
40 MPU 3232 Leadership Skills and Human Relation 2
41 PHN 6416 Population in special groups (Vulnerable populations) 3
42 PHN 6417 Environmental and Occupational health nursing 3
43 PHN 6418 Gerontology Nursing 2
44 PHN 6419 Leadership & Management in Public Health Nursing 3
45 PHN 6420 Wellness & Health promotion 3
46 PHN 6303A Research Project A 3
47 PHN 6421 Contemporary Issues in Public Health Nursing 2
48 PHN 6303B Research Project B 3
49 MPU 3452 Community Service 2
50 PHN 6509 CP9-Population in special groups/Vulnerable Population 3
51 PHN 6510 CP10-Environmental and Occupational Health Nursing 2
52 PHN 6511 CP11-Gerontology Nursing 2
53 PHN 6512 CP12-Leadership & Management in Public Health Nursing 2
54 PHN 6513 CP13-Wellness & health promotion 2

Entry Requirements

 

  1. For Malaysian Candidates
    Option 1:
    • Possess Diploma in Nursing (MQF Level 4) or its equivalentMinimum three (3) months working experience in public health
    • Possess a Post Basic in Midwifery Registered with Nursing Board Malaysia
    • Possess a current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC)
    Option 2:
    • Possess Diploma in Nursing (MQF Level 4) or its equivalent
    • Possess a Post Basic in Public Health Nursing
    • Registered with Nursing board Malaysia
    • Possess a current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC)
  2. For International Candidates
    • Possess Diploma in Nursing (MQF Level 4) or its equivalent
    • Minimum three (3) Years clinical working experience
    • Registered with Nursing Council or Board of country of origin
    • Possess a post basic in Public Health Nursing or Midwifery subject to approval of the Selection Committee of the University
    • Possess a current Temporary Practicing Certificate (TPC) form Nursing Board Malaysia before clinical placement
    • Pass International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with minimum score of 5.5 or Test of English as a Foreign Language as a medium of instruction.
  3. Health Status
    • 
    All candidates must be certified medically fit by a registered medical practitioner within one-month form commencement of the nursing programme.

    • All candidates will be certified medically fit by a registered medical practitioner within one month of commencement of programme.
    • Candidates with any of the following medical conditions cannot be admitted into the programme such as:
    1. HIV / AIDS
    2. Hepatitis B
    3. Hepatitis C
    4. Mental health disorders
    5. Epilepsy
    6. Colour blindness
    • Candidate must not have any physical disabilities or impaired senses that hinder nursing dexterity.
    • Pregnancy is not allowed throughout the course.

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