UCSI is the first private university to receive full accreditation for a nursing degree programme. That pioneering spirit continues to inspire an innovative curriculum that is carefully designed to develop graduates who are well prepared to make significant contributions to the field of healthcare. This programme focuses on basic sciences, theoretical and clinical modules while competency-based learning is facilitated through guided inquiry, reflection and critical thinking in relation to nursing theories and evidence-based practices to provide safe, quality and client-centred care.
The programme is recognised by the Malaysian Nursing Board (MNB) and the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and has a 100% passing rate for the Malaysian Nursing Board examinations
Duration of Study
4 Years
Course Mode
Full-time
Course Location
Springhill
Intakes
About the program
Written examinations/ Clinical assessment OSCE
Career Prospect
This programme provides an excellent foundation for graduates to practice in healthcare or health-related organisations. It is a virtual passport to work anywhere in the world as there is a worldwide demand for nurses with strong educational and clinical expertise. The Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) degree will also enable graduates to access further academic studies at the master’s and doctoral levels in clinical specialties, education, management and research, which will also open doors to various types of career opportunities for graduates. The career path for nurses is limitless. Examples of career roles include advanced practice nurses, nurse researchers, nurse risk managers, quality improvement nurses, nurse informaticists, consultants and entrepreneur.
Subjects Offered
Year 1
- Nursing Fundamentals
- Microbiology
- Anatomy & Physiology I
- Professional Nursing
- Communication
- Clinical Practicum I
- MPU-U4 Extra-Curriculum Learning Experience
- Anatomy and Physiology II
- Care of Adult Client I
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Nursing Therapeutics
- Clinical Practicum II
Year 2
- Sociology
- Law and Ethics
- Psychology
- Care of Adult Client II
- Clinical Practicum III
- MPU-U1Hubungan Etnik / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3
- MPU-U4 Extra-Curriculum Learning Experience
- Family/Community Health
- Nursing Care of Mother and Child
- Primary Health Care
- Care of Adult Client III
- Clinical Practicum IV
- MPU-U1TITAS/ Malaysian studies
Year 3
- Paediatric Nursing
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Critical Care Nursing
- Gerontological Nursing
- Clinical Practicum V
- MPU-U4- Extra-Curriculum Learning Experience
- Management in Nursing
- Nursing Research and Statistics
- Clinical Practicum VI
- MPU-U2 University Life
- MPU-U3-Experiential Tourism/MPU-U3-Malaysian Ethnic Food
Year 4
- Nursing Models and Theories
- Evidence-Based Nursing
- Clinical Practicum VII
- Clinical Practicum VIII
- Research Project
- Internship
- Clinical Practicum IX
Entry Requirement
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Malaysia Higher School Certificate (STPM)
Grades BBB, ABC or AAC or CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0) in 3 subjects i.e: Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics or Mathematics
General Certificate of Education Advanced (“A”) Levels
Grades BBB, ABC or AAC in 3 subjects i.e.: Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics or Mathematics
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
B4 each in 5 subjects: Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics; and Mathematics; and Advanced Mathematics
Matriculation or Foundation in Science or Pre- Medical Programme
CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0) in 3 subjects i.e.: Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics or Mathematics with minimum grade for each subject is C (GP 2.0)
*Additional Requirements
Monash University Foundation Pre-University Program (MUFY) or University of New South Wales (UNSW) Foundation or Western Australia Curriculum Council or HSC Sydney Australia or Trinity College Foundation Studies or Australian Universities Foundation Programmes or South Australian Matriculation (SAM) or Victorian Certificate of Education, Australia Year 12 or Australian Matriculation (Ausmat)
Aggregate or the equivalent of B in 3 subjects i.e.: Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics or Mathematics
or
80% ATAR provided the subjects includes Biology, Chemistry; and Physics or Mathematics
National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3 or New Zealand Bursary
Average of 80% in 3 subjects i.e.: Biology, Chemistry; and Physics or Mathematics
Canadian Pre-University (CPU) or Canadian International Matriculation Program (CIMP) / Canadian Grade 12/13 or Ontario Secondary School Diploma Grade12
Average of 80% in 3 subjects i.e.: Biology, Chemistry; and Physics or Mathematics
Indian Pre-university
Obtain Eligibility Certificate from National Medical Commission India, Pass the NEET* Exam; and
Average of 70% in 3 subjects i.e.: Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics or Mathematics
*NEET- National Eligibility cum Entrance Test
Diploma International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme
Minimum overall score 33 points, 2 science subjects (Biology and Chemistry) at Higher Level (HL) and Mathematics at HL AND attained a minimum score of 5 each in Biology; and Chemistry; and Mathematics
Diploma in Health Sciences (minimum 5 semesters/2.5 years)
Minimum CGPA of 3.5 (out of 4.0) and 2Bs each in Biology/Chemistry/Physics; and 3 credits each in English and Mathematics/Additional Mathematics and 1 other subject at SPM/O-level/equivalent
Degree in Health/Pure/Applied Sciences
Minimum CGPA of 3.0 (5-year medical programme)
Degree in Arts/Humanities
Minimum CGPA of 3.5 (5-year medical programme)
*Additional Requirements:
SPM with at least 5Bs including Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics or Additional Mathematics. Credit in Bahasa Melayu
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
- TOEFL – Score of 213 (computer-based) or 550 (written-based)
- IELTS – Minimum overall Band score of 6.0
- 1119 English / ‘O’ Levels English – Minimum B3
- MUET – Minimum Band 4
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