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Bachelor Of Nursing (Hons)

UCSI University Kuala Lumpur
Cheras, Kuala Lumpur
The Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) is a 4-year (8 semesters) full-time programme. The programme focuses on basic sciences, theoretical and clinical courses, as well as courses in social sciences and humanities to support nursing theories. 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.
 
Upon successful completion of the programme, students are eligible to sit for the Malaysian Nursing Board Examination to be licensed to practise as a Registered Nurse.
 
The programme has full accreditation status from Malaysian Qualification Agency. The degree is recognised by Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (JPA) and is accepted by Nursing Boards of many countries.

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Course Summary

Intake

Jan, Jul

Course Fees (estimated)

RM 70,850

Course Duration

4 years

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STPM (Science/Art stream)
3 principles minimum (B-) with a minimum CGPA 2.5


UEC (Science/Art stream)
Minimum grade B in 5 subjects including:
Mandatory grade B in:
  • Mathematics (Elementary or Additional or Modern)
AND

At least one (1) credit in the following subjects:
  • General Science
  • Biology
  • Chemistry and pass in Biology
  • Physics and pass in Biology
AND
Credit in at least three (3) others subjects

 
A-levels (Science/Art stream)
Pass with minimum 3 principles (C) including:

Mandatory grade C in:
  • Mathematics

Either one (1) of the subjects below:
  • General Science
  • Biology
  • Chemistry and pass in Biology
  • Physics and pass in Biology
  • one (1) other subject

 
HSC / Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM/A-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency
(Science based)
Minimum average of 60%: inclusive of 5 subjects:
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Physic/Maths
  • two (2) other subject

 
WAEC Senior School Certificate / NECO
Minimum 5Bs (or ≤15 average aggregate with 5 credits) inclusive B;

Mandatory grade B in:
  • Mathematics (Elementary or Additional or Modern)
AND

Either one (1) of the grade B below:
  • General Science
  • Biology
  • Chemistry and pass in Biology
  • Physics and pass in Biology
AND Credit in three (3) others subjects


SAM / CPU (Science stream)/ Australia Year 12
Minimum average of 60%: inclusive of subjects:
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Physic/Maths

 
Matriculation
(Science based)
  • Minimum CGPA of 2.5
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Physic/Maths

 
International Baccalaureate
(Science based)
Minimum 26/42 from 6 subjects inclusive of:
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Physic/Maths


Foundation in Science
Minimum CGPA of 2.5


Diploma in Science
Minimum CGPA of 2.5


Other Academic Qualifications
Case-by-case basis
 

Registered Nurse (Diploma in Nursing)
Malaysian candidates:
  • Possess a Diploma in Nursing from a recognised institution.
  • Registered with the Nursing Board Malaysia (NBM).
  • Possess a current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC).
  • Minimum three (3) years working experience.
International candidates:
  • Possess Diploma in Nursing from a recognised institution.
  • Registered with the Nursing Board/ Council of the country of origin.
  • Minimum three (3) years working experience.
 

Important Note
  • ALL Malaysian students must have credits in Bahasa Melayu at SPM level for admission into Nursing Programmes and Pass MUET with minimum of Band 3.
  • ALL International students must have English requirements: IELTS Band 5.5; OR TOEFL 550 (Written-based), 215 (Computer-based), 80 (internet-based).
 
Additional Requirement*:
  1. Pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or *EQUIVALENT with (5) credits:
    Mandatory credits in:
    • Bahasa Melayu
    • Mathematics (Elementary or Additional or Modern)
  2. Either one (1) of the credit below:
    • General Science
    • Biology
    • Chemistry and pass in Biology
    • Physics and pass in Biology
  3. Credit in two (2) others subjects
  4. Pass in English
 

ENTRY INTO FOUNDATION YEAR
SPM
  • Pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with (5) credits:
Mandatory credits in: Either one (1) of the credit below: 
  • Bahasa Melayu
  • Mathematics (Elementary or Additional or Modern)
  • General Science
  • Biology
  • Chemistry and pass in Biology
  • Physics and pass in Biology
AND
  • Credit in two (2) others subjects
  • Pass in English
 

‘O’ Levels
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
Minimum 5 Credits:

Mandatory credits in:
  • Mathematics (Elementary or Additional or Modern)
AND
Either one (1) of the credit below: 
  • General Science
  •  Biology
  •  Chemistry and pass in Biology
  •  Physics and pass in Biology
AND
  • 3 credits in other subjects

MALAYSIAN STUDENT
Minimum 5 credits:
Mandatory credits in:
  • Bahasa Melayu (SPM)
  • Mathematics (Elementary or Additional or Modern)
AND

Either one (1) of the credit below: 
  • General Science
  •  Biology
  •  Chemistry and pass in Biology
  •  Physics and pass in Biology AND
  • 2 credits in others subjects
AND
  • Pass in English

 
Other qualifications deemed equivalent to SPM/O-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency
(Science-based)


HSC / SAM / CPU / Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM/A-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (Science-based)
  • Minimum overall average of 50%; inclusive of minimum 60% in
Mandatory 60% in:
  • Mathematics (Elementary or Additional or Modern)
AND

60% in either one (1) of the below: 
  • General Science
  •  Biology
  •  Chemistry and 50% in Biology
  •  Physics and 50% in Biology
AND
  • 3 other subjects with minimum of 60%
 

WAEC Senior School Certificate / NECO
  • Minimum 5 C4 (minimum 60%); inclusive of
Mandatory 60% in:
  • Mathematics (Elementary or Additional or Modern)
AND
60% in either one (1) of the below: 
  • General Science
  •  Biology
  •  Chemistry and 50% in Biology
  •  Physics and 50% in Biology
AND
  • 3 other subjects with minimum of 60%
 

Important Note
  • ALL Malaysian students must have credits in Bahasa Melayu at SPM level for admission into Nursing Programmes and Pass MUET with minimum of Band 3.
  • ALL International students must have English requirements: IELTS Band 5.5; OR TOEFL 550 (Written-based), 215 (Computer-based), 80 (internet-based).

 
Note / Legend:
Discretion is given to the Head of School to deal with other borderline Academic Requirements.
  • SPM Credits - 'A+' to 'C'
  • SPM Passes - 'D' to 'E'
  • O-Level Credits - 'A' to 'C'
  • UEC Credits - 'A1' to 'B6'
  • STPM Principals - 'A' to 'C'
  • A-levels - 'A' to 'E'
Year 1: RM 18,950
Year 2: RM 19,100
Year 3: RM 16,850
 Year 4: RM 15,950

Total: RM 70,850

 FACILITIES FEE (SEMESTER BASIS) 
  •  ICT - RM 300
  •  Library - RM 300
  •  Student Activities - RM 300
  •  Clinical Skill Unit -RM 200

 (Minimum 8 semesters for Bachelor’s Degree) (Minimum 6 semesters for Diploma) 
Year 1 (Semester 1)
  • Anatomy & Physiology I
  • Biochemistry and Physics
  • Nursing Fundamentals
  • Professional Nursing
  • Microbiology
  • Communication
  • University Life (MPU-U2)
Year 1 (Semester 2)
  • Anatomy and Physiology II
  • Primary Health Care
  • Health Assessment
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Law and Ethics


Year 2 (Semester 3)
  • Pharmacology
  • Clinical Nursing Therapeutics
  • Nursing Care of Mother and Child
  • Nursing Care of Individuals with Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorders
  • Nursing Care of Individuals with Haematological and Immunological Disorders
Year 2 (Semester 4)
  • Nursing Care of Individuals with Musculoskeletal and Endocrine Disorders
  • Nursing Care of Individuals with CNS and Special Senses Disorders
  • Nursing Care of Individuals with Renal, Urological and Gastro-Intestinal Disorders
  • Nursing Care of Individuals with Dermatological and Oncological Disorders
  • Gerontological Nursing
  • Experintial Tourism/ Malaysian Ethnic Food (MPU-U3)
  • Extra-curriculum Learning Experience 1 (MPU-U4)


Year 3 (Semester 5)
  • Family / Community Health
  • Paediatric Nursing
  • Psychiatric Nursing
  • Critical Care Nursing
  • Extra-curriculum Learning Experience 2 (MPU-U4)
Year 3 (Semester 6)
  • Nursing Models and Theories
  • Nursing Research
  • Professional Nursing Issues
  • Management in Nursing
  • Statistics
  • Extra-curriculum Learning Experience 3 (MPU-U4)


Year 4 (Semester 7)
  • Evidence-Based Nursing
  • Clinical Nursing Specialty
  • Disorders of Body Systems
Year 4 (Semester 8)
  • Nursing Project 1
  • Nursing Project 2
  • Research Project
  • Internship
 

General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.
U1
– For Malaysian students:
  1. Ethnic Relations
  2. Islamic Civilisation and Asian Civilisation
– For foreign students:
  1. Malaysian Studies
  2. Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3

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