Diploma in Nursing

The diploma in nursing is designed to prepare students to be registered nurses. This programme focuses both on the ‘care’ aspects of nursing as well as the ‘science’ of health care. Students will undergo a complete learning experience involving classroom work, activities at simulation wards, practical room, skills lab, and human patient simulator lab, as well as earn real life experience during attachments with partner hospitals and community health clinics. 

The programme is approved by the Ministry of Education and Malaysian Qualifications Agency. It is also accredited by the Ministry of Health & Malaysian Nursing Board. Students who pass the final examinations can register with the Malaysian Nursing Board.

Entry requirements

• SPM with pass in English and 5 credits including Bahasa Malaysia, Maths and 1 science
• O-Level / UEC with pass in English and 5 credits including Maths and 1 science
• Community Nurse / Assistant Nurse Certificate with minimum 3 years working experience

Year 1

• Health Science I (Anatomy & Physiology 1)
• Behavioural Sciences I (Psychology, Communication, Human & Public Relations)
• Nursing Science I (Principles and Practice of Nursing 1)
• Behavioural Sciences II (Sociology, Medico – Legal Aspects Professional Development)
• Clinical Practice I
• Health Science II (Anatomy & Physiology 2)
• Nursing Science II (Principles and Practice of Nursing 2)
• Nursing Science III (Infection & Inflammatory Diseases, Burns & Scalds, Fluids & Electrolytes)
• Health Science III (Pharmacology & Anaesthesia)
• Clinical Practice II
• Nursing Science IV (Cardiovascular & Hemopoietic)
• Clinical Practice III

Year 2

• Health Science IV (Microbiology & Parasitology)
• Nursing Science V (Respiratory System & Alimentary System)
• Nursing Science VI (Nervous System & Endocrine System)
• Growth Mindset (NEW) / Bahasa Kebangsaan A*
• Clinical Practice IV
• Nursing Science VII (Communicable Diseases & Dermatological conditions)
• Nursing Science VIII (Musculo Skeletal System & Genito Uninary System)
• Co-curriculum Management
• Clinical Practice V
• Nursing Science IX (Obstetrics & Gynaecology)
• Clinical Practice VI

Year 3

• Nursing Science X (Community Health Nursing, Gerontology, Environmental Health)
• Nursing Science XI (Principles of Management)
• Health System Research
• Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (International students)
• Malaysia Studies 2 (Local students)
• Clinical Practice VII
• Nursing Science XII (Mental Health Nursing)
• Nursing Science XIII (Paediatric Nursing)
• Nursing Science XIV (Ophthalmological & ENT Nursing)
• Industrial Revolution 4.0 in Malaysia
• Clinical Practice VIII
• Nursing Science XV (Emergency & Disaster Management)
• Clinical Practice VIIII

Financial Aid / Funding

• PTPTN
• EPF
• HRDF
• SEGi Monthly Installment
• Low Initial Payment

Career opportunities

• Diploma in Nursing holders are qualified to hold positions as a Registered Nurse in the health care industry (corporate and business sector), Nursing Supervisor, Manager in a hospital, educator or Industrial Nurse.