Diploma in Nursing

Students of this programme will gain a thorough academic and clinical preparation in nursing. With an emphasis on the art of caring for patients with a variety of health problems, this programme paves a strong foundation in basic sciences and nursing theories. 

Students will acquire solid skills in treating, rehabilitating and educating patients, their families and communities and upon graduation, be poised to become knowledgeable, competent and compassionate assets to the healthcare profession.

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.

Assessments
Course work and written examinations.

Year 1

• Therapeutic Communication Skills
• Basic Anatomy and Physiology I
• Introduction to Professional Nursing
• Basic Microbiology in Nursing
• Fundamentals of Nursing I
• Nursing Practicum I
• Basic Anatomy and Physiology II
• Basic Pharmacology for Nurses
• Fundamentals of Nursing II
• Medical Surgical Nursing I
• ​Nursing Practicum II
• ​MPU-U4 Extra-Curriculum Learning Experience

Year 2

• Sociology and Psychology in Nursing
• Legal and Ethical Issues in Nursing
• Medical Surgical Nursing II
• Obstetric and Gynaecological Nursing
• Nursing Practicum III
• Care of the Paediatric Client
• MPU-U1-Pengajian Malaysia / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
• Community & Gerontological Nursing
• Medical Surgical Nursing III
• Nursing Practicum IV
• Option for MPU-U2 Course 
• MPU-U4 Extra-curriculum Learning Experience

Year 3

• Mental Health Nursing
• Acute Care Nursing
• Introduction to Nursing Research & Statistics
• Nursing Practicum V
• MPU–U3- Creative Thinking Skills
• Ward Management
• Nursing Practicum VI

Career Opportunities

• This programme prepares graduates for a broad spectrum of first-level practice roles in hospital and community health centres. It fosters a commitment to lifelong learning, critical reflective thinking and professional growth. The diploma is internationally recognised and allows graduates to work in any country, subject to registration requirements.
• After three (3) years of work experience, graduates will be able to further develop professionally through the Bachelor of Nursing Programme, which will enable the nurses to pursue other expanded roles and different kinds of career opportunities.