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Diploma in Nursing

(R3/0913/4/0032) 03/29 (MQA/FA16957) 12/26

Course Information

Mode: Onsite
Duration: 3 years
Intakes:

March, July, October

Type: Full-time Study
Conducted in Malaysia: Yes
Level of Study: Advanced Diploma Level
Field of Study: Medicine & Healthcare
Awarding Country: Malaysia
Fees: Refer to University / Refer to University (international)

Course Overview

The Diploma in Nursing programme at UoC is a three-year course (9 semesters) that is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge to become a qualified nurse, with eligibility for employment in Malaysia’s healthcare system and beyond. The course offers a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience, ensuring readiness for the nursing profession. Various job opportunities awaits upon completion of the Malaysian Nursing Board exam.

Curriculum

Year 1

  • Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry I
  • Psychology & Sociology
  • Fundamentals of Nursing
  • Clinical Practice I
  • Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry II
  • Pharmacology
  • Microbiology, Parasitology & Immunology
  • Communication, Interpersonal Relationship, Professionalism & Counselling
  • Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing
  • Clinical Practice II
  • Clinical Practice III

Year 2

  • Cardiovascular & Respiratory Nursing
  • Gastrointestinal Nursing
  • Hemopoietic and Oncology Nursing
  • Integumentary and Autoimmune and Communicable
  • Disease Nursing
  • Clinical Practice IV
  • Nervous System and Endocrine Nursing
  • Musculoskeletal and Urogenital Nursing
  • Opthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology Nursing
  • Clinical Practice V
     
  • Clinical Practice VI

Year 3

  • Obstetric & Gynecology and Paediatric Nursing
  • Mental Health Nursing
  • Ethics and Law
  • Clinical Practice VII
  • Community Health Nursing
  • Management
  • Introduction to Entrepreneurship
  • English Language for Workplace
  • Emergency and Intensive Care Nursing
  • Research Methodology
  • Clinical Practice VII
  • Clinical Practice IX

Entry Requirements

SPM

For 2025 and 2026 intake only:

Pass SPM or equivalent with three (3) credits in the following subjects:

  • Bahasa Melayu
  • Mathematics (Elementary, Additional or Modern)
  • Science (Science/Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Applied Sciences/Additional Sciences)

AND pass in 2 other subjects including English.

 

Assistant Nurse Certificate/ Community Nurse Certificate

Pass SPM.

Registered with the MNB

Possesses a current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) for nurses from MNB.

Minimum three (3) years clinical working experience.

 

For International Students Only

Minimum IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent

 

 

Notes

*Equivalent-refers to the overseas academic qualification obtained that is equivalent to SPM as approved by MQA.

Career Prospects

  • Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Clinical Instructor
  • Nurse Researcher
  • Nurse Informatics
  • Nurse Entrepreneur
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • All fees are in RM (Ringgit Malaysia) currency unless stated otherwise.

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