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Bachelor in Nursing Science (Honours) (ODL)(N-DL/0913/6/0031) (05/33) (MQA/PA18037)

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This four-year (4y) Bachelor in Nursing Science (Honours) program is a pre-registration course aims to train students to be a nurse practitioner.

Mode of Study: Online Distance Learning (ODL)
Programme StructureMinimum Entry RequirementsCareer Opportunity

Programme Structure

NURSING CORE
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4
SEMESTER 1
Human Bioscience I Cardiovascular Nursing Neurology and Nursing Nursing Research Proposal
Microbiology, Immunology and Parasitology, Fundamentals of Nursing Respiratory Nursing, Musculoskeletal and Genito-Urinary Nursing Community Health Nursing Critical Care Nursing
Communication and Counselling Hematology and Oncology Nursing Geriatric Nursing Professional Development
Clinical Experience I (Medical and Surgical) Clinical Experience III (Medical, Surgical, Haemodialysis and Orthopedic) Health Promotion and Client Education Sensory Nursing
Clinical Experience I (Medical and Surgical) Clinical Experience III (Medical, Surgical, Haemodialysis and Orthopedic) Clinical Experience V (Medical, Surgical and Community) Clinical Experience VII (Medical, Surgical, ICU/CCU and Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology)
SEMESTER 2
Human Bioscience II Epidemiology and Communicable Clinical Decision Making Skills Nursing Research Project
Pharmacology, Integumentary Nursing and Perioperative Care Obstetic Nursing Mental Health Nursing Nursing Management and Effective Leadership
Psychology and Sociology Gynaecology Nursing Disaster and Emergency Nursing Health Informatics
Clinical Experience II (Medical and Surgical) Paediatric Nursing, Gastroenterological Nursing Basic Statistics Evidence Based Practice
Clinical Experience IV (Medical, Surgical, Obstetic, Gynaecology, and Paediatric) Clinical Experience VI (Medical, Psychiatric, Emergency and Operation Theatre) Clinical Experience VIII (Medical and Surgical)
UNIVERSITY CORE
English for Specific Academic Purposes English for Professional Purposes Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban U4 Activities
Kursus Integriti dan Anti Rasuah Introduction to Communication Falsafah dan Isu Semasa

Minimum Entry Requirements

FOR LOCAL CANDIDATES:  FOR INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES: 
  • Pass Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) or *equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.0; OR
  • Pass Matriculation/ Foundation with minimum CGPA 2.5; OR
  • UEC minimum grade B6 for five subjects OR
  • Pass any Diploma/Bachelor Degree with minimum CGPA 2.5 (Credit transfer allowed for BMS/BS) equivalent MQF Level 4 OR
  • Pass Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution by MNB OR
  • Passed in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with Jayyid minimum 2.0 AND
  • Possess current PC/RON for nurses
  • Pass ‘A’ level minimum Grade C in three subjects with CGPA 2.5 OR
  • Foundation with minimum CGPA 2.5; OR
  • Any academic qualification equivalent to Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) or *equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.0; OR
  • Pass Diploma in Nursing with minimum CGPA 2.5 and registered with the Nursing Council of the country AND
  • Possess current TPC for nurses from MNB before clinical placement AND
  • Attain proficiency in English language with any 1 of the following:

    • MUET minimum band 3.0
    • Pass in IELTS minimum score 5.5
(*EQUIVALENT – refers to the overseas academic qualification obtained that are equivalent to STPM as approved by MQA)

Health Status

  • All candidates MUST be certified medically fit by a registered medical practitioner within one month from commencement of the nursing programme.
  • Candidate with any of the following medical conditions cannot be admitted into the programme such as:
    • Serious physical or mental illness and / or
    • Serious Communicable Disease
    • Candidate MUST not have any physical disability and mental disorder or impaired senses that hinder nursing dexterity.

All the requirements will keep in student file by the student admission and recruitment division.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Nursing Science (Honours) program have various career opportunities in advanced clinical practice, education, research, and management.

  1. Advanced Clinical Practice:

    2. Clinical Nurse Specialist: Provides expert advice related to specific conditions or treatment pathways.
    Nurse Practitioner: Offers advanced patient care, often with the ability to prescribe medications and perform diagnostic tests.

  2. Education:

    3. Nurse Educator: Teaches nursing students in academic settings or provides continuing education for practicing nurses.
    Clinical Instructor: Works in clinical settings to train and mentor nursing students.

  3. Research:

    4. Research Nurse: Conducts or assists in clinical research, ensuring studies are carried out ethically and accurately.
    Academic Researcher: Works in universities or research institutions, often focusing on healthcare improvement and policy development.

  4. Management:

    5. Nurse Manager: Oversees nursing staff and manages administrative tasks in healthcare facilities.
    Healthcare Administrator: Takes on broader management roles, including policy implementation and operational leadership within healthcare organizations.

  5. Further Study and Professional Development:

    6. Doctorate (PhD) in Nursing: For those interested in pursuing high-level research or academic careers.
    Master in Nursing: Further step higher in developing a strong carrier in nursing profession.
    Specialized Certifications: Additional certifications in areas like pediatrics, oncology, or gerontology to enhance expertise and career prospects.