Bachelor in Nursing Science (Honours)(N/723/6/0161) (06/22) (MQA/FA 5046)

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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.

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Programme Structure

NURSING CORE
YEAR 1	YEAR 2	YEAR 3	YEAR 4
SEMESTER 1
Human Bioscience I	Cardiovascular Nursing	Neurology and Endocrine Nursing	Nursing Research Proposal
Microbiology, Immunology and Parasitology	Respiratory Nursing	Community Health Nursing	Critical Care Nursing
Fundamentals of Nursing	Musculoskeletal and Nephro-Urinary Nursing	Geriatric Nursing	Professional Development
Communication and Counseling	Hematology and Oncology Nursing	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 V (Medical, Surgical, ICU/CCU and ENT)
SEMESTER 2
Human Bioscience II	Communicable Disease	Clinical Decision Making Skills	Nursing Research Project
Pharmacology	Obstetic Nursing	Mental Health Nursing	Nursing Management and Effective Leadership
Integumentary Nursing and Perioperative Care	Gynaecology Nursing	Disaster and Emergency Nursing	Health Informatics
Psychology and Sociology	Paediatric Nursing	Epidemiology and Statistics	Evidence Based Practice
Clinical Experience II (Medical and Surgical)	Gastroenterological Nursing	Clinical Experience VI (Medical, Mental, Emergency and Operation Theatre)	Clinical Experience VIII (Medical and Surgical)
	Clinical Experience IV (Medical, Surgical, Obstetric, Gynaecology and Paediatric)
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 MALAYSIAN CANDIDATES:	FOR INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES:
Either one (1) of the following below: Pass Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) or equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.5; Pass A Level minimum Grade C in Three (3) other subjects; Pass Matriculation/Foundation with minimum CGPA 2.5; Pass any Diploma with minimum CGPA 2.5 (Credit transfer is not allowed) equivalent MQF level 4 Pass Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution by MNB with minimum two (2) years clinical working experience. (Credit transfers allowed) Pass Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution by MNB without two (2) years clinical working experience. (Credit transfers are not allowed) and may enrol degree with 4 years course minimum credit open graduation are 120.* Passed in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with Jayyid in four (4) subjects starting 2024. AND All candidate who possesses STPM, A-Level, Matriculation / Foundation and pass any Diploma except Diploma in Nursing MUST possess: Either one (1) of the credit below: Science/Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Applied Science at SPM or its equivalent. Credit in Bahasa Melayu and Mathematics (Elementary or Additional or Modern) at SPM or its equivalent. MUET with minimum of Band 3/IELTS with a minimum of 5.5 /TOEFL with a minimum score of 515/215/80 /Crredit in English in SPM.	Either one (1) of the following below: Pass Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) or * equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.5; Pass “A” Level minimum Grade C in Three (3) other subjects; Pass Foundation with minimum CGPA 2.5; Pass any Diploma with a minimum CGPA 2.5 (Credit transfer is not allowed) equivalent MQF Level 4. Pass Diploma in Nursing and Registered with the Nursing Council of the country of origin. Minimum two (2) years clinical working experience. (Credit transfers allowed) Must sear nursing board examination by MNB before enrolment. AND All candidate who possesses STPM, “A” Level, Foundation and pass any Diploma except Diploma in Nursing MUST possess: Either one (1) of the credit below (minimum Grade C) General Science/Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Applied Science at SPM or its equivalent. Credit in Bahasa Melayu and Mathematics (Elementary or Additional or Modern) at SPM or its equivalent. IELTS with a minimum of 5.5 /TOEFL with a minimum score of 515/215/80. Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE) Pearson Test of English (PTE)
(*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.

FOR MALAYSIAN CANDIDATES:

FOR INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES:

Either one (1) of the following below:

Pass Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) or *equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.5;
Pass A Level minimum Grade C in Three (3) other subjects;
Pass Matriculation/Foundation with minimum CGPA 2.5;
Pass any Diploma with minimum CGPA 2.5 (Credit transfer is not allowed) equivalent MQF level 4
Pass Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution by MNB with minimum two (2) years clinical working experience. (Credit transfers allowed)
Pass Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution by MNB without two (2) years clinical working experience. (Credit transfers are not allowed) and may enrol degree with 4 years course minimum credit open graduation are 120.
Passed in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with Jayyid in four (4) subjects starting 2024.

AND

All candidate who possesses STPM, A-Level, Matriculation / Foundation and pass any Diploma except Diploma in Nursing MUST possess:

Either one (1) of the credit below:

Science/Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Applied Science at SPM or its equivalent.

Credit in Bahasa Melayu and Mathematics (Elementary or Additional or Modern) at SPM or its equivalent.
MUET with minimum of Band 3/IELTS with a minimum of 5.5 /TOEFL with a minimum score of 515/215/80 /Crredit in English in SPM.

Either one (1) of the following below:

Pass Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) or * equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.5;
Pass “A” Level minimum Grade C in Three (3) other subjects;
Pass Foundation with minimum CGPA 2.5;
Pass any Diploma with a minimum CGPA 2.5 (Credit transfer is not allowed) equivalent MQF Level 4.
Pass Diploma in Nursing and Registered with the Nursing Council of the country of origin.
Minimum two (2) years clinical working experience. (Credit transfers allowed)
Must sear nursing board examination by MNB before enrolment.

AND

All candidate who possesses STPM, “A” Level, Foundation and pass any Diploma except Diploma in Nursing MUST possess:

Either one (1) of the credit below (minimum Grade C)

General Science/Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Applied Science at SPM or its equivalent.

Credit in Bahasa Melayu and Mathematics (Elementary or Additional or Modern) at SPM or its equivalent.
IELTS with a minimum of 5.5 /TOEFL with a minimum score of 515/215/80.
Cambridge English Advanced (CAE)
Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE)
Pearson Test of English (PTE)

(*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

Advanced Clinical Practice:

– 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.

Education:

– 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.

Management:

– 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.

Programme Highlights

Opportunity for further study in Master of Nursing or specialized post basic courses.

– Opportunity to pursue higher degree in Master in Nursing for upskilling in nursing profession.
– Bachelor degree serves as pathway to take up our specialized post basic certification courses offered here such as intensive care or critical care nursing, renal nursing and perioperative nursing.

Opportunity to undergo International elective placement

– Choose to undergo short-term international clinical exposure with international partner university hospitals

International articulation partnerships in nursing program

– Academic and student exchange program with International partner universities. Global immersion program (GIP) for students from international partners.

Testimonial

Overall, I am extremely satisfied with my decision to pursue a Bachelor in Nursing at AIMST University. The program has not only equipped me with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in my future career but has also instilled in me a sense of professionalism and compassion that is essential in the field of nursing. Many of my lecturers are experienced professionals in the field of nursing, which adds immense value to our learning. I would highly recommend this program to anyone who is passionate about making a difference in healthcare.

Nuriena Yasmeen Binti Shobri

BNS Cohort 1 (2017-2021)

In AIMST University, we were always given the chance to learn and grow at our individual pace. There’s room for mistakes and room to learn from those mistakes. Our lecturers made sure that no one was left behind or felt like they couldn’t accomplish something. I know that I was always meant to be a nurse and AIMST University made me love my job even more. I owe it to my mentors from the School of Nursing for giving me this opportunity and carving the pathway for excellence.

Jamuna A/P Nedugzheliyan

BNS Cohort 1 (2017-2021)

Graduating from AIMST University nursing school makes me a better person and makes me understand life better. It’s almost a year since my convocation, and I never regret being a nursing student, in fact proudly living my life knowing that I am a certified nurse now. For all the lectures and clinical instructors that used to teach me, I am forever grateful for you, thank you for shaping me the way I am now.

Nur Najmin Syahirah Binti Shobri

BNS Cohort 2 (2018-2022)

Learning Bachelor in Nursing program, allows me to have a positive impact on people's lives, which has always appealed to me. Nursing is a highly sought-after profession, with numerous work options and attractive compensation. I’m grateful to study at AIMST University and choose the correct profession. One of the highlights of the program is the clinical placements. AIMST has strong affiliations with several reputable hospitals and healthcare centres, providing us with ample opportunities to gain hands-on experience. Let’s AIMST University be one of your choices for studying, not only because of the green environment campus, affordable price and because the lecturers are approachable and friendly.

Yeoh Zhi Yih

BNS Cohort 3 (2019-2023)

As a proud graduate of the Bachelor of Nursing Science program in AIMST University, I can confidently say that this educational journey has been nothing short of transformative. The curriculum blends theory and practice seamlessly, equipping the students with both technical skills and expertise needed. The emphasis on human connection sets this program apart, fostering a deep understanding of patient care beyond medical treatment. Thanks to the dedicated faculty, I emerged not only as a skilled nurse, but also a compassionate advocate for others' well-being. I am grateful for the invaluable lessons and lifelong connection forged in this program.

Tham Pei Ern

BNS Cohort 3 (2019-2023)

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