• A Master's degree in the field or related fields accepted by the KPJU Senate; OR
• Other qualifications equivalent to a Master's degree recognised by the Government of Malaysia
• Candidates without a related qualification in the field/s or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the KPJU Senate
• Must be registered with Nursing Board Malaysia (NBM) (Malaysian Candidates)
• Must possess a valid Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) (Malaysian Candidates)

A Bachelor's degree with the following conditions

• A Bachelor's degree in the field or related fields with first-class (CGPA of 3.67 or higher)
• Undergo internal assessment; AND
• Any other requirements and approval of the KPJU Senate

Bachelor's degree candidates who are registered for Master's degree programmes may apply to convert to doctoral degree programmes subject to the following conditions:

• Within 1 year for full time and within 2 years for part-time candidates
• Having shown competency and capability in conducting research at doctoral level through rigorous internal evaluation by the KPJU Senate; AND
• Approval of the KPJU Senate