Bachelor of Nursing (Honours)

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)

Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

4 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Jun, Nov

Tuition Fees

RM71,100

Course Structure

  • Anatomy and Physiology I
  • Anatomy and Physiology II
  • Basic Genetics and Biochemistry
  • Communication and Counselling
  • Clinical Posting : Medical Nursing I
  • Introduction to Pharmacology in Nursing
  • Introduction to Psychology and Sociology
  • Integrated Nursing Sciences I
  • MPU1*
  • Nursing Skills and Practice I
  • Nursing Skills & Practice II
  • Principles and Practice in Nursing
  • Sun Zi's Art of War and Business Strategies
  • Clinical Posting: Medical Nursing I

*MPU1 - Choose one (1) course

  • Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban  - For Local Students 
  • Philosophy and Current Issues - For International Students 
  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2  - For International Students 
  • Falsafah dan Isu Semasa -For Local Students 
  • General Pathology
  • Integrated Nursing Sciences II
  • Integrated Nursing Sciences III
  • Integrated Nursing Sciences IV
  • Legal, Ethical and Professional Issues
  • Nursing Skills and Practice III
  • Nursing Skills and Practice IV
  • Obstetrics and Paediatric Nursing
  • Clinical Posting: Medical Nursing II
  • Clinical Posting: Obstetrics and Paediatrics
  • Clinical Posting: Surgical Nursing I
  • Clinical Posting: Surgical Nursing II
  • Community Project
  • Elective in Nursing
  • Integrated Nursing Sciences V
  • Introduction to Biostatistics
  • Introduction to Epidemiology
  • Mental Health Nursing
  • MPU1*
  • National Language/Other Language**
  • Nursing Informatics
  • Nursing Skills and Practice V
  • Research Appreciation, Process and Methodology
  • Clinical Posting: Mental Health and Neurology Nursing
  • Clinical Posting: Surgical Nursing III

*MPU1 - Choose one (1) course

  • Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban  - For Local Students 
  • Philosophy and Current Issues - For International Students 
  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2  - For International Students 
  • Falsafah dan Isu Semasa -For Local Students 

**National Language/Other Languages - Choose one (1) course

  • Bahasa Kebangsaan (A) 
  • Introduction to Chinese Language I 
  • Communicative Tamil for Health Sciences 
  • Community Health Nursing and Communicable Diseases
  • Integrated Nursing Sciences VI
  • Nursing Management and Leadership
  • Elective in Nursing
  • Clinical Posting: Community Health Nursing
  • Clinical Posting: Medical and Surgical Nursing
  • Clinical Posting: Medical Nursing III
  • Clinical Posting: Ward Management
  • Project

Entry Requirements

  • STPM:
    • Minimum CGPA of 2.50 including credits at SPM level in Bahasa Melayu and Mathematics (Elementary/Additional/Modern) AND
    • Either One (1) of the credits below: General Science/Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
  • A Level:
    • Grade C in 3 subjects including credits at SPM/O Level/IGCSE/equivalent in Bahasa Melayu and Mathematics (Elementary/Additional/Modern) AND
    • Either One (1) of the credits below: General Science/Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
  • Unified Examination Certificate (UEC):
    • Grade B in 5 subjects including credits at SPM/equivalent in Bahasa Melayu and Mathematics (Elementary/Additional/Modern) AND
    • Either One (1) of the credits below: General Science/Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
  • Matriculation/Foundation:
    • Minimum CGPA 2.50 (No credit transfer) including credits at SPM/O Level/IGCSE/equivalent in Bahasa Melayu and Mathematics (Elementary/Additional/Modern) AND
    • Either One (1) of the credits below: General Science/Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
  • Any Diploma (Level 4, MQF):
    • Minimum CGPA 2.50 (No credit transfer) including credits at SPM/O Level/IGCSE/equivalent in Bahasa Melayu and Mathematics (Elementary/Additional/Modern) AND
    • Either One (1) of the credits below: General Science/Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
  • Diploma in Nursing (Level 4, MQF) from a recognised institution by Malaysia Nursing Board:
    • Minimum two (2) years clinical working experience (credit transfer allowed) or without clinical working experience (credit transfer is not allowed)
    • For international candidates, the candidates are required to have registered with the Nursing Council of the country of origin.
  • Other equivalent qualifications:
    • Minimum CGPA 2.50 (No credit transfer) including credits at SPM/O Level/IGCSE/equivalent in Bahasa Melayu and Mathematics (Elementary/Additional/Modern) AND
    • Either One (1) of the credits below: General Science/Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
  • Applicants MUST pass a personal suitability and readiness interview

Prerequisites

All candidates who possess Matriculation/Foundation/pass any Diploma/other equivalent qualification except Diploma in Nursing MUST possess:

  • Mandatory credits in Bahasa Melayu* and Mathematics (Elementary/Additional/Modern) at SPM level; AND
  • Either One (1) of the credits: General Science/Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
  • Note: *For Malaysian candidates only

Health Requirements:

  • All candidates must be certified medically fit by a registered medical practitioner within one month from commencement of the nursing programme
  • Candidate MUST not have any physical disabilities or impaired senses that hinder nursing dexterity
  • Candidates with any of the following shall be disqualified from entry into a nursing programme:
    • Serious physical or mental illness, and/or
    • Serious communicable disease: HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C

Malaysian applicants for Nursing programme with STPM/UEC/qualifications not conducted fully in English must have

  • A Credit in English language at SPM level
  • Grade C in O-Level English 
  • MUET Band 3
  • IELTS Band 5.5
  • TOEFL 80(iBT)/215(Computer-based Test).

International applicants must have a minimum of

  • IELTS Band 5.5
  • MUET Band 3
  • TOEFL 80(iBT)/215(Computer-based Test)
  • Cambridge English Advanced (CAE)
  • Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE)
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE).

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM0

Tuition fees

RM71,100

Total payable amount

RM71,100

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