Quick Facts
Duration
4 years
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
Jun, Oct
Tuition Fees
RM67,300
Course Highlights
- Recognised by the Malaysian Nursing Board (MNB)
- State-of-the-art skills rooms using digital technology are provided to help you gain a real clinical learning experience
- In promoting excellent nursing practice, UTAR emphasises on an extensive range of clinical practice, allowing you to be posted to government or private healthcare organisations on completion of the theoretical components
- Programme advisors and assessors consist of local and international experts who are qualified and possess years of experience, and constantly review the syllabuses and examination papers to ensure its quality meets with current practices and standards
Entry Requirements
- STPM:
- 1. A minimum CGPA of 2.0
- 2. Candidates with SPM/local qualification shall possess a Credit/Grade C in Bahasa Melayu at SPM/SVM level, while candidates with IGCSE/O-Level qualification shall possess a minimum of Grade C in 5 subjects and local candidates are required to have a credit in the Malay - First Language subject
- STPM:
- A minimum grade of Jayyid (2.0)
- Credit in the following subjects at SPM level:
- Bahasa Melayu;
- Mathematics (Elementary/Additional/Modern); AND
- 1 Science subject (General Science/Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Applied Science/Additional Science)
- A Level:
- 1. A minimum CGPA of 2.5 AND minimum Grade C in 3 subjects
- 2. Candidates with SPM/local qualification shall possess a Credit/Grade C in Bahasa Melayu at SPM/SVM level, while candidates with IGCSE/O-Level qualification shall possess a minimum of Grade C in 5 subjects and local candidates are required to have a credit in the Malay - First Language subject
- UEC:
- A minimum of Grade B6 in 5 subjects
- Credit in the following subjects at SPM level:
- Bahasa Melayu;
- Mathematics (Elementary/Additional/Modern); AND
- 1 Science subject (General Science/Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Applied Science/Additional Science)
- Matriculation/Foundation:
- 1. Minimum CGPA 2.50
- 2. Candidates with SPM/local qualification shall possess a Credit/Grade C in Bahasa Melayu at SPM/SVM level, while candidates with IGCSE/O-Level qualification shall possess a minimum of Grade C in 5 subjects and local candidates are required to have a credit in the Malay - First Language subject
- Diploma (Level 4, MQF) in any field/Any bachelor's degree (Level 6, MQF):
- 1. Minimum CGPA 2.50 (Credit transfer is allowed for Basic Medical Science/Behavioural Science)
- 2. Candidates with SPM/local qualification shall possess a Credit/Grade C in Bahasa Melayu at SPM/SVM level, while candidates with IGCSE/O-Level qualification shall possess a minimum of Grade C in 5 subjects and local candidates are required to have a credit in the Malay - First Language subject
- Diploma in Nursing (Level 4, MQF) from a recognised institution by Malaysia Nursing Board for Malaysian candidates^/Diploma in Nursing (Level 4, MQF) registered with the Nursing Council of the country of origin for international candidates^:
- 1. Minimum CGPA 2.5 (Credit transfer with a maximum allowance of 50% of the total required credits for graduation)
- 2. Candidates with SPM/local qualification shall possess a Credit/Grade C in Bahasa Melayu at SPM/SVM level, while candidates with IGCSE/O-Level qualification shall possess a minimum of Grade C in 5 subjects and local candidates are required to have a credit in the Malay - First Language subject
- Note: ^ Malaysian candidates with Diploma in Nursing qualification shall possess current Practicing Certificate (PC)/Retention of Name (RON) for nurses from MNB before undertaking clinical placement in Malaysia, while international candidates shall possess current Temporary Practicing Certificate (TPC) for registered nurses from MNB (international candidates) before undertaking clinical placement in Malaysia
- Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) as equivalent to the above entry requirements**:
- Note: Candidates with SPM/local qualification shall possess a Credit/Grade C in Bahasa Melayu at SPM/SVM level, while candidates with IGCSE/O-Level qualification shall possess a minimum of Grade C in 5 subjects and local candidates are required to have a Credit in the Malay - First Language subject
- ** Other equivalent qualification refers to the international academic qualification that has been recognised by MQA as equivalent/higher to STPM. Malaysian candidates with international qualification shall follow the entry requirements applicable to international candidates, while international candidates with local qualification (SPM) shall follow the entry requirements applicable to Malaysian candidates.
Notes:
- a) The applicant should be at least 18 years old during admission
- b) For employment in the Malaysian Government, candidates SHALL have a credit in Bahasa Melayu in SPM/SVM
- c) All candidates are required to self-disclose their health status upon entry
- MUET: Minimum Band 3 OR
- IELTS: Band 5.5 OR
- TOEFL: 46(iBT)/133(CBT)/453(PBT) / TOEFL Essential Online 8 OR
- PTE Academic/PTE Online: 51 OR
- Cambridge English: 160(KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE & Linguaskill) OR
- OET Conventional/Online: 200 OR
- ELS CIEP: Level 108 as entry requirement specified by the Malaysian Nursing Board
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
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM0
Tuition fees
RM67,300
Other miscellaneous fees
RM4,800
Discounts & scholarships
-RM500
Total payable amount
RM71,600
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Scholarships
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Sungai Long, Selangor
UTAR Scholarship for Top Achievers (Health Sciences)
Amount
Up to 50% tuition fee waiver
Study Level
Bachelor's Degree
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Sungai Long, Selangor
UTAR Sports & Talent Scholarship
Amount
Up to 100% tuition fee waiver
Study Level
Foundation, Bachelor's Degree
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Sungai Long, Selangor
UTAR Nursing Scholarship (Degree)
Amount
Tuition fee waiver
Study Level
Bachelor's Degree