Quick Facts
Duration
4 years
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
Jun, Oct
Tuition Fees
RM67,300
Course Highlights
- Ranked #109 in QS Asia University Rankings 2026 and #301-350 in THE Asia University Rankings 2026
- One of Malaysia's leading private universities that offer accessible and affordable programmes
- Produced over 79,000 graduates since its inaugural convocation in 2005
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
RM67,300
Other miscellaneous fees
RM4,800
Discounts & scholarships
-RM500
Total payable amount
RM71,600
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Scholarships
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
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
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Sungai Long, Selangor
Tan Sri (Dr.) Lim Goh Tong - UTAR Scholarship Fund
Amount
Up to 100% tuition fee waiver
Study Level
Foundation, Bachelor's Degree