Dip. Nursing by UCSI University Kuala Lumpur

UCSI University Kuala Lumpur

Cheras, Kuala Lumpur

The Diploma in Nursing is a 3-year (6 semesters) full-time programme. The emphasis of this programme is on the ‘art’ of nursing (caring) for individuals with health problems. The ‘science’ of nursing is integrated throughout the programme to enable the students to understand the rationale of care provided to clients.

Upon successful completion of the programme, the students will be eligible to sit for the Malaysian Nursing Board Examination to be licensed as a Registered Nurse.

The programme has full accreditation status from the Malaysian Qualiﬁcation Agency. The diploma is recognised by Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (JPA) and is accepted by the Nursing Boards of many countries.

Assessments
Course work and written examinations.

Intake

Jan, Jul

Course Fees (estimated)

RM 49,460

Course Duration

3 years

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Entry Requirements

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Malaysian Students:
Pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or *equivalent with five (5) credits:

Mandatory credits in:

Bahasa Melayu
Mathematics (Elementary or Additional or Modern)

Either one (1) of the credit below:

Science/Biology/Chemistry/Physics/ Applied Science.

AND

Credit in two (2) other subjects.

AND

Pass in English.

Pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)
Possess Assistant Nurse Certificate / Community Nurse Certificate.
Registered with the MNB.
Possess current Annual Practising Certificate (APC) for nurses from MNB.
Minimum three (3) years clinical working experience.

University English Language Requirements:

For Malaysian Students :

ALL Malaysian students must have credits in Bahasa Melayu at SPM level for admission into Nursing Programmes.
English language competency requirements are as follows: Minimum grade of B+ in SPM English language; or minimum grade of C in SPM English language 1119/O-Level English/IGCSE; or minimum grade of A2 in UEC English language; or minimum Band 3 in MUET.
In the event that the English language requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take the Basic English and English Foundation for in-sessional academic enhancement concurrently with the programme.

Fee Breakdown

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Year 1: RM 19,250
Year 2: RM 16,390
Year 3: RM 13,820

Total: RM 49,460

FACILITIES FEE (SEMESTER BASIS)
ICT - RM 300
Library - RM 300
Student Activities - RM 300
Clinical Skill Unit - RM200
(Minimum 8 semesters for Bachelor’s Degree) (Minimum 6 semesters for Diploma)

LAB FEE / EXAM FEE / OTHERS
1. Facilities fee does not include transportation costs incurred during practical attachments at hospitals 2. Uniform = RM175 per pair