Diploma in Nursing
Introduction
Diploma in Nursing is a Diploma program taught at Nilai University College, Malaysia. Intake: APRIL / AUGUST / NOVEMBER. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (3 Years) options.
The Diploma in Nursing at Nilai University College trains students in health, behavioural and nursing sciences. It includes core nursing modules such as Fundamentals of Nursing, Nursing Science, Pharmacology and Nutrition, and Nursing Management and Administration, alongside topics in anatomy and physiology, microbiology and parasitology, research and statistics, and mental health.
The programme lasts 3 years with 9 semesters. It combines classroom modules with hands-on training through Industrial Training (Nursing Science Practical) and Clinical Practice I through Clinical Practice X, covering areas including fundamentals, pharmacology, perioperative care, autoimmune and communicable diseases, infection and inflammation, gastrointestine and endocrine nursing, cardiovascular and respiratory nursing, mental health, obstetrics, paediatrics, and management.
Modules
- Basic Medic Science
- Anatomy and Physiology I&II
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Pharmacology and Nutrition
- Behavioural Science
- Psychology
- Sociology and Medicolegal aspects of Nursing
- Research and Statistics
- Nursing Science
- Cardiovascular and Respiratory Nursing
- Community Health Nursing and Gerontology
- Emergency, Trauma and Critical Care Nursing
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Diploma in Nursing at Nilai University College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Nilai University College.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Nilai University College as pre-requiste for admission in Diploma in Nursing.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
SPM or its equivalent
- 3 credits in SPM (or its equivalent) in Bahasa Melayu (Malaysians only), Mathematics, Science + 2* other subjects;
- OR *3 other subjects for international students
- O-Level
- Grade C in 5 subjects including Bahasa Melayu (Malaysians only), Mathematics, Science + 2* subjects;
- OR *3 other subjects for international students
- UEC
- Grade B in 3 subjects, including Bahasa Melayu, Mathematics, and Science;
- OR Assistant Nurse Certificate / Community Nurse Certificate
- Pass SPM
- Registered with Nursing Board and has a current Annual Practicing Certificate
- 3 years of clinical working experience
Health requirements: All offers are subject to the students being certified by a medical practitioner as fit to be accepted into the programme within a month from commencement of the nursing programme and not having any of the following medical/physical conditions: EPILEPSY, HEPATITIS B & C, TUBERCULOSIS (TB), HIV & AIDS, MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS, PHYSICAL OR IMPAIRED SENSES THAT HINDER DEXTERITY, COLOUR BLINDNESS, MEDICAL INSURANCE.
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL (PBT/CBT/IBT) 453/133/46
- CAE 160
- CPE 160
- Pearson 51
International students who do not fulfill the English Language Requirements may join the Intensive English Programme at Nilai University which builds their skills in the language and prepares them for the Linguaskill examination.
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://nilai.edu.my/programme/diploma-in-nursing
More Information
- Registered Nurse
- Neonatal Nurse
- Nurse Midwife
- Pediatric Nurse
- Nurse Anesthetist
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Nurse Practitioner
Scholarships
11 fully funded scholarships are listed for Malaysia. See Malaysia scholarships.