Diploma in Nursing

Diploma in Nursing is a 3 years Diploma program taught at Sunway University, . The program is offered in campus-based modes with full Time options. To successfully obtain Diploma in Nursing from Sunway University you are required to complete credit hours. After completion of Diploma in Nursing you will be able to further continue for advance studies or start career as Nurse, Nurse Practitioner.

The minimum requirements for admission in Diploma in Nursing at Sunway University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Sunway University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Sunway University as pre-requiste for admission in Diploma in Nursing.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

SPM

• Pass with a minimum 5 credits (including Bahasa Melayu, English, Mathematics)
• Candidates with a credit in either one (1) of the following: Science/Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Applied Science and credit in one (1) other relevant subject

O-Level

• Pass with minimum 5 credits (including English, Mathematics, Science/Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Applied Science)
• All local candidates who possess GCE ‘O’/’A’ Level MUST possess credit in Bahasa Melayu

Unified Examination Certificate

• Pass with minimum 5 credits (including English, Mathematics, Science/Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Applied Science)
• All local candidates who possess UEC MUST possess credit in Bahasa Melayu

Other Qualifications

• Any other equivalent qualifications*
• Applicant with no standard qualification will be considered on a case-to-case basis

*EQUIVALENT - refers to the overseas academic qualification obtained that is equivalent to SPM as approved by MQA

Specific Requirement

For International Students - able to converse in Bahasa Melayu

English Language Requirements

IELTS or equivalent 5.5
TOEFL 515 (paper based); 215 (computer based); 80 (Internet based)
SPM English Credit

Candidates Health Status

Applicants are required to attend an interview session and pass a medical check-up

You need to complete credit hours to successfully obtain this degree. Please check detail of study units at https://university.sunway.edu.my/smls/dip-nursing

Sunway’s Diploma in Nursing combines both conventional and state-of-the-art technological applications. The programme is catered for those with a passion for nurturing the well-being of others. Students in this programme will be able to learn about the anatomy and physiology of the human body. The course ensures that students acquire skills in caring, rehabilitating and counselling, while also working as a unit to provide holistic healthcare for all patients. This programme ensures that Sunway University nursing graduates emerge as knowledgeable, competent and caring professionals when taking care of those in need of assistance from a healthcare perspective. The theory and practical assessments are conducted for each semester throughout the 3-year programme. Students will be awarded with Sunway University and the Nursing Board of Malaysia Registration Certificates upon successfully passing the licensure examination.

You can join one of the following careers:

• Nurse
• Nurse Practitioner