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Diploma in Nursing

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Course Overview

Qualification: Diploma

Study Mode: Full Time

Intakes: January, July

Duration: 3 years

Tuition Fee: RM 58,630

English Requirement: ELITS 5.5

Course Details

The Diploma in Nursing at UCSI University Malaysia provides a well-rounded education, blending academic knowledge with clinical practice. The program emphasizes compassionate care for patients with diverse health conditions, supported by a solid foundation in basic sciences and nursing theories.

Graduates are trained to deliver care that encompasses treatment, rehabilitation, and health education for patients, families, and communities. Accredited by the Malaysian Nursing Board (MNB) and the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), the program boasts a 100% passing rate for the MNB examinations, reflecting its high standards and effectiveness.

Fee Structure

Fee TypeAmount (MYR)
1st Year FeeRM 20,450
2nd Year FeeRM 21,380
3rd Year FeeRM 16,800
Deposit (Refundable)RM 1,000
International Student Admission FeeRM 4,200
Registration FeeRM 450
Resources Fee (Yearly)RM 1,900
Visa and Insurance FeeRM 3,600

Curriculum

First Year Curriculum

  • Therapeutic Communication Skills
  • Basic Anatomy and Physiology I
  • Introduction to Professional Nursing
  • Basic Microbiology in Nursing
  • Fundamentals of Nursing I
  • Nursing Practicum I
  • Basic Anatomy and Physiology II
  • Basic Pharmacology for Nurses
  • Fundamentals of Nursing II
  • Medical Surgical Nursing I
  • ​Nursing Practicum II
  • ​MPU-U4 Extra-Curriculum Learning Experience

Second Year Curriculum

  • Sociology and Psychology in Nursing
  • Legal and Ethical Issues in Nursing
  • Medical Surgical Nursing II
  • Obstetric and Gynaecological Nursing
  • Nursing Practicum III
  • Care of the Paediatric Client
  • MPU-U1-Pengajian Malaysia / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
  • Community & Gerontological Nursing
  • Medical Surgical Nursing III
  • Nursing Practicum IV
  • Option for MPU-U2 Course *
  • MPU-U4 Extra-curriculum Learning Experience

Third Year Curriculum

  • Mental Health Nursing
  • Acute Care Nursing
  • Introduction to Nursing Research & Statistics
  • Nursing Practicum V
  • MPU–U3- Creative Thinking Skills
  • Ward Management
  • Nursing Practicum VI

General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.

U1

For foreign students:

  1. Communication in Bahasa Melayu 2
    (Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2)