faculty of

Bachelor of Nursing Sciences

JPT/BPP(U)1000-801/156/Jld.4(44) (09/28)
N/723/6/0198 MQA/PA 13934

Background of Program

Bachelor of Nursing Science (Honours) [BNSc (Hons)] programme is a 4-years home-grown programme offered by University College MAIWP International (UCMI), Kuala Lumpur. The structure of the curriculum was guided by the Standard and Guidelines of the Malaysian Nursing Board (MNB). The total graduating number of credits for the Bachelor of Nursing Science (Honours) is 132. Credit Exemption up to 50% are allowed.

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing is accredited by the Malaysian Qualification Agency Ministry of Education Malaysia. Graduates are eligible to take the Nursing Board Malaysia Licensure Examination for registered Nurses offered by the MNB upon the completion of the program.

The aims of programme for BNSc (Hons) at UCMI is preparing and grooming future Nurses, focuses on delivery of quality education towards holistic patient care to meet the needs of the community and to achieve the blessings of the Almighty.

Clinical Placement will be posted to the designated hospitals and clinics under the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Defence with the exposure to the various inspiring career prospects such as industry, hospital, community, research, government agencies and academia throughout 4 years of study at UCMI.

Program Educational Objectives (PEO)

PEO Description Cluster
PEO1
Excellent in professional nursing knowledge and practice to competently provide holistic nursing care.
Cluster 1
PEO2
Integrate high standards of social skills, ethical and professional responsibilities to the patients communities and to Allah the Almighty.
Cluster 2
PEO3
Execute communication, team skills and professional leadership using scientific and critical thinking to problem solve in the provision of holistic nursing care.
Cluster (3a,3b & 3d)
PEO4
Optimize usage of information and communication technology into lifelong learning initiatives and in the management of business opportunities locally and globally
Cluster 4 & 5

Program Learning Objective (PLO)

PLO Description Cluster
PLO1
Apply nursing and related healthcare knowledge in the provision of holistic nursing care
Cluster 1
PLO2
Demonstrate professional thinking skills and attributes in providing patient centred holistic care
Cluster 2
PLO3
Practice competent nursing skills and professional practice in the field of nursing
Cluster 3a
PLO4
Value effective communication incorporating social responsibilities into social cultural and religiously diverse population.
Cluster 3b
PLO5
Demonstrate effective communication skills professionally in providing holistic nursing care.
Cluster 3c
PLO6
Engage in digital skills technology for sourcing, storing and processing data in providing patient care through evidence based and best practices
Cluster 3d
PLO7
Utilize numeracy skills in providing holistic nursing care.
Cluster 3e
PLO8
Perform leadership and accountable managerial capabilities in the management of healthcare setting
Cluster 3f
PLO9
Accomplish self-directed lifelong learning to enhance personal and professional development in the nursing filed.
Cluster 4(i)
PLO10
Perform business managerial skills in the management of business opportunities locally and globally
Cluster 4(ii)
PLO11
Inculcate attitudes and professionalism ethically in providing care to meet the needs of the Community in the upholding of Islamic values.
Cluster 5

Campus

UCMI City Campus, Jln Tangsi

Programme Status

Provisional Accreditation

Programme Code

MQA/PA 13934

Specialisation

Nursing Sciences

Study Mode

Full Time, Flexible, Weekend Class

Study Level

Bachelor

Intake

April and September

Duration

4 Years/ 8 Semesters

Medium of Instructions

English

Credit Hours

132. hours

Career Prospects

Clinical Placement will be posted to the designated hospitals and clinics under the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Defence with the exposure to the various inspiring career prospects such as industry, hospital, community, research, government agencies and academia throughout 4 years of study at UCMI.

Admission Requirements

For Malaysian candidates

  1. Either one (1) of the following below:
  • Pass Sijil Tinggi Pesekolahan Malaysia (STPM) or *EQUIVALENT with minimum CGPA 2.5; or *equivalent
  • Pass ‘A’ Level minimum Grade C in three (3) other subjects;
  • Pass Matriculation/Foundation with minimum CGPA 2.5;
  • Pass any Diploma with minimum CGPA 2.5 (No credit transfer)Equivalent MQF Level 4.
  • Pass Diploma in Nursing from the organized institution by MNB with minimum two (2) years clinical working experience.

(Credit transfer allowed).

AND

 All candidates who possess STPM, ‘A’ Level, and Matriculation/Foundation and pass any Diploma except Diploma in Nursing MUST possess:

Either one (1) of the credit below;

  • Science/Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Applied Science at SPM or its equivalent.

AND

  • Credit in Mathematics (Elementary or Additional or Modern) at SPM or its equivalent

AND

  • MUET with minimum of Band 3 / IELTS with a minimum of 5.5 / TOEFL with a minimum score of 515/215/80/ Credit in English SPM

For International candidates

  1. Either one (1) of the following below:
  • Pass Sijil Tinggi Pesekolahan Malaysia (STPM) or *EQUIVALENT with minimum CGPA 2.5;
  • Pass ‘A’ Level minimum Grade C in three (3) other subjects;
  • Pass Foundation with minimum CGPA 2.5;
  • Pass any Diploma with minimum CGPA 2.5 (No credit transfer)Equivalent MQF Level 4.
  • Pass Diploma in Nursing and registered with the Nursing Council of the country of origin.
  • Minimum two (2) years clinical working experience.

(Credit transfer allowed).

AND

 All candidates who possess STPM, ‘A’ Level, and Foundation and pass any Diploma except Diploma in Nursing MUST possess:

 

Either one (1) of the credit below (minimum Grade C);

  • General science or
  • Biology or
  • Chemistry or
  • Physics or
  • Applied Science at SPM or its equivalent

AND

  • Credit in Mathematics (Elementary or Additional or Modern) at SPM or its equivalent

AND

  • IELTS with a minimum of 5.5 / TOEFL with a minimum score of 515/215/80.
  • Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE)

Admission Fee

RM200 (registration fee)

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