Overview
ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ University’s Diploma in Nursing is a comprehensive three-year programme designed to nurture students into competent, compassionate, and skilled nursing professionals. Integrating both conventional education and modern technological advancements, the programme equips students with strong foundational knowledge in nursing sciences, anatomy and physiology, communication, counselling, and clinical care.
The curriculum emphasizes holistic patient care, preparing students to deliver safe and quality nursing interventions across various healthcare settings. Students will develop essential clinical skills in caring, nurturing, and counselling, while also gaining the ability to make informed decisions from a healthcare perspective.
The programme combines theory with extensive practical assessments conducted each semester to ensure clinical competence and academic excellence. Upon successful completion, graduates will receive the ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ University Diploma in Nursing and the Nursing Board of Malaysia Registration Certificate, provided they pass the licensure examination.
Furthermore, students enrolled in this programme may be eligible for exclusive sponsorships from ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ Medical Centre, offering financial support and guaranteed employment upon graduation making this programme an ideal pathway for aspiring registered nurses.
The structured academic and clinical progression also allows for further educational advancement, such as Post-Basic Specialisation, Bachelor's Degrees in Nursing, and Postgraduate Nursing Education.

- Registered Nurse
- Clinical instructor
- Nursing Manager
- Specialised nurse
- Nursing educators
- Midwife
- Paediatric and Coronary Care
- RM18,850
for Malaysian students
- USD4,689
for international students
Programme Structure
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjects
For International Students
- Community Service for Planetary Health
- Integrity & Anti-Corruption
- Malay Language for Communication 1
- Moral Education / Islamic Studies
For Local Students
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)
- Community Service for Planetary Health
- Integrity & Anti-Corruption
- Moral Education / Islamic Studies

Entry Requirements
Pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or equivalent with five (5) credits:
Mandatory credit in:
- Bahasa Melayu
- English
- Mathematics (Elementary or Additional or Modern)
Either one(1) of the credit below
Science/Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Applied Science
AND
- Credit in one(1) other subjects
Pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or equivalent with five (5) subjects (minimum Gred C):
- Credit in mathematics (Elementary or Additional or Modern)
AND
Either one (1) of the credits below:
- Science/Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Applied Science
AND
Credit in three (3) other subjects
AND
- A pass in International English Language Testing System(IELTS) with an overall band score of minimum 5.5
OR
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
- TOEFL Paper Based Test (TOEFL PBT) a minimum score of 515
- TOEFL Computer Based Test (TOEFL CBT) a minimum score of 215
- TOEFL Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT) a minimum score of 80
- Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)
- Cambridge Proficiency English (CPE)
- Pearson Test of English (PTE)
- All candidates MUST be certified medically fit by a registered medical practitioner within ONE MONTH from commencement of the nursing programme.
- A person with any of the following shall be disqualified from entry into a nursing program.
- Serious physical or mental illness, and/or
- Serious communicable disease
- Candidates MUST not have any physicals disabilities or impaired senses that hinder nursing dexterity.
- 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
- Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)
- Cambridge Proficiency English (CPE)
- Pearson Test of English (PTE)
Candidates Health Status
- Applicants are required to attend an interview session and pass a medical check-up
Facilities
Application Procedure
Send your application to:
Programme Leader – Diploma in Nursing
Faculty of Medical and Life Sciences
ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ University
Email: @email
Phone Number: 03-74918622 Ext 7427
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