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Diploma in Nursing

(N/0913/4/0086)6.9.2031 / (MQA/PA 18636)14.7.2031

Overview

The Diploma in Nursing programme is designed to equip students with comprehensive knowledge, practical skills, and professional values required to become competent and compassionate nursing professionals. Throughout the programme, students will gain a strong foundation in nursing sciences, patient care, health promotion, disease prevention, and clinical practice through a combination of classroom learning, laboratory simulations, and supervised clinical placements.

Programme Duration
  • Full Time: 3 Years (6 Semesters)
Entry Requirements

a. Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM)

Applicants must possess the SPM with a minimum of THREE (3) credits in the following subjects:

  • Bahasa Melayu (Malay Language)
  • Mathematics (Elementary/Modern/Additional Mathematics)
  • Science (General Science/Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Applied Science/Additional Science)

AND

Pass in TWO (2) other subjects, including English Language.

OR

b. Malaysian Higher Islamic Certificate (STAM)

Applicants must possess the Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with a minimum grade of Maqbul, and also possess the SPM with at least THREE (3) credits in the following subjects:

  • Bahasa Melayu (Malay Language)
  • Mathematics (Mathematics/Additional Mathematics/Modern Mathematics)
  • Science (General Science/Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Applied Science/Additional Science)

OR

c. Community Nurse Certificate Holder (**)

Applicants must:

  • Hold a Community Nurse Certificate.
  • Be registered with the Malaysian Nursing Board (MNB).
  • Possess a valid Practising Certificate (PC) or Retention of Name (RON) issued by the Malaysian Nursing Board.
    • Malaysian applicants with Retention of Name (RON) status must obtain a valid Practising Certificate (PC) through the Higher Education Institution (HEI) before commencing clinical placement in Malaysia. Upon approval of the Practising Certificate (PC), the RON status will be terminated.
  • Have a minimum of 36 months of clinical working experience.

OR

d. Nursing Assistant (**)

Applicants must:

  • Possess the SPM.
  • Be registered with the Malaysian Nursing Board (MNB).
  • Possess a valid Practising Certificate (PC) or Retention of Name (RON) issued by the Malaysian Nursing Board.
    • Malaysian applicants with Retention of Name (RON) status must obtain a valid Practising Certificate (PC) through the Higher Education Institution (HEI) before commencing clinical placement in Malaysia. Upon approval of the Practising Certificate (PC), the RON status will be terminated.
  • Have a minimum of 36 months of clinical working experience.

Tuition Fees

Tuition Fees
(Local Students)

RM 42,000

Approximate Total Fees

RM 48,775

Tuition Fees
(International Students)

RM 60,000

Approximate Total Fees

RM 67,995

* Terms and Conditions May Apply

Career Opportunities

• Registered Nurse (upon passing the LJM examination)
• Government Hospital
• Private Hospital
• Health Clinic
• Private Clinic
• Dialysis Centre
• Elderly Care Centre
• Healthcare Industry
• Employment opportunities abroad, such as in Singapore, Brunei, and the Middle East