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Course Overview

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Hons) is a 4-year homegrown programme offered by School of Nursing, KPJ Healthcare University, Nilai Negeri Sembilan. It obtained an approval from the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (MOHE) on 24 October 2013 and the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) on 3 February 2014. The structure of the curriculum was guided by the Standard and Guidelines of the Nursing Board of Malaysia. The total number of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Hons) credit is 138.

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing is accredited by the Malaysia Qualification Agency Ministry of Education Malaysia. Full accreditation for Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Hons) home-grown programme was obtained in October 2018. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the Nursing Board Malaysia Licensure Examination for registered Nurses offered by the Nursing Board Malaysia.

Financing your Study

KPJ offers Scholarship for Bachelor of Science in Nursing in the form of Biasiswa by Merit that reflects our commitment in grooming future Registered Nurses.  With the combination of PTPTN and our Scholarship, students may need to pay very little tuition.  To ensure smooth clinical training at our 29 KPJ Specialist Hospitals, we provide Free-of-Charge (FOC) off-campus accommodation for all Bachelor students throughout their study as well as their first year on-campus accommodation in Nilai.

Curriculum

Semester 1

• Anatomy and Physiology (BNMS 1114)
• Communication & Counselling (BNBS 2113)
• Fundamental of Nursing 1 (BNBS 1123)
• Fundamental of Nursing 2 (BNBS 1134)
• English for Health Professional (ENG 1103)
• Clinical Practice 1 (BNCP 1152)

Semester 2

• Microbiology & Parasitology (BNMS 1224)
• Anatomy & Physiology 2, Biochemistry (BNMS 1214)
• Fundamental of Nursing 3 (BNNS 1233)
• Ethics & Law in Nursing (BNBS 1242)
• Pharmacology for Nurses (BNMS 1254)
• Clinical Practice 2 (BNCP 1263)

Semester 3

• Sociology & Psychology (BNBS 2113)
• Medical Surgical 1 (BNNS 2124)
• Medical Surgical 2 (BNNS 2134)
• Personal & Professional Development (BNNS 2143)
• Clinical Practice 3 (BNCP 2154)

Semester 4

• Medical Surgical 3 (BNNS 2113)
• Medical Surgical 4 (BNNS 2224)
• Medical Surgical 5 (BNNS 2234)
• Penghayatan Etika & Peradaban (PEP) (MPU 3183)
• Kerajaan & Dasar Awam Malaysia (MPU 3312)
• Clinical Practice 4 (BNCP 2244)

Semester 5

• Obstetrics & Gynaecology Nursing (BNNS 3114)
• Paediatric Nursing (BNNS 3123)
• Gerontology (BNNS 3132)
• Mental Health Nursing (BNNS 3143)
• Entrepreneurship (MPU 3232)
• Clinical Practice 5 (BNCP 3152)
• Clinical Practice 6 (BNCP 3162)

Semester 6

• Community Health Nursing (BNNS 3213)
• Intensive Care Nursing (BNNS 3222)
• Emergency Nursing (BNNS 3232)
• Perioperative Care (BNNS 3242)
• Falsafah & Isu Semasa (MPU 3193)
• Clinical Practice 7 (BNCP 3252)
• Clinical Practice 8 (BNCP 4152)

Semester 7

• Nursing Research (BNRS 4113)
• Biostatistics & Epidemiology (BNRS 4123)
• Community Service (MPU 3412)
• Communication & Presentation Artistry (MPE 3232)
• Fundamental of Personality Development (MPE 3132)

Semester 8

• Nursing Management (BNNS 4213)
• Nursing Research Project (BNRS 4226)
• Clinical Practice 9 (BNCP 4225)

Entry Requirements

Malaysian students

Either one (1) of the following below:-

i) Pass Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) or “EQUIVALENT with minimum CGPA 2.5;

ii) Pass A Level minimum Grade C in (3) other subjects;

iii) Pass Matriculation/Foundation with minimum CGPA 2.5;

iv) Pass any Diploma with minimum CGPA 2.5 (No credit transfer) Equivalent MQF Level 4

v) Pass Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution by MNB with minimum 2 years clinical experience (credit transfer allowed)

AND

All candidates who possesses STPM, A Level, Matriculation / Foundation and pass any

Diploma except Diploma in Nursing MUST possess:

Either one (1) of the credit below:-

Science/ Biology/ Chemistry/ Physic/ Applied Science at SPM or its equivalent

AND

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

AND

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

AND 

In good health and free from any psychological problems or other conditions that can compromise the wellbeing of faculty members or make it difficult for them to complete responsibilities necessary for the nursing program.

International students

Either one (1) of the following below:-

i) Pass Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) or *EQUIVALENT with minimum CGPA 2.5;

ii) Pass A Level minimum Grade C in (3) other subjects;

iii) Pass Foundation with minimum CGPA 2.5;

iv) Pass any Diploma with minimum CGPA 2.5 (No credit transfer) Equivalent MQF Level 4

v) Pass Diploma in Nursing and registered with the Nursing Council of the country of origin.

vi) Minimum 2 years clinical experience (credit transfer allowed)

AND

All candidates who possesses STPM, A Level, Foundation and pass any

Diploma except Diploma in Nursing MUST possess:

Either one (1) of the credit below:-

General Science/ Biology/ Chemistry/ Physic/ Applied Science at SPM or its equivalent

AND

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

AND

IELTS with a minimum of 5.5 / TOEFL with a minimum a score of 515/215/80.

Cambridge English Advanced (CAE).

Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE), Pearson Test of English (PTE).

AND 

In good health and free from any psychological problems or other conditions that can compromise the wellbeing of faculty members or make it difficult for them to complete responsibilities necessary for the nursing program.

(*EQUIVALENT – refers to the overseas academic qualifications obtained that are equivalent to STPM as approved by MQA)

Career Prospects

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Hons) programme has been designed to prepare nurses for entry-level professional practice. The program structure enables the nursing graduates to be prepared for all types of hospital setting. Upon successful completion of the programme, students are eligible to sit for the Malaysian Nursing Board Examination to be licensed to practise as a Registered Nurse.