Bachelor of Nursing (Hons)

(N/723/6/0190) (MQA/PA10777)

INTAKES : March, October.

DURATION : Full- time, 4 years.

PROGRAMME LEVEL : Bachelor

INTRODUCTION PROGRAM :

This programme aims to produce professional nursing graduates who possess critical thinking and social skills and are passionate towards providing services to meet the 21st century health needs of individuals, families, communities and the population as a whole.

Course Description:

The Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) programme at UoC is a four-year course (8 semesters) that prepares students to be a competent professional nursing graduates who possess critical thinking and decision-making skills, so as to enable them to function in any health care settings and, priority areas to meet the 21st century health needs of individuals, families, communities and the population as a whole.

SUMMARISED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS : 

▶️ Pass STPM or *equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.5;
OR
▶️ Pass ‘A’ Level minimum Grade C in three (3) other subjects;
OR
▶️ Pass Matriculation / Foundation with minimum CGPA 2.5;
OR
▶️ Pass any Diploma with minimum CGPA 2.5
(No credit transfer) equivalent MQF Level 4;
OR
▶️ Pass Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution by MNB with minimum two (2) year & clinical working experience. (Credit transfer allowed)

or any other relevant qualification recognised by the Malaysian Government acceptable to the University.

CAREER IMPACT

Career Prospects:

Students will be equipped to seek a career as:

• Clinical Instructor
• Nurse Researchers
• Disaster Nurse
• Nurse Risk Managers
• Nurse Informatics
• Nurse Entrepreneur
• Nurse Educator
• Registered Nurse
• Nursing Administrator
• Nurse Educator
• Industrial Nurse

Career Organisation:

• Public hospitals
• Private medical centres
• Community clinics
• Industry settings
• Other health care facilities

Key Courses

YEAR 1

• Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry I
• Microbiology, Parasitology & Immunology
• Fundamental of Nursing I
• Communication in Nursing
• Clinical Practice I
• English for Academic Enrichment
• Anatomy, Physiology & Biochemistry II
• Pharmacology in Nursing
• Principles of Nutrition
• Fundamental of Nursing II
• Clinical Practice II
• Entrepreneurship
• Kerajaan dan Dasar Awam/ Culture & Diversity
• Falsafah and Isu Semasa
• Penghayatan dan Etika Perbadanan/ Bahasa Malaysia Komunikasi 2

YEAR 2

• Psychology & Sociology
• Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Cardiovascular & Respiratory Nursing
• Gastrointestinal Nursing
• Clinical Practice III
• Autoimmune Disorders & Neurological Nursing
• Health Promotion & Health Education
• Clinical Practice IV
• Endocrine and Hemopoietic Nursing
• Musculoskeletal and Genitourinary Nursing
• Public Speaking and Presentation Skills
• Young Mercy/ Environmental Volunteerism

YEAR 3

• Personal & Professional Development & Counselling
• Obstetric & Gynaecology Nursing
• Paediatric Nursing
• Special senses (Eye, ENT, Skin & Communicable Diseases)
• Clinical Practice V
• Research Methodology
• Biostatistics & Epidemiology
• Mental Health Nursing
• Community Health Nursing
• Clinical Practice VI
• English for Occupational Purpose

YEAR 4

• Research Project 1
• Ethics & Medico Legal in Nursing
• Critical Care & Emergency Nursing
• Gerontology Nursing
• Clinical practice VII
• Research Project II
• Management & Administrative Nursing Practice
• Elective 1 (Oncology / Complementary & Alternative Medicine Nursing)
• Clinical Practice VIII (Management Practicum)