Diploma in Nursing

UCSI University

Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

3 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Jan, Jul

Tuition Fees

RM53,410

Course Highlights

  • Gain a strong foundation in basic sciences and nursing theories, and acquire solid skills in treating, rehabilitating and educating patients, their families and communities
  • This programme has to-date achieved a 100% passing rate for the Malaysian Nursing Board examinations
  • Accredited by the Malaysian Nursing Board (LJM)
  • Ranked #265 in the world and top 1% globally in the QS World University Rankings 2025

Course Structure

  • Therapeutic Communication Skills
  • Basic Anatomy and Physiology I
  • Introduction to Professional Nursing
  • Basic Microbiology in Nursing
  • Fundamentals of Nursing I
  • Nursing Practicum I
  • Basic Anatomy and Physiology II
  • Basic Pharmacology for Nurses
  • Fundamentals of Nursing II
  • Medical Surgical Nursing I
  • Nursing Practicum II
  • MPU-U4 Extra-Curriculum Learning Experience
  • Sociology and Psychology in Nursing
  • Legal and Ethical Issues in Nursing
  • Medical Surgical Nursing II
  • Obstetric and Gynaecological Nursing
  • Nursing Practicum III
  • Care of the Paediatric Client
  • MPU-U1-Pengajian Malaysia/Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
  • Community & Gerontological Nursing
  • Medical Surgical Nursing III
  • Nursing Practicum IV
  • Option for MPU-U2 Course *
  • MPU-U4 Extra-curriculum Learning Experience
  • Mental Health Nursing
  • Acute Care Nursing
  • Introduction to Nursing Research & Statistics
  • Nursing Practicum V
  • MPU-U3 - Creative Thinking Skills
  • Ward Management
  • Nursing Practicum VI

Entry Requirements

  • Pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or *equivalent with five (5) credits: Mandatory credits in:
  • Bahasa Melayu
  • Mathematics (Elementary or Additional or Modern)
  • Either one (1) of the credit below:
    • Science/Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Applied Science. AND
    • Credit in two (2) other subjects. AND
    • Pass in English. OR
  • Pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)
  • Possess Assistant Nurse Certificate/Community Nurse Certificate.
  • Registered with the MNB.
  • Possess current Annual Practising Certificate (APC) for nurses from MNB.
  • Minimum three (3) years clinical working experience.
  • ALL Malaysian students must have credits in Bahasa Melayu at SPM level for admission into Nursing Programmes.
  • English language competency requirements are as follows: Minimum grade of B+ in SPM English language; or minimum grade of C in SPM English language 1119/O Level English/IGCSE; or minimum grade of A2 in UEC English language; or minimum Band 3 in MUET.
  • In the event that the English language requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take the Basic English and English Foundation for in-sessional academic enhancement concurrently with the programme.

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM400

RM200

  • PROMO

Tuition fees

RM53,410

Other miscellaneous fees

RM7,265

Discounts & scholarships

-RM300

  • Exclusive

Total payable amount

RM60,575

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