Program Overview
Introduction to the Bachelor of Nursing Science Program
The Bachelor of Nursing Science is a four-year program that prepares graduates for the contemporary role of applying medical and scientific nursing foundation knowledge in providing nursing care to patients. The program is offered by the Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Medicine, and is designed to produce nursing graduates with in-depth knowledge in nursing and medical sciences.
Program Overview
The program aims to provide students with a platform to practice nursing knowledge critically and ethically based on evidence in health care delivery. Upon completion, graduates are expected to practice nursing critically and ethically by applying scientific nursing foundation in health care delivery settings. The program covers eight semesters and one special semester within four years and comprises three core sciences: Health Science, Behavioral Science, and Nursing Science.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Bachelor of Nursing Science program can pursue various career opportunities, including:
- Registered Nurse in all health care settings – hospitals (government and private), health centers, Nursing Homes
- Industrial nurse
- Nurse advisors, consultants, or sales representatives for medical supplies companies, insurance companies, and other institutions that require nursing background
- Researcher
Course Structure
The program's course structure is designed to prepare nursing students with relevant knowledge, competencies, and professionalism at the undergraduate level. The course structure can be found in the Undergraduate Handbook.
Entry Requirements
The entry requirements for the program are as follows:
Local
- Requirements for local applicants are not specified
International
- Requirements for international applicants are not specified
Admission Process
The admission process for the program involves applying online through the University's website. For Malaysian applicants, please apply online to UPU (date as advertised annually by UPU). For applicants with A-levels/IB/Graduate entry, please apply under 'Diploma/Setaraf'. For International applications, please apply online to University Malaya.
Tuition Fees
The tuition fees for the program are as follows:
Local
- Fees for local applicants are not specified
International
- Fees for international applicants are not specified
Accommodation
Information on accommodation for both Malaysian and International applicants can be found through the University's website.
Program Accreditation
The program was approved by the Ministry of Higher Education in 2010 and was accredited by the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) in 2015.
Teaching and Learning
The University has a large teaching hospital called the University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC), which provides students with ample opportunities to practice the art of Nursing in a safe and supervised environment. UMMC is adjacent and physically connected to the Faculty of Medicine, creating a large complex dedicated to teaching, learning, research, and health care.