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US6723001 - BACHELOR OF NURSING WITH HONOURS

  • OVERVIEW

    The Bachelor in Nursing is a four-year (8 semesters) programme offered by the School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus.The programme provides theoretical and clinical education to produce nurses of calibre, innovative, proactive, with critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. The curriculum covers Biological Sciences, Behavioural Sciences, Nursing Sciences, Clinical Skills, Computer Skills, Research and Scientific Writing Skills, Communication and Information Distribution Skills, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills, Co-Curricular Activities, Social Skills as well as Teaching and Patient Management Skills. These components are incorporated into the nursing curriculum to strengthen the basic knowledge of nursing practice. In addition, it improves the nursing profession at par with other healthcare professions. Scientific knowledge and evidence-based can aid in promoting competent, independent and safe practitioners.

    School of Health Sciences,
    Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia,
    16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
    https://health.usm.my/

    Duration : 4 Years / 8 Semesters 
    Medium Instruction : English Language
    Semester Offered : Semester 1 (October)

  • REQUIREMENTS

    • • Pass SPM/SPMV or an equivalent qualification with Credit in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia/Bahasa Malaysia (July Paper) and Mathematics, and a Pass in History.
      • Obtain at least Band 2 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) or an equivalent qualification within one (1) year from the date of enrollment.
      Note:
      Passing the History subject at the SPM level has been a requirement since 2013.
    • • Possess a Diploma in Nursing and be registered with the Malaysian Nursing Board.
      AND
      • Have at least two (2) years of continuous clinical work experience in the nursing field.
      AND
      • Obtain+H17 at least Band 3 in MUET / a minimum score of 5.5 in IELTS / a minimum TOEFL score of 515 (PBT) / 215 (CBT) / 80 (iBT).
      AND
      • Excel in the interview assessment.
      Note:
      1. Candidates must meet the following health requirements:
      • All candidates must be certified as healthy by a Registered Medical Officer within one month of enrolling in the nursing program.
      • Candidates with the following health conditions are not permitted to enroll:
      - HIV/AIDS
      - Hepatitis B
      - Hepatitis C
      - Mental health disorders
      - Epilepsy
      - Colour blindness
      2. Candidates must not have any physical or sensory impairments that may hinder their ability to perform nursing skills.

  • FEES

    • YURANJUMLAH (RM)
      YURAN: Tuition Fees
      JUMLAH (RM):

      900.00
      YURAN: Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester)
      JUMLAH (RM):

      480.00
      YURAN: Per semester
      JUMLAH (RM):

      1,380.00
      YURAN: Non-Recurrent Fee (Payable upon registration)
      JUMLAH (RM):

      840.00
      YURAN: ** Fees are subject to change

  • LIST OF COURSE

  • CAREER PROSPECTS

    Position

    • Nurse
    • Science officer 

    Related Industries

    • Health
    • Nursing and Welfare
    • Government agencies
    • Education 

Undergraduate

Student Admission Unit
Academic Management Division, Registry, Level 2, Chancellory Building, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Penang, Malaysia.

Tel : 1 300 888 876 / +604-6533196
Fax : +604 653 3328

Disclaimer

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Last Update: Thursday 23 April 2026.

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