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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

    • STPMKPM MATRICULATION / FOUNDATION STUDIES (UM/UKM/UiTM)DIPLOMA / EQUIVALENT – A-LEVEL, IB, AUSMAT, SAM, AND OTHERS
      STPM:

      i. Pass the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) Examination with a minimum CGPA of 2.50.

      AND

      ii. Obtain at least Grade C (NGMP 2.00) in any two (2) of the following subjects:
      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics
      • Mathematics T

      AND

      iii. Pass the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) Examination or an equivalent qualification with a credit in any one (1) of the following subjects:
      • Science
      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics
      • Applied Science

      AND

      iv. Obtain a credit in English and Mathematics / Additional Mathematics at the SPM level or an equivalent qualification.

      AND

      v. Obtain at least Band 3.0 in MUET / a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 / a minimum TOEFL score of 515 (paper-based) / 215 (computer-based) / 80 (internet-based).

      AND

      vi. Excel in the interview assessment.

      Note:

      Candidates must meet the following health requirements:

      • All candidates must be certified medically fit by a Registered Medical Officer within one month of enrolling in the nursing programme.

      • Candidates are not allowed to enroll in the nursing programme if they have any of the following health conditions:

      • HIV / AIDS
      • Hepatitis B
      • Hepatitis C
      • Mental Health Disorders
      • Epilepsy
      • Colour Blindness

      • Candidates must not have any physical or sensory disabilities that could hinder their ability to perform nursing skills.
      KPM MATRICULATION / FOUNDATION STUDIES (UM/UKM/UiTM):

      i. Pass the KPM Matriculation / Foundation Studies (UM/UKM/UiTM) with a minimum CGPA of 2.50.

      AND

      ii. Obtain at least Grade C (2.00) in any two (2) of the following subjects:
      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics
      • Mathematics

      AND

      iii. Pass the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) Examination or an equivalent qualification with a credit in any one (1) of the following subjects:
      • Science
      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics
      • Applied Science

      AND

      iv. Obtain a credit in English and Mathematics / Additional Mathematics at the SPM level or an equivalent qualification.

      AND

      v. Obtain at least Band 3.0 in MUET / a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 / a minimum TOEFL score of 515 (paper-based) / 215 (computer-based) / 80 (internet-based).

      AND

      vi. Excel in the interview assessment.

      Note:

      Candidates must meet the following health requirements:

      • All candidates must be certified medically fit by a Registered Medical Officer within one month of enrolling in the nursing programme.

      • Candidates are not allowed to enroll in the nursing programme if they have any of the following health conditions:

      • HIV / AIDS
      • Hepatitis B
      • Hepatitis C
      • Mental Health Disorders
      • Epilepsy
      • Colour Blindness

      • Candidates must not have any physical or sensory disabilities that could hinder their ability to perform nursing skills.
      DIPLOMA / EQUIVALENT – A-LEVEL, IB, AUSMAT, SAM, AND OTHERS:

      Possess a Diploma in a relevant field with a minimum CGPA of 2.50

      OR

      Hold a Diploma in Nursing and be registered with the Malaysian Nursing Board

      OR

      Pass A-Level with a minimum score of 10 and obtain at least Grade C in any three (3) of the following subjects:
      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics
      • Mathematics

      OR

      Pass IB with a minimum score of 26 and obtain at least a score of 5 in two (2) Higher Level (HL) subjects and one (1) Standard Level (SL) subject from the following:
      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics
      • Mathematics

      OR

      Pass AUSMAT / SAM with a minimum aggregate of 55 and obtain at least Grade C in any three (3) of the following subjects:
      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics
      • Mathematics

      AND

      Pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or an equivalent qualification with at least a credit in one (1) of the following subjects:
      • Science
      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics
      • Applied Science

      AND

      Obtain a credit in English and Mathematics / Additional Mathematics at SPM or an equivalent level.

      AND

      Attained at least Band 3.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET), or a minimum score of 5.5 in IELTS, or a minimum score of 515/215/80 in TOEFL.

      AND

      Excel in the interview assessment.

      Note:

      Candidates must meet the following health requirements:

      • All candidates must be certified medically fit by a Registered Medical Officer within one month of enrolling in the nursing programme.

      • Candidates are not allowed to enroll in the nursing programme if they have any of the following health conditions:

      • HIV / AIDS
      • Hepatitis B
      • Hepatitis C
      • Mental Health Disorders
      • Epilepsy
      • Colour Blindness

      • Candidates must not have any physical or sensory disabilities that could hinder their ability to perform nursing skills.

  • FEES

    • TYPE OF FEESAMOUNT (RM)
      TYPE OF FEES: Tuition Fees
      AMOUNT (RM):

      900.00
      TYPE OF FEES: Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester)
      AMOUNT (RM):

      480.00
      TYPE OF FEES: Per semester
      AMOUNT (RM):

      1,380.00
      TYPE OF FEES: Non-Recurrent Fee (Payable upon registration)
      AMOUNT (RM):

      840.00
      TYPE OF FEES: ** Fees are subject to change

  • LIST OF COURSE

    • Semester 1

      • Malay Language IV
      • Integrity and Anti-Corruption
      • Human Anatomy and Physiology
      • Nursing Foundation I
      • Medical-Surgical Nursing Foundation
      • Nursing Foundation II

      Semester 2

      • Core Entrepreneurship
      • General English 1
      • Biochemistry and Genetics
      • Pharmacology in Nursing
      • Communication, Counselling and Professional Development
      • Medical-Surgical Nursing Foundation Practice

    • Semester 1

      • Philosophy and Current Issues
      • General English 2
      • Co-curriculum (1 unit)
      • Nursing Ethics and Law
      • Medical-Surgical Nursing I (Cardiovascular and Respiratory)
      • Medical-Surgical Nursing II (Gastrointestinal, Renal and Urology)
      • Medical-Surgical Nursing III (Endocrine and Musculoskeletal)

      Semester 2

      • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
      • Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology
      • Psychology and Sociology in Nursing
      • Medical-Surgical Nursing Practice I (Cardiovascular and Respiratory)
      • Medical-Surgical Nursing Practice II (Gastrointestinal, Renal, Urology, Endocrine and Musculoskeletal)

    • Semester 1

      • Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing
      • Medical-Surgical Nursing IV (Neurology, Otorhinolaryngology and Ophthalmology)
      • Medical-Surgical Nursing V (Dermatology, Immunology, Haematology and Oncology)
      • Pediatric Nursing
      • Mental Health Nursing
      • Epidemiology, Nursing Research Methdology and Biostatistic

      Semester 2

      • Obstetric, Gynecology and Pediatric Nursing Practice
      • Medical-Surgical Nursing Practice III (Neurology, Otorhinolaryngology, Opthalmology, Dermatology, Immunology, Hematology and Oncology) and Mental Health
      • Transcultural Nursing
        OR
        GTJ335/4 Gerontology Nursing
        OR
        GTJ341/4 Complementary Therapy

    • Semester 1

      • Nursing Research I
      • Medical-Surgical Nursing VI (Intensive, Trauma and Coronary)
      • Nursing Leadership and Management
      • Community Health Nursing

      Semester 2

      • Professional Nursing
      • Nursing Research II
      • Community Health Nursing Practice
      • Medical-Surgical Nursing Practice IV (Intensive, Trauma and Coronary) and Nursing Management
      • Specialty Nursing Practice

  • CAREER PROSPECTS

    Position

    • Nurse
    • Science officer 

    Related Industries

    • Health
    • Nursing and Welfare
    • Government agencies
    • Education

Postgraduate

Institute of Postgraduate Studies
Universiti Sains Malaysia,
11800 Penang, Malaysia.

Tel: +604-653 6309 / 6027 / 2606 / 2946 / 2958
Fax: +604-653 2931

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Last Update: Friday 03 April 2026.

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