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Overview of Bachelor of Nursing Sciences (Hons) in International Medical University Malaysia

ABOUT THE NURSING DEGREE

Nursing is a unique profession, now more broadly defined as both an art and a science. In today’s challenging healthcare environment, the qualified, professional nurse combines knowledge (theory), skill (practice), creativity, and intuition to tend the sick, comfort the grieving and support the desolate.

Nursing is a specialized profession that focuses on caring, nurturing, educating, and research within the healthcare system. Those who are willing to learn, who possess leadership qualities, and have a strong desire to care for and improve the quality of life of the sick should consider pursuing a course of study in Nursing. The nursing degree at IMU aims to produce knowledgeable, skilled nurses with clear critical thinking skills who are caring, assertive, motivated, and well-disciplined.

For those who are qualified in this discipline, Nursing offers a wealth of career opportunities in the fields of education, clinical practice, research and management. A nursing graduate can aspire to become a university professor, a clinical specialist, a research specialist, or a director of nursing. With experience, a nursing graduate can run his/her own nursing home or nursery while there are also opportunities to pursue a nursing career abroad.

A bursary of RM16,000 is available for eligible students of the nursing programme. Bursaries are granted at the University’s sole discretion and decisions are final.

WHY STUDY NURSING AT IMU

An Established Private Healthcare University

IMU is Malaysia’s first and most established private medical and healthcare university with over 28 years of dedicated focus in healthcare education. IMU achieved the SETARA-2017 Tier 6 status (Outstanding) under the Mature University category.

Build Your Future Healthcare Professional Network

As IMU offers the widest range of healthcare programmes, our students are fully immersed in a vibrant community of students and practitioners from all healthcare fields. This allows for the development of strong friendships amongst peers that will be the foundation of an extensive healthcare professional network upon graduation.

Curriculum Benchmarked to International Standards

IMU’s Nursing curriculum has been developed and delivered by well-qualified and experienced faculty to meet high international standards and global needs.

Better Preparation for Patient Care

With clinical exposure in both private and public hospitals and agencies, graduates are better prepared to deliver safe and effective care to the community in a variety of healthcare agencies.

Opportunities to Work Overseas

With a high demand for nurses worldwide, graduates of our Nursing programme would have an advantage in finding a job once they are registered with the Nursing Board Malaysia.

Entry Requirement of Bachelor of Nursing Sciences (Hons) in International Medical University Malaysia

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

# The duration of this programme must be a minimum of 1 year in the same accredited institution and foundation in other disciplines are accepted.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT

FAQ of Bachelor of Nursing Sciences (Hons) in International Medical University Malaysia

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the structure of the programme?

Semester contents are available in the programme brochure [Download Brochure]

What are the key features of the programme?

• Strong foundations in basic medical sciences and nursing practice

• Concept of caring, the essence of nursing

• Communication and interpersonal skills integrated through the 4-year programme

• Holistic nursing care based on problem-oriented process in relation to patient’s responses and coping with changes to his/her health status within their respective environment

• Clinical experience at the Clinical Skills and Simulation Centre which stimulates a ward set up with complete patient units

• Clinical experience through attachments at the private and public hospitals and posting in the community health centres

• Development of self-directed learning skills

• Learning through group discussion including clinical conferences, case methods, case studies, problem-based learning, role play and presentations

• IT skills and online learning

• The course is delivered by a combination of highly qualified professional lecturers from all related disciplines

What are the semester contents?

Semester contents are available in the programme brochure [Download Brochure]

What is the medium of instruction?

The medium of instruction is English. Students who come from a system of education in which the medium of instruction is not English are strongly recommended to improve their proficiency in English by making their own arrangements to attend additional English Language classes before entering the IMU.

What happens after I graduate?

After the completion of the degree, the graduates are required to sit for the Registration Examination (if they wish to work in Malaysia), conducted by the Nursing Board.

They are eligible to apply for registration with the Malaysian Nursing Board once they pass the Registration Examination.

When do I apply?

You can apply using your forecast or actual exam results.