International Medical University

Overview of Diploma in Nursing in International Medical University Malaysia

ABOUT DIPLOMA IN NURSING

Incorporated in 1993, the International Medical College (IMC) offers a 3-year Diploma in Nursing programme that has produced nurses who are highly sought after by local, private, and overseas hospitals.

The robust curriculum emphasizes the integration of nursing theory with clinical practice to provide students with an opportunity for experiential learning. Indeed, the high standards have ensured that our graduates have consistently secured 100% passes in the Malaysian Nursing Board Licensure examinations.

Students will obtain clinical experience at the Pantai Group of Hospitals and other approved Government Hospitals as well as healthcare centers. Upon graduation, students also have the opportunity to work in the IHH group of hospitals (Pantai and Gleneagles) in Malaysia and Singapore.

Students who join this programme are eligible to apply for sponsorships from reputable private hospitals, PTPTN loan,s or FELDA Financial Assistance. Employment is guaranteed for students sponsored by hospitals.

IMC’s Diploma in Nursing programme strives for excellence in preparing our future nurses to be knowledgeable, competent, compassionate, and ethical professionals, prepared to provide leadership in all areas of nursing practice. Throughout our programme we will help students develop and advance nursing knowledge.

Nursing is the integration of the knowledge and practice of human care. Nursing knowledge arises out of theory, scientific inquiry, and critical reflection. It is this synergistic effect that enables nurses to understand and significantly contribute to health and healing. Nurses employ theoretical, intuitive, moral, and ethical reasoning in their practice. The course involves a comprehensive and varied programme of study involving simulated practice and fieldwork, team learning, clinical skills development, and biological, behavioral, and nursing science. It is organized around the study of individuals within the family and community and emphasizes the integration of nursing theory with clinical practice to provide students with an opportunity for experiential learning.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of the Diploma in Nursing from IMC have the opportunity to work and gain valuable practical working experience overseas. These opportunities are made available by the IHH group of hospitals (Pantai/Gleneagles Group of Hospitals) in Malaysia and Singapore.

Parkway Pantai Hospitals in Singapore that offer employment opportunities are to our graduates include :

• •  Tan Tock Seng Hospital
• •  Parkway Hospitals
• •  Woodlands Hospital

Such an opportunity is made possible as employment mobility is integral to the IMC educational philosophy. Graduates who choose to work overseas will gain insight on the medical practices overseas, which is different from that in Malaysia. Having working experience in an overseas hospital is also an exciting way of setting you apart from the rest of the crowd when you start moving up the career ladder.

Education Pathway

Your education does not stop at Diploma, as long as you have the ambition and energy to pursue further, you can opt to undergo a specialization course referred to as Post Basic certification (6 months to 1-year programme) to meet the needs of your working career at the hospital.

The option to pursue a Degree after your Diploma is also available after 3 years of working experience. IMU offers Bachelor of Nursing Science (Hons) Post Registration that can be completed on a part-time basis within 2 to 4 years.

Diploma in Nursing → Post Basic → Bachelor of Nursing (Post Registration) at International Medical University → Master of Nursing → PhD

Programme Outline of Diploma in Nursing in International Medical University Malaysia

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

SEMESTER 1

• • • Health Science I – Anatomy & Physiology
    • Microbiology and Parasitology
    • Professional adjustment; Medico-Legal Aspects: Communication & Public Relationship
    • Fundamentals of Nursing
    • English for Nurses
    • Clinical Practice I

SEMESTER 2

• • • Anatomy and Physiology II
    • Pharmacology & Nutrition
    • Introduction to Medical/Surgical Nursing; Inflammation and Infection, Fluids and Electrolytes Balance; Perioperative Nursing
    • Psychology and Sociology
    • Islamic Studies / Moral Studies
    • Clinical Practice II

SEMESTER 3

• • • Care of Patients with Altered Gastrointestinal System
    • Care of Patients with Altered CVS & Respiratory Systems
    • Care of Patients with Altered Hemopoietic system; Altered Immune Systems
    • Malaysian Studies
    • Clinical Practice III

SEMESTER 4

• • • Care of Patients with Altered Endocrine & Musculoskeletal Systems; Mammary glands
    • Care of Patients with Altered Reproductive and Genitourinary Systems
    • Care of Patients with Altered Integumentary, Communicable Diseases
    • Maternal and Infant Nursing
    • Clinical Practice IV

SEMESTER 5

• • • Community Health Nursing
    • Care of Patients with Altered Nervous System; ENT & Eye
    • Mental Health Nursing; Gerontology
    • Excellence in Work Culture, Corporate Culture & Entrepreneurship
    • Clinical Practice V

SEMESTER 6

• • • Principles of Management; Research & Statistics
    • Emergency and Disaster Management; Critical Care Nursing
    • Clinical Practice VI

Entry Requirement of Diploma in Nursing in International Medical University Malaysia

Fee Structure of Diploma in Nursing in International Medical University Malaysia

Total fees for Diploma in Nursing is RM48,600 (Registration, Tuition and Uniform).

Accommodation & Transportation are optional and not included in the above fee. However, this can be arranged upon request.