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Bachelor of Nursing (Hons)

(R2/0913/6/0017)(04/27) (MQA/FA8944)

Commencement

Sep

Degree/Duration

Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) (IMU):
4 years

Join the Frontline of Healthcare

1

Be the catalyst for impactful change in healthcare. As a registered nurse, you stand at the forefront of preventing illness and injury, and alleviating the suffering through diagnosis and treatment. Join our extensive network of alumni who have successfully secured employment both domestically and overseas upon graduation. Seize the opportunity to become a lasting force for positive change and contribute to a better world.

Make a change at the frontline of healthcare with our full-time Nursing programme. As a registered nurse you are at the forefront of preventing illness and injury, alleviating the suffering of their community through the diagnosis and treatment that contributes to their overall well-being, health, and recovery.

Why Study Nursing at IMU?

01

An Established Private Healthcare University

IMU is Malaysia’s first and most established private medical and healthcare university with over 30 years of dedicated focus in healthcare education. The IMU is placed under the Competitive (Berdaya Saing) category under SETARA 2022 for the third consecutive year.

02

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.

03

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.

04

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 a variety of healthcare fields. This allows for the development of strong friendship amongst peers that will be the foundation of an extensive healthcare professional network upon graduation.

05

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.

Entry Requirements

Pre-University Examination

Requirements

‎

Examinations     Requirements
A-Levels     CCC and credit in Bahasa Melayu at SPM level / Grade C at SVM level

**Candidates with IGCSE/O-Level qualification shall possess a minimum of Grade C in five (5) subjects and Malaysian candidates are required to have a credit in the Malay – First Language subjects.

• Bahasa Melayu / Malay requirement is only applicable to Malaysian candidates only. 

• Minimum age to enroll in a nursing programme is eighteen (18) years old.
STPM     cGPA 2.00 and credit in Bahasa Melayu at SPM level / Grade C at SVM level

**Candidates with IGCSE/O-Level qualification shall possess a minimum of Grade C in five (5) subjects and Malaysian candidates are required to have a credit in the Malay – First Language subjects.

• Bahasa Melayu / Malay requirement is only applicable to Malaysian candidates only.

• Minimum age to enroll in a nursing programme is eighteen (18) years old.
Unified Examination
Certificate (UEC)		     B6 in 5 subjects and possess SPM (only) with:

1) Credit in Bahasa Melayu
2) Credit in Mathematics (Elementary/Additional/Modern)
3) Science (General Science/Biology/ Chemistry/ Physics/ Applied Science/ Additional Science)

• Minimum age to enroll in a nursing programme is eighteen (18) years old.
Ministry of Education
Matriculation #		     cGPA 2.50 and credit in Bahasa Melayu at SPM level / Grade C at SVM level

**Candidates with IGCSE/O-Level qualification shall possess a minimum of Grade C in five (5) subjects and Malaysian candidates are required to have a credit in the Malay – First Language subjects.

• Bahasa Melayu / Malay requirement is only applicable to Malaysian candidates only.

• Minimum age to enroll in a nursing programme is eighteen (18) years old.
Foundation
Studies #		     IMU Foundation in Science / Foundation in Arts or equivalent

CGPA2.50 and credit in Bahasa Melayu at SPM level / Grade C at SVM level

**Candidates with IGCSE/O-Level qualification shall possess a minimum of Grade C in five (5) subjects and Malaysian candidates are required to have a credit in the Malay – First Language subjects.

• Bahasa Melayu / Malay requirement is only applicable to Malaysian candidates only.

• Minimum age to enroll in a nursing programme is eighteen (18) years old.
Degree     • Bachelor Degree with minimum CGPA2.50 (Credit transfer are allowed for Basic Medical Science/ Behavioural Science) equivalent MQF Level 6; and

• Credit in Bahasa Melayu at SPM level/ Grade C at SVM level.

**Candidates with IGCSE/O-Level qualification shall possess a minimum of Grade C in five (5) subjects and Malaysian candidates are required to have a credit in the Malay – First Language subjects.

• Bahasa Melayu / Malay requirement is only applicable to Malaysian candidates only.

• Minimum age to enroll in a nursing programme is eighteen (18) years old.
Diploma     For Malaysian Candidates

• Diploma with minimum CGPA2.50 (Credit transfer are allowed for Basic Medical Science/ Behavioural Science) equivalent MQF Level 4; and

• Credit in Bahasa Melayu at SPM level/ Grade C at SVM level.

**Candidates with IGCSE/O-Level qualification shall possess a minimum of Grade C in five (5) subjects and Malaysian candidates are required to have a credit in the Malay – First Language subjects.

• Bahasa Melayu / Malay requirement is only applicable to Malaysian candidates only.

or

• Diploma in Nursing with minimum CGPA2.50 from a recognised institution by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA); and Possess current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) or Retention of Name (RON) for nurses from MNB (before clinical placement); and

• Credit in Bahasa Melayu at SPM level/ Grade C at SVM level.

For International Candidates

• Diploma with minimum CGPA2.50 (Credit transfer are allowed for Basic Medical Science/ Behavioural Science) equivalent MQF Level 4;

or

• Diploma in Nursing with minimum CGPA2.50 and registered with the Nursing Council of the country of origin; and possess current Temporary Practicing Certificate (TPC) for nurses from MNB (before clinical placement).

• Minimum age to enroll in a nursing programme is eighteen (18) years old.

 

CCC and Credit in Bahasa Melayu at SPM level / Grade C at SVM level

**Candidates with IGCSE/O-Level qualification shall possess a minimum of Grade C in five (5) subjects and Malaysian candidates are required to have a credit in the Malay – First Language subjects.

• Bahasa Melayu / Malay requirement is only applicable to Malaysian candidates only. 

• Minimum age to enroll in a nursing programme is eighteen (18) years old.

• Bachelor Degree with minimum CGPA2.50 (Credit transfer are allowed for Basic Medical Science/ Behavioural Science) equivalent MQF Level 6; and

• Credit in Bahasa Melayu at SPM level/ Grade C at SVM level.

**Candidates with IGCSE/O-Level qualification shall possess a minimum of Grade C in five (5) subjects and Malaysian candidates are required to have a credit in the Malay – First Language subjects.

• Bahasa Melayu / Malay requirement is only applicable to Malaysian candidates only.

• Minimum age to enroll in a nursing programme is eighteen (18) years old.

For Malaysian Candidates

• Diploma with minimum CGPA2.50 (Credit transfer are allowed for Basic Medical Science/ Behavioural Science) equivalent MQF Level 4; and

• Credit in Bahasa Melayu at SPM level/ Grade C at SVM level.

**Candidates with IGCSE/O-Level qualification shall possess a minimum of Grade C in five (5) subjects and Malaysian candidates are required to have a credit in the Malay – First Language subjects.

• Bahasa Melayu / Malay requirement is only applicable to Malaysian candidates only.

or

• Diploma in Nursing with minimum CGPA2.50 from a recognised institution by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA); and Possess current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) or Retention of Name (RON) for nurses from MNB (before clinical placement); and

• Credit in Bahasa Melayu at SPM level/ Grade C at SVM level.

For International Candidates

• Diploma with minimum CGPA2.50 (Credit transfer are allowed for Basic Medical Science/ Behavioural Science) equivalent MQF Level 4;

or

• Diploma in Nursing with minimum CGPA2.50 and registered with the Nursing Council of the country of origin; and possess current Temporary Practicing Certificate (TPC) for nurses from MNB (before clinical placement).

• Minimum age to enroll in a nursing programme is eighteen (18) years old.

IMU Foundation in Science / Foundation in Arts or equivalent CGPA2.50 and credit in Bahasa Melayu at SPM level / Grade C at SVM level

**Candidates with IGCSE/O-Level qualification shall possess a minimum of Grade C in five (5) subjects and Malaysian candidates are required to have a credit in the Malay – First Language subjects.

• Bahasa Melayu / Malay requirement is only applicable to Malaysian candidates only.

• Minimum age to enroll in a nursing programme is eighteen (18) years old.

CGPA2.50 and credit in Bahasa Melayu at SPM level / Grade C at SVM level

**Candidates with IGCSE/O-Level qualification shall possess a minimum of Grade C in five (5) subjects and Malaysian candidates are required to have a credit in the Malay – First Language subjects.

• Bahasa Melayu / Malay requirement is only applicable to Malaysian candidates only.

• Minimum age to enroll in a nursing programme is eighteen (18) years old.

cGPA 2.00 and credit in Bahasa Melayu at SPM level / Grade C at SVM level

**Candidates with IGCSE/O-Level qualification shall possess a minimum of Grade C in five (5) subjects and Malaysian candidates are required to have a credit in the Malay – First Language subjects.

• Bahasa Melayu / Malay requirement is only applicable to Malaysian candidates only.

• Minimum age to enroll in a nursing programme is eighteen (18) years old.

B6 in 5 subjects and possess SPM (only) with:

1) Credit in Bahasa Melayu
2) Credit in Mathematics (Elementary/Additional/Modern)
3) Science (General Science/Biology/ Chemistry/ Physics/ Applied Science/ Additional Science)

• Minimum age to enroll in a nursing programme is eighteen (18) years old.

# 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 Examination

Requirements

‎

Examinations ‎ ‎ Requirements
MUET*     Band score
of 3; or		      
IELTS     Band
score of 5.5; or		      
TOEFL     A minimum score of
453 (PBT); or
133 (CBT); or
Overall score of 46 / Scale score of 3.5 (iBT); or
8 (Essential Online)		      
PTE Academic / PTE Online      A minimum score of 51      
Cambridge English:
A2 Key (KET)		     A minimum score of 160      
Cambridge English:
B1 Preliminary (PET)		     A minimum score of 160      
Cambridge English:
B2 First (FCE)		     A minimum score of 160      
Cambridge English:
C1 Advanced (CAE)		     A minimum score of 160      
Cambridge English:
C2 Proficiency (CPE)		     A minimum score of 160      
Cambridge English: Linguaskill ‎ ‎ A minimum score of 160 ‎ ‎  
Cambridge Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional/Online) ‎ ‎ A minimum score of 200 ‎ ‎  
ELS Certified Intensive English Programme Level (CIEP Level) ‎ ‎ A minimum score of 108 ‎ ‎  

  • Cambridge English: A2 Key (KET)
    A minimum score of 160
  • Cambridge English: B1 Preliminary (PET)
    A minimum score of 160
  • Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)
    A minimum score of 160
  • Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)
    A minimum score of 160
  • Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)
    A minimum score of 160
  • Cambridge English: Linguaskill
    A minimum score of 160

A minimum score of 200

A minimum score of 108

Band score of 5.5

Band score of 3*

A minimum score of

  • 453 (PBT); or
  • 133 (CBT); or
  • Overall score of 46 / Scale score of 3.5 (iBT); or
  • 8 (Essential Online)

A minimum score of 51

* Applicable to Malaysian students only.

Candidates must fulfil Pre-U/Foundation/Diploma requirements; Proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia is highly encouraged.

Note: Please note that achieving the minimum Entry and English requirements as stated does not guarantee you admission into any of IMU’s programmes. Please refer to our Student Admissions Policy for more information.

For International Students

Candidates must fulfil Pre-U/Foundation/Diploma requirements; Proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia is highly encouraged.

Programme Structure

Semester

01

  • Anatomy & Physiology I
  • Sociology & Psychology in Nursing
  • Biochemistry for Nurses
  • Microbiology & Parasitology
  • Fundamental of Nursing I
  • Communication & Counselling for Nurses
  • Clinical Practice 1

Semester

02

  • Fundamental of Nursing II
  • Anatomy & Physiology II
  • Pharmacology
  • Immunology & Communicable Diseases
  • Clinical Practice II

Semester

03

  • Medical Surgical Nursing: Respiratory System
  • Medical Surgical Nursing: Cardiovascular System
  • Medical Surgical Nursing: Hematology
  • Medical Surgical Nursing: Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary System
  • Personal and Professional Development
  • Clinical Practice III
  • Integrity & Anti-corruption

Semester

04

  • Medical Surgical Nursing: Renal System
  • Medical Surgical Nursing: Endocrine System
  • Medical Surgical Nursing: Neurology System
  • Medical Surgical Nursing: Musculoskeletal System
  • Ethics & Law in Nursing
  • Clinical Practice IV

Semester

05

  • Medical Surgical Nursing: Eyes, Ears, Throat and Nose
  • Medical Surgical Nursing: Integumentary System
  • Critical Care Nursing
  • Perioperative Nursing
  • Emergency & Trauma
  • Clinical Practice V
  • Penghayatan Etika & Peradaban / Malay Language Communication 2
  • Philosophy & Current Issues

Semester

06

  • Community Health Nursing
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Research Methodology & Statistic
  • Clinical Practice VI
  • Academic Writing
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A*

* Required for students without credit in Bahasa Melayu

Semester

07

  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Epidemiology
  • Research Project 1
  • Mental Health Nursing
  • Elective Nursing I *
    • Evidence-based Practice
    • Transcultural Nursing
  • Elective Nursing II: Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
  • Clinical Practice VII

* Choose 1 elective module

Semester

08

  • Research Project II
  • Management & Leadership in Nursing
  • Clinical Practice VIII
  • Social Responsibility

  • Curriculum is reviewed periodically and subject to change.

Fee Structure

 

Fee Malaysian Student (RM) International Student (RM)
Application Fee 150 500
Registration Fee 950 2,500
International Student Admin Fee – 2,500
Refundable Caution Deposit 1,000 1,000
Student Association Fees (per semester) 60 60
  • Application fee is payable upon submission of application.
  • Registration fee and refundable caution deposit are payable upon acceptance of the offer letter issued by the IMU Admissions Office.
  • International students will need to pay a Student Visa Administration Fee of up to RM3,500 (depending on nationality) and a personal bond fee when they register. There’s also an annual Student Visa Renewal Fee that applies each year.
  • Students must adhere to the Policy on Payment of Fees.
  • All tuition and ancillary fees are subject to annual increases, currency exchange rates, and exclusive of levy and bridging fees (if any).
  • Application fee and Registration fee is nonrefundable.
  • All students who are applying for the National Higher Education Fund (NHEF) loans are required to pay their semester fees in FULL by the due date stated in the invoice.
  At IMU University
  Malaysian Student
Tuition Fees		 International Student
Tuition Fees
Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) (IMU) 8 semesters, 4 years 8 semesters, 4 years
RM11,500 per semester RM13,000 per semester
Total Duration: 4 years RM92,000 RM104,000 
  • All listed fees are exclusive of the 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST), which will be applied to all international students where applicable.
  • A bursary of RM10,000 is available for eligible students of the nursing programme. Bursaries are granted at the University’s sole discretion and decisions are final.
  • All fees are accurate at time of print.
  • A bursary of RM10,000 is available for eligible students of the nursing programme. Bursaries are granted at the University’s sole discretion and decisions are final.

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At the end of each semester, we had our clinical posting which gave us the experiences in various disciplines such as A&E, ICU, O&G and etc. I could proudly say that nurses who graduated from IMU have been fully equipped with the essence of nursing while caring for our patients holistically.

Chong Mei Sin

Alumna

I have always been passionate about promoting public health and wellness, especially by emphasising healthy eating and living. Food is a basic necessity of our lives and we can never live without it! It is therefore incredibly fulfilling for me to directly or indirectly help people achieve their goals and inspire them to take control of their health by eating right and staying fit.

Darsheka Wanithasan

Alumna

The lecturers were motivated to teach and always ready to help the students when they needed it. The programme has helped to mold and develop me to work under pressure in challenging work settings. The campus was a great place to learn, and the university was always vibrant with various student activities and workshops which created a stimulating environment for learning.

Jessica Preeti Joseph

Alumna

When you are able to do a dressing in aseptic technique, this is science. When you are able to provide a comfortable and friendly dressing, this is an art in nursing.

Marshal Lim

Alumnus

Four years training in IMU had given me enough preparation to work in any area of nursing in the healthcare system. The modules that has been prepared and delivered gave me the opportunity to learn not only in nursing care but also in different points of view. This is very useful for me especially working in an emergency department of a private hospital where patients come from different parts of the world.

Maslina Yusak

Alumna

Frequently Asked Questions

You will need to prepare the following documents for your application:  
  • Verified copies of your academic qualifications
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
  • A copy of your MyKad or the identification page of your passport
  These supporting documents needs to be attached electronically to your application. Please note that all of our programmes require payment of a non-refundable application fee after the application has been submitted. Application will only be processed once the payment for application fee has been made. We wish you all the best with your application and hope we will be welcoming you into one of our programmes soon!
Structure of the programme is available in the programme brochure [Download Brochure]
  • 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
Semester contents are available in the programme brochure [Download Brochure]
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 IMU.

It is compulsory for students to attend a course in Bahasa Malaysia as the national language is used in both community health work and the practice of medicine in Malaysia.

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