ABOUT
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 Degree
Nursing is a specialised 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.
Key Facts
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 30 years of dedicated focus in healthcare education.
IMU achieved the SETARA-2018/2019 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 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.
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.
Programme Structure
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Entry Requirement
| Examinations | Requirements |
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| A- Levels | CCC and Pass SPM / equivalent with: 1) Credit in Bahasa Melayu; and 2) Credit in Mathematics (Elementary / Additional / Modern); and 3) Credit in 2 other subjects; and 4) Either 1 of the credits below: General Science / Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Applied Science |
| STPM | cGPA 2.50 and Pass SPM / equivalent with: 1) Credit in Bahasa Melayu; and 2) Credit in Mathematics (Elementary / Additional / Modern); and 3) Credit in 2 other subjects; and 4) Either 1 of the credits below: General Science / Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Applied Science |
| Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) | B in 5 subjects and Pass SPM / equivalent with: 1) Credit in Bahasa Melayu; and 2) Credit in Mathematics (Elementary / Additional / Modern); and 3) Credit in 2 other subjects; and 4) Either 1 of the credits below: General Science / Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Applied Science |
| Ministry of Education Matriculation # | cGPA 2.50 and Pass SPM / equivalent with: 1) Credit in Bahasa Melayu; and 2) Credit in Mathematics (Elementary / Additional / Modern); and 3) Credit in 2 other subjects; and 4) Either 1 of the credits below: General Science / Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Applied Science |
| Foundation Studies # | IMU Foundation in Science / Foundation in Arts or equivalent cGPA 2.50 and Pass SPM / equivalent with: 1) Credit in Bahasa Melayu; and 2) Credit in Mathematics (Elementary / Additional / Modern); and 3) Credit in 2 other subjects; and 4) Either 1 of the credits below: General Science / Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Applied Science |
| Diploma | Diploma in Nursing or Diploma in related field – cGPA2.50 (No credit transfer) / Diploma in Nursing – CGPA 2.50 from a recognized institution by Nursing Board Malaysia with minimum 2 years clinical working experience (credit transfer allowed) And Pass SPM / Equivalent With: 1) Credit In Bahasa Melayu; And 2) Credit In Mathematics (Elementary / Additional / Modern); And 3) Credit In 2 Other Subjects; And 4) Either 1 Of The Credits Below: General Science / Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Applied Science **International applicants need to be registered with the Nursing Council of the country of origin |
# 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
| English Test | Malaysian Student | International Student |
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| MUET | Band score of 3; or | – |
| IELTS | Overall band score of 5.5; or | Overall band score of 5.5; or |
| TOEFL | Overall score of 215 (CBT)/ 80 (iBT); or | Overall score of 215 (CBT) / 80 (iBT); or |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) | – | Overall score of 162; or |
| Cambridge English : Proficiency (CPE) | – | Overall score of 162; or |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) | – | Overall score of 51 |
| SPM | Credit (C) in English | – |
For International Students
Pass SPM / equivalent with 3 credits
1. Must be able to converse in Bahasa Melayu and a recognised pre-university qualifications by IMU
2. Credit in Mathematics (Elementary / Additional / Modern)
3. Either 1 of the credits below:
~General Science / Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Applied Science
*Applications reviewed on a case by case basis
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.
Application and Registration Fees
| Fee | Malaysian Student (RM) | International Student (RM) |
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| Application Fee | 150 | 500 |
| Registration Fee | 850 | 2,000 |
| Refundable Caution Deposit | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Fee Structure
malaysian student
| Total Duration (years) | At IMU University | At Partner University (PU) | ||||||
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| Years | Total Semesters | Tuition Fee | Estimated Tuition Fees at Partner University | |||||
| Per Semester | Per Year | Years | Semesters | Tuition Fee Per Year * | ||||
| Bachelor of Nursing (Hons)** | 4 | 4 | 8 | 11,500 | 21,000 | – | – | – |
| Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) (ODL Mode)* |
5 | 5 | 10 long semesters | 4,660 | 10,915 | – | – | – |
| 5 short semesters |
1,595 | |||||||
| Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) (ODL Mode)* # After credit exemption |
3½ | 3½ | 7 long semesters |
4,660 | 10,915 | – | – | – |
| 4 short semesters |
1,595 | |||||||
International Student
| Total Duration (years) | At IMU University | At Partner University (PU) | ||||||
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| Years | Total Semesters | Tuition Fee | Estimated Tuition Fees at Partner University | |||||
| Per Semester | Per Year | Years | Semesters | Tuition Fee Per Year * | ||||
| Bachelor of Nursing (Hons)** | 4 | 4 | 8 | 11,500 | 23,000 | – | – | – |
| Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) (ODL Mode)* |
5 | 5 | 10 long semesters | 4,660 | 10,915 | – | – | – |
| 5 short semesters |
1,595 | |||||||
| Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) (ODL Mode)* # After credit exemption |
3½ | 3½ | 7 long semesters |
4,660 | 10,915 | – | – | – |
| 4 short semesters |
1,595 | |||||||
| Country | Estimated Living Costs (Per Year) |
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| Estimated Living Cost (Per Year) | Australia | AUD 21,000 – AUD 30,000 ≈ RM 65,900 – RM 94,200 | AUD 1 ≈ RM3.14 |
| Canada | CAD 28,000 ≈ RM 98,000 | CAD 1 ≈ RM3.50 | |
| China | RMB 85,000 ≈ RM 56,100 | RMB 1 ≈ RM0.66 | |
| Ireland | EUR 12,000 ≈ RM 62,000 | EUR 1 ≈ RM5.17 | |
| New Zealand | NZD 22,000 – NZD 26,000 ≈ RM 64,500 – RM 76,200 | NZD 1 ≈ RM2.93 | |
| United Kingdom | GBP 10,000 – 22,700 ≈ RM60,000 – RM 136,200 | GBP 1 ≈ RM6.00 | |
| United States of America | USD 16,000 ≈ RM 75,800 | USD 1 ≈ RM4.74 | |
| Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | RM36,000 | RM36,000 |
Partner Universities
As an assurance of a total commitment towards quality education in nursing, the IMU maintains its relationship with many partner universities in United Kingdom. Eligible graduates from IMU’s nursing programme can enrol into King’s MSc in MedTech Innovation & Entrepreneurship at King’s College London, United Kingdom.
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Views from Our Community
Darsheka Wanithasan
Alumna, Nursing
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.
Jessica Preeti Joseph
Alumna, Nursing
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.
Chong Mei Sin
Alumna, Nursing
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. We have learned not only to perform nursing skills, but to treat our patients as a “whole” physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
Maslina Yusak
Alumna, Nursing
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.
Marshal Lim
Alumnus, Nursing
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the structure of the programme?
Structure of the programme is 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.
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A Word from the Programme Director
DR CHANG WOAN CHING
Lecturer & Programme Director
PhD (AeU), MNSc (OUM), BNSc (Monash),
Critical Care in Nursing (UM), RN (TTCL Assunta)
“Caring remains the essence of nursing. It is the caring behavior and practices that distinguish nursing from other professions. The IMU nursing degree programme has been planned to prepare a person to become a registered nurse and to be able to practise his or her profession in a variety of settings – in the public or private sector healthcare system as well as in other health-related industries.“