Nursing (ODL)

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Bachelor of Nursing (Hons)

KPT/JPT(N-DL/0913/6/0001)09/2029 | MQA/PA14397

Commencement

Apr & Sep

Degree/Duration

Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) (IMU):
3.5 years* (Part-time)
*After credit exemption from 5-year duration. Subject to terms and conditions

Elevate Your Nursing Career

1

The Open and Distance Learning (ODL) programme is tailored for employed registered nurses seeking to broaden their practice scope and elevate their Diploma in Nursing qualification to a Bachelor’s degree. Nurses have the opportunity to specialise in specific areas of nursing or enhance their career prospects while maintaining flexibility, allowing them to study at their own pace and convenience.

Why Study Nursing (ODL) 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. IMU achieved the SETARA-2018/19 Tier 6 status (Outstanding) under the Mature University category.

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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.

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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.

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OFFERED as a PART-TIME PROGRAMME THROUGH ODL MODE

IMU open and distance learning programme can help working registered nurses who are unable to attend campus-based or full-time courses to realise their educational aspirations. With the open and distance learning programme, students can pursue and complete their desired courses from anywhere.

Entry Requirements

Malaysian Candidates

  • Pass Diploma in Nursing from a recognised institution by Malaysian Nursing Board (MNB).
  • Minimum TWO (2) years clinical working experiences.
  • Possess current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) for nurses from Malaysian Nursing Board (MNB).

International Candidates

  • Pass Diploma in Nursing and Registered with the Nursing Council of the country of origin.
  • Minimum TWO (2) years clinical working experiences.
  • Possess current Temporary Practicing Certificate (TPC) for nurses from Malaysian Nursing Board (MNB).

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.

Programme Structure

Semester

01

*Fundamentals of Nursing I
*Fundamentals of Nursing II
*Clinical Practice I

Semester

02

*Clinical Practice II
*Clinical Practice III
*Communication & Counselling for Nurses

Short Semester

01

*Clinical Practice VII
*Clinical Practice VIII

Semester

03

*Clinical Practice IV
*Clinical Practice V
*Microbiology & Parasitology

Semester

04

Sociology & Psychology in Nursing
Immunology & Communicable Diseases in Nursing
Personal & Professional Development
Ethics & Law in Nursing

Short Semester

02

Anatomy & Physiology I
Biochemistry for Nurses

Semester

05

Anatomy & Physiology II
Pharmacology
Medical Surgical Nursing: Haematology
MPU2: Academic Writing

Semester

06

Medical Surgical Nursing: Respiratory
Medical Surgical Nursing: Cardiovascular
Medical Surgical Nursing: Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary
Medical Surgical Nursing: Eye & ENT

Short Semester

03

Medical Surgical Nursing: Endocrine
MPU3: Integrity & Anti-Corruption

Semester

07

Medical Surgical Nursing: Renal
Medical Surgical Nursing: Neurology
Medical Surgical Nursing: Musculoskeletal
Medical Surgical Nursing: Integumentary

Semester

08

Critical Care Nursing
Perioperative Nursing
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Paediatric Nursing
MPU1: Philosophy & Current Issues

Short Semester

04

Community Health Nursing
Emergency & Trauma

Semester

09

Research Methodology & Statistics
Research Project I
Mental Health Nursing
Elective Nursing I

Semester

10

Epidemiology
Management & Leadership in Nursing
Elective Nursing II (Entrepreneurship)
Clinical Practice VI (Elective Nursing I)
MPU1 Penghayatan Etika & Peradaban
MPU4 Social Responsibility

Short Semester

05

Research project II

  • The curriculum is reviewed periodically and is subject to change.
  • The MPU courses are compulsory modules imposed by the Ministry of Higher Education under the Private Higher Educational Institutions Act 1996 (Act 555).
  • * Credit transfer of Core Sciences subjects is allowed for graduates of Diploma in Nursing, with a maximum of 30% of total graduating credits. This is based on a case-by-case basis as permitted by Malaysian Nursing Board (MNB), Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), and the university’s guidelines. All students must pass the required courses to fulfil the graduating credits as a prerequisite for the award of the degree.

Fee Structure

Fee Malaysian Student (RM) International Student (RM)
Application Fee 150 500
Registration Fee 850 2,000
Refundable Caution Deposit 1,000 1,000
  • Application fee is payable upon submission of application.
  • Registration fee and refundable caution deposit is payable upon acceptance of the offer letter issued by the IMU Admissions Office.
  • As stipulated by Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education, international students are required to pay Student Visa Application fee of RM3,000 AND personal bond (depending on nationality) upon registration.
  • International students will also be required to pay Student Visa Renewal fee every year.
  • Students must adhere to the Policy on Payment of Fees
  • All students are required to pay Student Association Fees of RM40 per semester which will be subject to annual increase.
  • All fees are subject to currency exchanges rates and exclusive of levy and bridging fees (if any).
  • Application fee and registration fee are non refundable.
  Malaysian Student
Tuition Fees
International Student
Tuition Fees
Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) 10 long semesters 10 long semesters
(ODL mode) (IMU)* RM4,680 per semester RM4,680 per semester
Total Duration: 5 years 5 short semesters 5 short semesters
  RM1,606 per semester RM1,606 per semester
Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) 7 long semesters 7 long semesters
(ODL mode) (IMU)* RM4,680 per semester RM4,680 per semester
#After credit exemption 4 short semesters 4 short semesters
Total Duration: 3.5 years RM1,606 per semester RM1,606 per semester
  • *Available to nursing diploma holders with a minimum of 2 years of working experience and a valid APC in Malaysia. ODL stands for open and distance learning.

Get All The Facts About Our Programme

Explore in-depth information on our programme, including intake dates, curriculum, partner universities, career pathways, and admissions requirements.

Our Industrial Partners

The curriculum structure is constantly updated to meet the ever-changing industries’ needs and includes research-led teaching to deliver evidence-based knowledge and practice in the industry. Students will have the opportunity to undergo industrial training in the related sectors in their final semester. They will also be able to collaborate with industry or/and researcher in related project in their final year.

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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.

A Word From The Programme Director

Welcome to this unique, innovative and flexible nursing degree programme. IMU has designed this part-time ODL programme specifically for the needs of registered nurses like you, where you can further your study, advance your career while still working at your current workplace. The curriculum is designed in such a way that it is based on your prior learning and clinical experiences as a registered nurse. This degree programme will not only extend your clinical knowledge, but it will also improve your personal development and critical thinking skills on how to apply work experiences, extrapolate evidence-based nursing knowledge in responding to various challenges and adapting to constant changes within the healthcare delivery system. It will also allow you to foster innovations in enhancing safe nursing practice. You will be able to further develop your competency skills as a professional practitioner, researcher, role model and most importantly, as a lifelong self-directed learner in order to upgrade the standard of practice and facilitate the development of others.

Chow Suh Hing

Lecturer and Programme Director, Nursing (ODL)

RN, Certificate in Teaching & Learning in Nursing (IMU), BNurs (Monash), PGrad. Diploma in Diabetes (South Wales UK), MNurs (Monash)

A Word From The Programme Director

Welcome to this unique, innovative and flexible nursing degree programme. IMU has designed this part-time ODL programme specifically for the needs of registered nurses like you, where you can further your study, advance your career while still working at your current workplace. The curriculum is designed in such a way that it is based on your prior learning and clinical experiences as a registered nurse. This degree programme will not only extend your clinical knowledge, but it will also improve your personal development and critical thinking skills on how to apply work experiences, extrapolate evidence-based nursing knowledge in responding to various challenges and adapting to constant changes within the healthcare delivery system. It will also allow you to foster innovations in enhancing safe nursing practice. You will be able to further develop your competency skills as a professional practitioner, researcher, role model and most importantly, as a lifelong self-directed learner in order to upgrade the standard of practice and facilitate the development of others.

Chow Suh Hing

Lecturer and Programme Director, Nursing (ODL)

RN, Certificate in Teaching & Learning in Nursing (IMU), BNurs (Monash), PGrad. Diploma in Diabetes (South Wales UK), MNurs (Monash)

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