The Diploma in Nursing held at MAHSA University is a popular three year program. Its popularity lies in it being a program for a wide variety of young people with a wide variety of qualifications. At the same time, successful completion of the program leads to a huge choice of options for diploma in nursing holders – ranging from bedside nursing as a staff nurse to further professional and higher academic studies for those wishing to specialize.

At MAHSA University, our 3 year Diploma in Nursing develops students know how in nursing, enabling them to provide safe and competent care in various healthcare settings. The course combines theoretical learning in classrooms and practical training in simulation ward and skills lab. In addition, students will be required to attend practical placements in participating local hospitals. The strong emphasis in nursing knowledge and hands on training ensures graduates competency as Registered Nurses as well as giving them the advantage in the employee selection.

The curriculum for the Diploma in Nursing is based on the national requirements from the Malaysia Nursing Board and is fully approved. A feature of the program is that it gives the student a wide variety of experience in the different fields of nursing. By the end of the program, the student will be able to decide what particular area he or she wishes to join. This aspect is so important that MAHSA University arranges placements for successful candidates to guarantee a place in the healthcare services, either in the Government or private sectors.

The curriculum features studies in nursing as a profession, fundamentals of nursing care, transcultural nursing, microbiology, pharmacology, psychology, sociology, nutrition, medical-surgical nursing, orthopaedic nursing, accident and emergency nursing, accident and emergency nursing, mental health nursing, nursing of children, ophthalmic nursing, ear nose and throat nursing, gynaecological and maternity nursing, management in nursing, research in nursing and others. All these experiences are planned carefully to give an equal balance of theory and practice. The variety is there!

Semester 1

• Anatomy and Physiology I
• Nursing Practice I
• Communications, Counselling, Interprofessional Relationship and Professional Adjustment
• Psychology, Developmental Psychology and Sociology
• English for Nurses
• Nursing Practicum I

Semester 2

• Anatomy and Physiology II
• Introduction to Surgical Nursing
• Microbiology and Parasitology
• Nursing Practice II
• Pharmacology
• Nursing Practicum II

Semester 3

• Gastrointestinal Nursing
• Cardiovascular and Respiratory Nursing
• Autoimmune, Hemapoetic and Oncology Nursing
• Islamic / Moral Studies
• Computer for Nurses
• Nursing Practicum III

Semester 4

• Genitourinary Nursing
• Obstetric and Gynaecology Nursing
• Paediatric Nursing
• Environmental Health, Epidemiology and Nutrition
• National Language
• Nursing Practicum IV

Semester 5

• Musculoskeletal and Geriatric Nursing
• Community Nursing
• Ophthalmology and Otorinolaryngology Nursing
• Neurology and Endocrinology Nursing
• Malaysian Studies
• Nursing Practicum V

Semester 6

• Emergency and Intensive Care Nursing
• Nursing Management and Medico Legal
• Research and Statistics in Nursing
• Mental Health Nursing
• Nursing Practicum VI

SPM / O Level / equivalent:

5 Credits in Bahasa Malayu (Malaysian Candidates)

AND

Mathematic (Elementary/Modern/Additional)

AND

Science: General Science or

Biology or

Chemistry & pass in Biology or

Physics & pass in Biology

AND

2 other subjects (Malaysian Candidates) / 3 other subjects (International Candidates)

AND

English Proficiency:

Malaysian candidates: Pass in English

International candidates: Pass IELTS with minimum 5.5 / TOEFL with minimum 515/215/80) (if qualification obtained is from an institution where English is not the medium of instruction) and able to converse in Bahasa Melayu;

Health requirements:

All candidates must be certified medically fit by a registered medical practitioner within one month from commencement of the nursing programme

Students must not have any physical disabilities or impaired senses that hinders nursing dexterity

Students with medical conditions such as HIV, AIDS, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, epilepsy, mental health disorders and color blindness cannot be admitted into the programme.

Pregnancy is not allowed throughout the course

April/Oct

Diploma graduates are employed in public and private hospitals, nursing homes, day care centres, haemodialysis centres, health centres (public), armed force clinics and hospitals, and Jabatan Hal Ehwal Orang Asli (JHEOA) Hospital.