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Diploma in Nursing Science

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Description

The PICOMS 3 year Diploma in Nursing programme develops student 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 the 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, while also giving them the cutting edge in the health care industry.

The curriculum for the Diploma in Nursing is based on the national requirements from the Malaysia Nursing Board and is fully approved. The programme provides the student with a complete experience in the different fields of nursing. With this programme, the students will be able to select the particular area of interest to eventually focus on as PICOMS International University College arranges clinical placements for candidates to guarantee them a position in the healthcare services, be it locally or internationally.

Field of Study

Medicine & Healthcare

Duration (Years)

3

Course Fees

RM 58,915 (USD 13,790)

MQA No.

MQA/FA 9592

Degree Type

Internal Degree
Intake (Month)

April and July

O-Level/GCSE

GCE/O-LEVEL: Pass with 5 grade ‘C’ in below subject

● Mathematics

● 1 science subject (Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Science, Applied Science)

● Any 3 Subjects
SPM/STPM

iPassed Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia(SPM) or its equivalent with a minimum of five (5) credits in the following subjects;

Mandatory credit in :

• Mathematics (Elementary or Additional or Modern)

AND

Either ONE of the credit below :

• General science
• Biology
• Chemistry and pass in Biology
• Physics and pass in Biology
• Applied sciences

AND

Credits in three (3) other subjects
English Requirements

A pass in International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with an overall band score of minimum 5.5;

OR

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 550

Year 1

Anatomy

Physiology

Medical Microbiology

Bioscience

Nursing I

Behavioural Science

PISPA/ Community Service

Statistical Research & Ethic

Medical I

Pharmacology I

Surgical I

Nursing II

Community Health I

Community Service (Medical Care Project)
Year 2

Medical II

Medical III

Pharmacology II

Surgical II

Community Health II

Orthopaedic

Emergency Medical I

Emergency Medical II

Research Project

Clinical Placement I : Medical & Paediatric
Year 3

Biostatistic

Community Health & Epidermiology

Introduction to Research

Alternative & Traditional Medicine

Clinical Skills Training

Phlebotomy

Basic life support

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