Bachelor of Science (Hons) Nursing

The practical Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Nursing program at MAHSA University is intended for people who are dedicated to improving the health of individuals, families, communities, and society at large. Additionally, they will receive hands-on instruction in everything from the use of clinical and medical equipment to simulation exercises. Graduates of the program will be highly valued members of the medical community both domestically and internationally since they will have the knowledge and abilities necessary to provide skilled medical treatment to patients of all ages in a range of situations.

Any one of these:

• Pass STPM / equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.50
• Pass A Level minimum grade C in 3 subjects
• Pass Foundation in Science/Matriculation with minimum CGPA 2.50
• Pass Diploma in Science with minimum CGPA 2.50 (credit transfer not allowed
• SPM/O Level/equivalent: 5 Credits in Bahasa Malayu (Local Candidates) & Mathematic (Elementary/Modern/Additional) & Science (General Sc/Biology/Chemistry & pass in Biology/Physics & pass in Biology & 2 other subjects (Local Candidates) / 3 other subjects (International Candidates) & pass in English (Local Candidates);

Language  Requirements
 

• Local Candidates: Pass MUET with minimum Band 3 / Pass IELTS with minimum 5.5 / TOEFL with minimum 515/215/80

• International Candidates: Pass IELTS with minimum 5.5 / TOEFL with minimum 515/215/80 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

Semester 1

• Anatomy and Physiology 1
• Principles of Nursing 1
• Communication
• Nutrition and Metabolism
• Study Skills
• Nursing Practice 1
• Tamadun Islam & Tamadun Asia (For Local Students)
• Malaysian Studies (For International Students)

Semester 2

• Anatomy and Physiology 2
• Principles of Nursing 2
• Microbiology and Parasitology
• Medical-Surgical Nursing 1
• Pharmacology
• Nursing Practice 2
• Hubungan Etnik (For Local Students)
• Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi (For International Students)

Semester 3

• Psychology and Sociology
• Medical-Surgical Nursing (Cardiac and Respiratory)
• Medical-Surgical Nursing (Gastro-Intestinal)
• Comparative Religion
• Nursing Practice 3
• Nursing Practice 4

Semester 4

• Medical-Surgical Nursing 4 (Endocrine, Neurological, Genito-Urinary)
• Medical-Surgical Nursing 5 (Musculo-Skeletal, Hematopoietic, Oncology)
• Medical-Surgical Nursing 6 (Eye, ENT, Skin, Burns, Aesthetics, and Infectious Diseases)
• Nursing Practice 5 and 6

Semester 5

• Obstetrics and Gynaecology Nursing
• Paediatric Nursing
• Community Nursing
• Nursing Practice 7
• Nursing Practice 8

Semester 6

• Community Work
• Research, Methodology, and Statistics
• Evidence-Based Practice
• Mental Health Nursing and Geriatrics
• Trauma and Emergency, Critical Care, and Peri-Operative Nursing
• Nursing Practice 9

Semester 7

• Research Project
• Policy and Politics in Healthcare
• Management, Leadership, Medico-Legal, and Nursing Professional Issues
• Nursing Practice 10

Semester 8

• Entrepreneurship
• Theory Presentation as Appropriate for Elective Nursing Practice 1 and 2
• Elective Nursing Practice 1