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 Introduction Academic Calendar
Given the shortages of nurses worldwide, this profession offers many
Intakes
employment and career opportunities. Here in Sunway University College, April & July
we prepare nursing students for a diverse and rewarding profession that
combines compassion with sophisticated health technology. Duration
3 Years
Our Diploma in Nursing ensures that students acquire skills in treating,
rehabilitating, counselling and educating patients, and learning to
MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION
work as part of a healthcare team in many settings. The programme
ensures that Sunway University College’s nursing graduates emerge as English
professionals who are Caring, Knowledgeable and have Integrity when
treating those in need of assistance.

Assessment & Examinations

Theory and practical assessments will be conducted throughout the 3-year programme. Students are required to pass the
Sunway University College final examination in order to be eligible to sit for the Malaysian Nursing Board Registration Examination.

Programme Structure

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

English for Nurses Islamic / Moral Studies Malaysia / Malay Language

Study Skills Respiratory Nursing Endocrine Nursing
Principle and Practice in Nursing I Haemopoietic and Oncology Otorhinolaryngo Nursing
Semester I Microbiology and Parasitology Nursing Community Health Nursing II
Psychology and Sociology Gastrointestinal Nursing Neurological Nursing
Anatomy and Physiology I Gynaecology Nursing Psychiatric Nursing
Communication, Public Relations Communicable Disease Nursing
and Medicolegal Aspects

Principle and Practice in Nursing II Orthopaedic Nursing Malaysian Studies

Anatomy and Physiology II Urology Nursing Community Health Nursing III
Pharmacology Obstetric Nursing Dermatological Nursing
Semester II Surgical Nursing Paediatric Nursing Emergency and Intensive
Cardiovascular Nursing Community Health Nursing I Nursing
Ophthalmology Nursing Gerontology Nursing
Research
Management

The programme comprises both theory and practicum and lasts 3 years. Lectures will be conducted in Sunway University College campus.
Students’ learning and practice of nursing skills will be further enhanced in a simulated ward and skills lab before going for clinical postings
at healthcare institutions. Practical experience would be attained in both private and public healthcare settings. Students will be guided by
experienced nurses who have vast clinical exposure and have acquired professional skills in different specialities.

Facilities
Throughout the duration of the nursing programme, students have access to various facilities which aid learning
and acquisition of skills to becoming professional nurses. These facilities are listed below:-

• Classrooms Seminars, lectures and tutorials

• Lecture Halls Large scale lectures
• Simulated Ward For practice of clinical skills and nursing procedures in a simulated clinical environment
• Skills Laboratory To practise and acquire specific micro nursing skills
• Computer Facilities To gather the latest online medical information, to complete assignments,
and to undertake statistical analysis using statistical software
• Laboratory Computer Terminals Access to anatomy and nursing procedure software programmes for in-depth study
• Tun Hussein Onn Library On-shelf nursing and medical texts, and also online medical journals. Access to the library
databases is also available to Sunway University College students via Wi-Fi.
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Career Prospects
Career prospects for graduate nurses are both exciting and rewarding by nature. Following graduation, many continue to take on
more specialised qualifications, and also proceed to higher degrees. Due to the shortage of nurses worldwide, many nurses are
offered employment internationally (i.e. Europe, the Middle East, USA, etc.). Please refer to the chart which details the academic and
professional career progression of the nursing graduate.

Consultant
Researcher
PhD Director / Administrator
Faculty Head
Academician Healthcare Institutions
(Tertiary Hospitals, Clinics,
Nursing Home, Dialysis Centres,
Community Nursing,
Researcher
Non-Government Organisation)
Clinical Specialist
Master of Nursing
Educator / Lecturer
Institutions of Higher Learning
Manager / Administrator
(Colleges / Universities)

Corporate Bodies
Bachelor of Nursing Nurse Manager (Pharmaceuticals,
Nurse Tutor Insurance Companies,
Clinical Instructor Medical Supplies etc)
Registered Nurse
Post Basic Industrial Organisations

Registered Nurse
Diploma in Nursing Industrial Nurse

Entry Requirements

SPM 5 credits (inclusive Mathematics and Science) with compulsory pass in BM and English. Other
accepted subjects can be: Geography, History, Literature, Commerce, Economics, Accounting etc.
STPM or equivalent This would be taken into consideration (on a case-by-case basis, based
upon SPM or equivalent results) and the application would be viewed more favourably
UEC 5 Bs with compulsory pass in BM

Note: Students with academic qualifications that are not listed above are advised to write to the Department of Nursing for the entrance
requirements that are specific to those countries or institutions.

Sponsorship by Sunway Medical Centre is available

• Applicants are required to obtain minimum credit in English,
Mathematics, BM, Biology/General Science and another academic subject.
• Applicants are required to fulfil an interview and medical check-up.

For more information,

please email to info@sunway.edu.my

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All information is correct at the time of printing (Nov 2010)
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