Bachelor of Nursing (Hons)

Be a driving force for meaningful change in healthcare. As a registered nurse, you play a critical role in preventing illness and injury while providing compassionate care through diagnosis and treatment. IMU’s Nursing programme prepares students to become skilled healthcare professionals who make a lasting impact on individuals and communities. Graduates join an extensive alumni network, with many successfully securing employment both in Malaysia and internationally. This programme offers the opportunity to become a dedicated advocate for health and well-being, contributing to a better world.  

IMU’s full-time Nursing programme equips students with the knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to excel in the field. Registered nurses trained at IMU take on vital responsibilities at the frontline of healthcare, alleviating suffering and promoting recovery. With clinical exposure in both private and public hospitals and healthcare agencies, students gain the practical skills required to deliver safe and effective patient care in diverse settings.  

With the global demand for nurses on the rise, graduates of IMU’s Nursing programme have a competitive advantage in securing employment after registering with the Nursing Board Malaysia. As IMU offers the most extensive selection of healthcare programmes in Malaysia, nursing students are immersed in a multidisciplinary learning environment. This exposure fosters strong professional relationships, laying the foundation for a robust healthcare network upon graduation.  

IMU’s Nursing curriculum is designed and delivered by highly qualified and experienced faculty members, ensuring that students receive training that meets international standards and global healthcare needs.

• A-Levels: CCC and Pass SPM / equivalent with:  
  • 1) Credit in Bahasa Melayu; and  
  • 2) Credit in Mathematics (Elementary / Additional / Modern); and  
  • 3) Credit in 2 other subjects; and  
  • 4) Either 1 of the credits below: General Science / Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Applied Science  
• STPM: cGPA 2.50 and Pass SPM / equivalent with:  
  • 1) Credit in Bahasa Melayu; and  
  • 2) Credit in Mathematics (Elementary / Additional / Modern); and  
  • 3) Credit in 2 other subjects; and  
  • 4) Either 1 of the credits below: General Science / Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Applied Science  
• Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): B in 5 subjects and Pass SPM / equivalent with:  
  • 1) Credit in Bahasa Melayu; and  
  • 2) Credit in Mathematics (Elementary / Additional / Modern); and  
  • 3) Credit in 2 other subjects; and  
  • 4) Either 1 of the credits below: General Science / Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Applied Science  
• Ministry of Education Matriculation #: cGPA 2.50 and Pass SPM / equivalent with:  
  • 1) Credit in Bahasa Melayu; and  
  • 2) Credit in Mathematics (Elementary / Additional / Modern); and  
  • 3) Credit in 2 other subjects; and  
  • 4) Either 1 of the credits below: General Science / Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Applied Science  
• Foundation Studies #: IMU Foundation in Science / Foundation in Arts or equivalent cGPA 2.50 and Pass SPM / equivalent with:  
  • 1) Credit in Bahasa Melayu; and  
  • 2) Credit in Mathematics (Elementary / Additional / Modern); and  
  • 3) Credit in 2 other subjects; and  
  • 4) Either 1 of the credits below: General Science / Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Applied Science  
• Diploma: Diploma in Nursing or Diploma in related field – cGPA 2.50 (No credit transfer) / Diploma in Nursing – cGPA 2.50 from a recognised institution by Nursing Board Malaysia with minimum 2 years clinical working experience (credit transfer allowed) And Pass SPM / Equivalent With:  
  • 1) Credit in Bahasa Melayu; and  
  • 2) Credit in Mathematics (Elementary / Additional / Modern); and  
  • 3) Credit in 2 other subjects; and  
  • 4) Either 1 of the credits below: General Science / Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Applied Science  
    **International applicants need to be registered with the Nursing Council of the country of origin

The minimum age requirement for entry into a medical programme is 18 years old during admissions.
# The duration of this programme must be a minimum of 1 year in the same accredited institution and foundation in other disciplines are accepted.

English Proficiency Requirements:

• MUET**:
  • For Malaysian Student: Band score of 3; or  
  • For International Student: –  
• IELTS** : 
  • For Malaysian Student: Overall band score of 5.5; or  
  • For International Student: Overall band score of 5.5; or  
• TOEFL**:  
  • For Malaysian Student: Overall score of 215 (CBT) / 80 (iBT); or  
  • For International Student: Overall score of 215 (CBT) / 80 (iBT); or  
• Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)**: 
  • For Malaysian Student: –  
  • For International Student: Overall score of 162; or  
• Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)**:  
  • For Malaysian Student: –  
  • For International Student: Overall score of 162; or  
• Pearson Test of English (PTE)**:
  • For Malaysian Student: –  
  • For International Student: Overall score of 51; or  
• SPM** :
  • For Malaysian Student: Credit (C) in English  
  • For International Student: –  

For International Students:

Pass SPM / equivalent with 3 credits

1. Candidates are highly encouraged to possess basic proficiency in the local language (Bahasa Malaysia)

2. Credit in Mathematics (Elementary / Additional / Modern)

3. Either 1 of the credits below:

~General Science / Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Applied Science

* Applications will be assessed on a case by case basis
**Applicable to IMU local degree only.

Semester 1:

• Anatomy & Physiology I
• Biochemistry
• Microbiology & Parasitology
• Sociology & Psychology in Nursing
• Fundamental of Nursing (FON) !
• Communication & Counselling for Nurses
• Personal & Professional Development

Semester  2:

• Anatomy & Physiology Il
• Fundamental of Nursing (FON) |I|
• Pharmacology
• Immunology & Communicable Diseases
• Clinical Practice |

Semester 3:

• Medical Surgical Nursing: Respiratory
• Medical Surgical Nursing: Cardiovascular
• Medical Surgical Nursing: Hematology
• Medical Surgical Nursing: Gastrointestinal
• Clinical Practice II|
• Work Life Balance from a Global & Malaysian Perspective
• Integrity & Anti-corruption

Semester 4:

• Medical Surgical Nursing: Renal
• Medical Surgical Nursing: Endocrine
• Medical Surgical Nursing: Neurology
• Medical Surgical Nursing: Musculoskeletal
• Clinical Practice III
• Ethics & Law in Nursing

Semester 5:

• Medical Surgical Nursing: ENT & Eye
• Medical Surgical Nursing: Integumentary
• Emergency & Trauma
• Critical Care Nursing
• Perioperative Nursing
• Clinical Practice IV
• Penghayatan Etika & Peradaban / Malay Language Communication 2
• Philosophy & Current Issues

Semester 6:

• Community Health Nursing
• Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Pediatric Nursing
• Clinical Practice V
• Academic Writing
• Bahasa Kebangsaan A*

Semester 7:

• Research Methodology & Statistic
• Epidemiology
• Research Project 1
• Mental Health Nursing
• Elective Nursing, I*
  • - Maternal & New Born
  • - Critical Care Nursing
• Elective Nursing I (Entrepreneurship)
• Clinical Practice VI
• Clinical Practice VII|

Semester 8:

• Social Responsibility
• Research Project 2
• Management & Leadership in Nursing
• Clinical Practice VIII