The Bachelor of Nursing program at UPM was first offered in 2004 by taking nursing diploma graduates and the duration of the program is for 2 years. Beginning in September 2012, the 4-year Bachelor of Nursing program began to be offered. In September 2014, the postgraduate program; Master Science (thesis) and PhD (thesis) in field of nursing are beginning to be offered.
Program Pre-Graduate: Bachelor of Nursing with Honours
All students must meet the admission requirements as follows set by MOE, UPM Senate and Malaysian Nursing Board.
For Local Students:
Minimum Qualification for STPM |
Minimum Qualifications for Matriculation and Foundation |
Minimum Qualification Diploma /Equivalent |
Meet the General Requirements of the University and SPECIAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Obtained at least CGPA 2.75; and Meet the entry requirements of the Malaysian Nursing Board; and Obtained at least Grade C at SPM level in one (1) of the following subjects: · Biology/ Chemistry / Physics / Science / Applied Science; · Mathematics / Additional Mathematics; · English;
and
Obtained at least Level 3 Band 3.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examination effective from Session 1 Year 2021 or Band 3 for examination until Year 2020;
and Pass the interview and health screening. |
Meet the General Requirements of the University and SPECIAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Obtained at least CGPA 2.75; and Meet the entry requirements of the Malaysian Nursing Board; and Obtained at least Grade C at SPM level in one (1) of the following subjects: · Biology/ Chemistry / Physics / Science / Applied Science; · Mathematics / Additional Mathematics; · English;
and
Obtained at least Level 3 Band 3.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examination effective from Session 1 Year 2021 or Band 3 for examination until Year 2020;
and Pass the interview and health screening. |
Meet the General Requirements of the University and SPECIAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Possess a Diploma in a suitable field or other qualifications recognized by the UPM Senate with a minimum GPA of 2.75 (no credit transfer);
or
Possess a Diploma in Nursing recognized by the Malaysian Nursing Board and the UPM Senate with at least a CGPA of 2.75 and two (2) years of working experience in the nursing field (credit transfer allowed); and Have the latest Annual Practice Certificate from the Malaysian Nursing Board; and Have fulfilled the Malaysia Nursing Board (MNB) requirements;
and Have obtained a minimum of grade C at SPM level or its equivalent in one (1) of the following subjects: · Biology/ Chemistry / Physics / Science / Applied Science; · Mathematics / Additional Mathematics; · English;
and Obtained at least Level 3 Band 3.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examination effective from Session 1 Year 2021 or Band 3 for examination until Year 2020; and Pass the interview and health screening. |
For International Students:
Minimum Qualification for STPM |
Minimum Qualifications for Matriculation and Foundation |
Minimum Qualification Diploma /Equivalent |
Meet the General Requirements of the University and SPECIAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Obtained at least CGPA 2.75/4.00; and Meet the entry requirements of the Malaysian Nursing Board; and Obtained at least Grade C at SPM level in one (1) of the following subjects: · Biology/ Chemistry / Physics / Science / Applied Science; · Mathematics / Additional Mathematics; · English; and Have obtained one (1) of the English Language Proficiency qualification as below:
and Pass the interview and health screening. |
Meet the General Requirements of the University and SPECIAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Obtained at least CGPA 2.75/4.00; and Meet the entry requirements of the Malaysian Nursing Board; and Obtained at least Grade C at SPM level in one (1) of the following subjects: · Biology/ Chemistry / Physics / Science / Applied Science; · Mathematics / Additional Mathematics; · English; and Have obtained one (1) of the English Language Proficiency qualification as below:
and Pass the interview and health screening. |
Meet the General Requirements of the University and SPECIAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Have obtained a Diploma from recognised Institutions with at least a CGPA of 2.75/4.00; and Have fulfilled the Malaysia Nursing Board (MNB) requirements; and Obtain Diploma in the relevant field approved by the UPM Senate with at least a CGPA of 2.75 (no credit transfer); or Obtain Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution approved by the Malaysian Nursing Board (MNB) with at least a CGPA of 2.75 and two (2) years of clinical working experience in nursing (credit transfer allowed); and Possess Temporary Practicing Certificate (TPC) for nurses from MNB; and Have obtained a minimum of grade C at SPM level or its equivalent in one (1) of the following subjects: · Biology/ Chemistry / Physics / Science / Applied Science; · Mathematics / Additional Mathematics; · English; and Have obtained one (1) of the English Language Proficiency qualification as below:
and Pass the interview and health screening. |
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME
More information related to this program can be referred to the website of the School of Graduate Studies, please click the link on the UPM Graduate Program
Updated:: 03/04/2024 [mukhriz]
Dean's General Office
Level 3, Administration Building,
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences,
43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor Darul Ehsan.