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 of science (thesis) and PhD (thesis) in nursing are beginning to be offered.
Entrance requirements
2.1 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 |
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:
*Candidate must obtain at least Grade C in Biology at SPM level. 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. |
Minimum Qualifications for Matriculation and Foundation |
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:
*Candidate must obtain at least Grade C in Biology at SPM level. 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. |
Minimum Qualification Diploma /Equivalent |
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:
*Candidate must obtain a minimum of grade C in Biology at SPM level or its equivalent. 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 National Higher School Certificate/A Level or Its Equivalent |
Fulfill the University General Requirements and Specific programme requirements Have obtained a CGPA of 2.75/4.00 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:
*Candidate must obtain a minimum of grade C in Biology at SPM level or its equivalent. and Have obtained one (1) of the English Language Proficiency qualification as below:
and Passed the interview and the health screening. |
Minimum Qualification for Matriculation/Foundation Studies |
Fulfill the University General Requirements and Specific programme requirements Have obtained a Matriculation/Foundation Certificate from recognised Institutions with at least a CGPA of 2.75/4.00; 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:
*Candidate must obtain a minimum of grade C in Biology at SPM level or its equivalent. and Have obtained one (1) of the English Language Proficiency qualification as below:
and Passed the interview and the health screening. |
Minimum Qualification for Diploma |
Fulfill the University General Requirements and Specific programme 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:
*Candidate must obtain a minimum of grade C in Biology at SPM level or its equivalent. and Have obtained one (1) of the English Language Proficiency qualification as below:
and Passed the interview and the health screening. |
Master / Master of Science (Nursing) Degree Program
Local students:
International students:
Doctor of Philosophy (Nursing) Program
Local students:
International students:
Updated:: 07/02/2023 [mukhriz]
Dean's General Office
Level 3, Administration Building,
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences,
43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor Darul Ehsan.