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Academic Programme

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:

  • Biology*/ Chemistry / Physics / Science / Applied Science;
  • Mathematics / Additional Mathematics;
  • Bahasa Inggeris;

 

*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:

  • Biology*/ Chemistry / Physics / Science / Applied Science;
  • Mathematics / Additional Mathematics;
  • Bahasa Inggeris;

 

*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: 

  • Biology*/Chemistry/Physics/Science/ Applied Science 
  • Mathematics (Additional/Modern) 
  • English           

 

*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:

  • Biology*/Chemistry/Physics/Science/ Applied Science
  • Mathematics (Additional/Modern) 
  • English

 

*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:

  • IELTS 5.5
  • TOEFL 515/215/80 ;
  • Cambridge English Advance (CAE);
  • Cambridge English Profiency (CPE); Pearson Test of English (PTE); 

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: 

  • Biology*/Chemistry/Physics/Science/ Applied Science 
  • Mathematics (Additional/Modern) 
  • English           

 

*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: 

  • IELTS 5.5
  • TOEFL 515/215/80 ;
  • Cambridge English Advance (CAE);
  • Cambridge English Profiency (CPE); Pearson Test of English (PTE);

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:

  • Biology*/Chemistry/Physics/Science/ Applied Science 
  • Mathematics (Additional/Modern)        
  • English             

 

*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:

  • IELTS 5.5
  • TOEFL 515/215/80
  • Cambridge English Advance (CAE);
  • Cambridge English Profiency (CPE); Pearson Test of English (PTE);

and

 Passed the interview and the health screening. 

 

Master / Master of Science (Nursing) Degree Program

  1. Candidates must obtain a relevant Degree / Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 and above;
  2. Have work experience in a related field or with a field offered not less than three (3) years.
  3. Registered with the Malaysian Board of Nurses or equivalent; and;

Local students:

  1. Obtaining an Annual Practice Certificate; and
  2. Have skills in English with at least credit in English at the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) level or pass an English course at the Diploma and Degree level or equivalent.

International students:

  1. Have a Temporary Practicing Certificate
  2. Have at least TOEFL 550 English proficiency
    or IELTS Band 6.0.

 

Doctor of Philosophy (Nursing) Program

  1. Candidates must obtain at least CGPA 3.0 at the level of Master of Science or have a Master of Science with work experience in the field related to the program applied for not less than three (3) years.
  2. Candidates with a Degree / Bachelor of Science in a field related to First Class Honors or a CGPA of 3.75 are eligible to be considered for further admission to the Ph.D.
  3. Registered with the Malaysian Board of Nurses or equivalent;

Local students:

  1. Obtaining an Annual Practice Certificate; and
  2. Have skills in English with at least credit in English at the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) level or pass an English course at the Diploma and Degree level or equivalent

International students:

  1. Have a Temporary Practicing Certificate; and
  2. Have at least TOEFL 550 English proficiency
    or IELTS Band 6.0  

Updated:: 07/02/2023 [mukhriz]

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