BACHELOR IN NURSING SCIENCE WITH HONOURS 48 months Undergraduate Programme By Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Application Deadline

31 Aug, 2025Application Deadline

Starting Month

OctStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Degree

MD

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Program Objective

The Bachelor's in Nursing Programme is designed to:

  • Equip nursing students with sound knowledge and skills required for professional nursing practice.
  • Provide a solid educational foundation from which students may proceed to higher levels of nursing education.
  • Value and nurture creativity in developing human potential.
  • Encourage students to be both critical thinkers and independent lifelong learners.

Duration of Study

The duration of the study is full time for 4 years (8 semesters).

International Candidates

  • Either one (1) of the following below:
  • Pass Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) or equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.5;
  • Pass ‘A’ Level minimum Grade C in three (3) other subjects;
  • Pass Foundation with minimum CGPA 2.5;
  • Pass any Diploma with minimum CGPA 2.5 (No credit transfer) equivalent MQF Level 4
  • Pass Diploma in Nursing and Registered with the Nursing Council of the country of origin.
  • Minimum two (2) years of clinical working experience (Credit transfer allowed)

         AND

  • All candidates who possess STPM, ‘A’ Level, Foundation and pass any Diploma except Diploma in Nursing MUST possess:
  • Either one (1) of the credit below (minimum Grade C):
    • General Science/ Biology/ Physics/ Chemistry/ Applied Science at SPM or equivalent

         AND

  • Credit in Mathematics (Elementary or Additional or Modern) at SPM or its equivalent

         AND

  • IELTS with a minimum score of 5.5/TOEFL with a minimum score of 515/215/80.
  • Cambridge English Advance (CAE)
  • Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE)
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE)

Programme overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Degree

MD

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Program Objective

The Bachelor's in Nursing Programme is designed to:

  • Equip nursing students with sound knowledge and skills required for professional nursing practice.
  • Provide a solid educational foundation from which students may proceed to higher levels of nursing education.
  • Value and nurture creativity in developing human potential.
  • Encourage students to be both critical thinkers and independent lifelong learners.

Duration of Study

The duration of the study is full time for 4 years (8 semesters).

International Candidates

  • Either one (1) of the following below:
  • Pass Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) or equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.5;
  • Pass ‘A’ Level minimum Grade C in three (3) other subjects;
  • Pass Foundation with minimum CGPA 2.5;
  • Pass any Diploma with minimum CGPA 2.5 (No credit transfer) equivalent MQF Level 4
  • Pass Diploma in Nursing and Registered with the Nursing Council of the country of origin.
  • Minimum two (2) years of clinical working experience (Credit transfer allowed)

         AND

  • All candidates who possess STPM, ‘A’ Level, Foundation and pass any Diploma except Diploma in Nursing MUST possess:
  • Either one (1) of the credit below (minimum Grade C):
    • General Science/ Biology/ Physics/ Chemistry/ Applied Science at SPM or equivalent

         AND

  • Credit in Mathematics (Elementary or Additional or Modern) at SPM or its equivalent

         AND

  • IELTS with a minimum score of 5.5/TOEFL with a minimum score of 515/215/80.
  • Cambridge English Advance (CAE)
  • Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE)
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE)

Admission Requirements

5.5+
515+

International Candidates

  • Either one (1)  of the following below:
  • Pass Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) or equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.5;
  • Pass ‘A’ Level minimum Grade C in three (3) other subjects;
  • Pass Foundation with minimum CGPA 2.5;
  • Pass any Diploma with minimum CGPA 2.5 ( No credit transfer) equivalent MQF Level 4
  • Pass Diploma in Nursing and Registered with the Nursing Council of the country of origin.
  • Minimum two (2) years of clinical working experience  (Credit transfer allowed)

         AND

  • All candidates who possess STPM, ‘A’ Level, Foundation and pass any Diploma except Diploma in Nursing  MUST  possess:
  • Either one (1)  of the credit below (minimum Grade C):
    • General Science/ Biology/ Physics/ Chemistry/ Applied Science at SPM or equivalent

         AND

  • Credit in Mathematics (Elementary or Additional or Modern) at SPM or its equivalent

         AND

  • IELTS with a minimum score of 5.5/TOEFL with a minimum score of 515/215/80.
  • Cambridge English Advance (CAE)
  • Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE)
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE)

31 Aug 2025
4 Years
Oct

Tuition fees

Domestic (Out of State)
0

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UMS offers a range of facilities to enhance the student experience, including a well-equipped library, robust internet and IT infrastructure, residential colleges, safety and security services, sports and recreational facilities, counseling services, a student committee, banking services, a post office, and several cafeterias.
UMS offers a range of facilities to enhance the student experience, including a well-equipped library, robust internet and IT infrastructure, residential colleges, safety and security services, sports and recreational facilities, counseling services, a student committee, banking services, a post office, and several cafeterias.
UMS offers a range of facilities to enhance the student experience, including a well-equipped library, robust internet and IT infrastructure, residential colleges, safety and security services, sports and recreational facilities, counseling services, a student committee, banking services, a post office, and several cafeterias.
UMS offers a range of facilities to enhance the student experience, including a well-equipped library, robust internet and IT infrastructure, residential colleges, safety and security services, sports and recreational facilities, counseling services, a student committee, banking services, a post office, and several cafeterias.
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