DIPLOMA IN NURSING Overview The Diploma in program is offered specially for school leavers interested to pursue a career in nursing. This program will provide students the skills and knowledge required in a broad educational foundation for general nursing practice. Our aims are first to seek knowledge, gaining skills and showing good moral values in nursing practice. And second is to enhance the growth and development of nurses and the nursing profession to meet the current needs and developments. Curriculum, course content, academic standards and course evaluation are specifically designed to enable students to gain and develop the skills and knowledge relevant for a career in nursing. Benefits At the end of the program, the graduates will be able to: Apply their clinical specialization knowledge in their duty as a nurse who is knowledgeable and conscientious. Provide holistic care and safety-conscious to clients by utilizing their knowledge in nursing science as to compile an effective nursing plan. Apply concept of professional practice, in addition to nursing values and ethics in the field of nursing specialization. Present a conscientious and professional image in providing of nursing care to patients and their families. Apply an effective method of communication with clients and other members of health teams. Integrate critical-thinking skill and research knowledge in clinical decision making as to seek for solutions to problems related to the care of patients. Importance of continuous learning for the enhancement of knowledge and skills in the field of nursing specialization. Utilize knowledge of medicine and nursing, as well as state-of-the-art nursing technology, in order to devise a health care plan that will generate income. Career and Academic Path Graduates of the Diploma in program will have the opportunity to further their studies to a Bachelor Degree in related fields at local universities. The graduates of this program will be able to obtain positions such as Staff Nurses then by experiences and academic achievements, the graduates will also be qualified to hold various posts in the private sector up to management levels such as Sisters, Matrons, tutors or lecturers at government departments and statutory bodies subject to the conditions of public services. Programme structure The curriculum covers the following topics: 1. Sciences 80% - theory
- practical. Health Sciences 10%. Behavioral Science 10% Students must complete a total of 95 credit hours in order to be awarded the Diploma in. They must take and pass all subjects in year 1, and. CODE SUBJECT YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1 MXGX 1101 English for Health Sciences MXCN 1101 Anatomy & Physiology I 4 MXCN 110 Microbiology & Parasitology 1 MXCN 110 Communication, Sociology & Psychology in MXCN 1104 Fundamental of I 4 MXCN 1105 Clinical Practicum I CODE SUBJECT YEAR 1 SEMESTER MXGX 10 Personality Development MXCN 106 Anatomy & Physiology II MXCN 107 Pharmacology in MXCN 108 Fundamental of II MXCN 109 Medical & Surgical I MXCN 110 Clinical Practicum II 5 TOTAL 19 CODE MXCN 101 MXCN 10 MXCN 10 SUBJECT YEAR SEMESTER 1 Medical & Surgical II: Gastrointestinal Genitourinary Renal Medical & Surgical III Cardiovascular Respiratory Medical & Surgical IV Infectious diseases
Integumentary MXCN 104 Clinikal Practicum III 6 TOTAL 14 CODE SUBJECT YEAR SEMESTER MXGX 0 Basic Entrepreneurship MXCN 05 Medical & Surgical V: Orthopedic MXCN 06 Medical & Surgical VI: Endocrine & Mammary Central Nervous System Oncology & Hemopoietic MXCN 07 Obstetric & Gynecology MXCN 08 Clinical Practicum IV 6 CODE SUBJECT YEAR SEMESTER 1 MXCN 101 Medical & Surgical VII: Ophthalmology & Otorhinolaryngology MXCN 10 Medical & Surgical VIII: Mental Health Gerontologycal MXCN 10 Medical & Surgical IX: Pediatric MXCN 104 Community Health 4 MXCN 105 Clinical Practicum V 6 CODE SUBJECT YEAR SEMESTER
MXCN 06 Medical & Surgical X: Intensive Care Trauma & Emergency Peri Operative MXCN 07 Management in MXCN 08 Research & Statistic 1 MXCN 09 Clinical Practicum VI 6 TOTAL 11 Entry requirements SPM : Science Stream Only Credit in Bahasa Malaysia, English Language, Science and Mathematics O level or its equivalent STPM students are encouraged to apply Age : 18-0 years Marital Status : Single Gender : Male and Female Intake : Once a year (after the announcement of SPM result) Duration of Program 6 Semesters ( years) Class Schedule Class Monday to Friday Time 8.00 am - 5.00 pm Assessment method Continuous Assessment 40% End of Semester Examination / Course 60% Medium instruction The course is conducted in Bahasa Malaysia and English. Class location College of Health Sciences, UMMC Wisma R&D University of Malaya Medical Centre Intake schedule
June/July each year *The date for application will be advertised in the website four (4) month before the course is offered. Fees Programme Fees RM45,000.00 Contacts Puan Maznah Mat Isa Principal College of Health Sciences UMMC University Malaya Medical Centre Level, Wisma R&D UM Jalan Pantai Baharu 5900 Kuala Lumpur. +60-08 7000 / +60-08 7015 +60-7949 7707 www.ummc.edu.my Puan Farwah Bt Osman Head Program College of Health Sciences UMMC University Malaya Medical Centre Level, Wisma R&D UM Jalan Pantai Baharu 5900 Kuala Lumpur. +60-08 700 / +60-08 7047 +60-7949 7707 www.ummc.edu.my