Diploma in Nursing

Programme ID : (N/0913/4/0079)(05/31)(MQA/PA18543)
Campus: SEGi College Sarawak
Level of Study: Diploma

Programme Overview

The Diploma in Nursing is designed to prepare students to be registered nurses. This programme focuses both on the ‘care’ aspects of nursing as well as the ‘science’ of health care. Students will undergo a complete learning experience involving classroom work, activities at simulation wards, practical room, skills lab, and Human Patient Simulator lab, as well as earn real life experience during attachments with partner hospitals and community health clinics.

The programme is approved by the Ministry of Education and Malaysian Qualifications Agency. It is also accredited by the Ministry of Health & Malaysian Nursing Board. Students who pass the final examinations can register with the Malaysian Nursing Board.

Entry requirements

3 Credits in SPM including Bahasa Melayu, Mathematics (Elementary Maths/Modern Maths/Additional Maths) and Science (Science/Chemistry/Physics/Biology/Applied Science/Additional Science) AND Pass in 2 subjects in SPM including English. (Only applicable to Malaysians enrolling in the 2025/2026 intakes).

O-Level / UEC with pass in English and 5 credits including Maths and 1 science

Community Nurse / Assistant Nurse Certificate with minimum 3 years working experience

Programme structure and modules

Year 1

Health Science I (Anatomy & Physiology 1)
Behavioral Sciences I (Psychology, Communication, Human & Public Relations)
Nursing Science I (Principles and Practice of Nursing 1)
Nursing Science II (Principles and Practice of Nursing 2)
Clinical Practice I
Clinical Practice II
Health Science II (Anatomy & Physiology 2)
Behavioural Sciences II (Sociology, Medico – Legal Aspects Professional Development)
Nursing Science III (Infection & Inflammatory Diseases, Burns & Scalds, Fluids & Electrolytes)
Health Science III (Pharmacology & Anaesthesia)
Nursing Science IV (Cardiovascular & Haemopoetic)
Clinical Practice III

Year 2

Health Science IV (Microbiology & Parasitology)
Nursing Science V (Respiratory System & Alimentary System)
Nursing Science VI (Nervous System & Endocrine System)
Perlembagaan dan Masyarakat Berintegriti (Local students)
Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (International students)
Growth Mindset
Bahasa Kebangsaan A (Local students without credit in SPM BM)
Clinical Practice IV
Clinical Practive V
Nursing Science VII (Communicable Diseases & Dermatological conditions, Epidemiology)
Nursing Science VIII (Musculo Skeletal System & Genito Urinary System)
Nursing Science IX (Obstetrics & Gynaecology)
Food Eating and Behaviour
Penghayatan dan Peradaban Etika
Co-Curriculum: Sustainability Thinking
Clinical Practice VI

Year 3

Nursing Science X (Community Health Nursing, Gerontology, Environmental Health)
Nursing Science XI (Principles of Management)
Nursing Science XIII (Pediatric Nursing)
Nursing Science XIV (Ophthalmological & ENT Nursing)
Clinical Practice VII
Clinical Practice VIII
Health System Research
Nursing Science XII (Mental Health Nursing)
Nursing Science XV (Emergency & Disaster Management)
Clinical Practice IX

Financial Aid / Funding

PTPTN
EPF
HRDC
SEGi Monthly Installment
Low Initial Payment
B40 & RURAL OUTREACH SCHEME (BRO) – Pay nothing until you’ve graduated! Monthly Allowance, Accommodation & Up-front cash subsidy available
EduFlex– Designed for adult learners, enjoy education loans with interest as low as 4%!
Damansara Medical EduHub Young Medics Programme
– Get additional education funds with minimal interest to cover the shortfall of PTPTN

Career opportunities

Diploma in Nursing holders are qualified to hold positions as a Registered Nurse in the health care industry (corporate and business sector), Nursing Supervisor, Manager in a hospital, educator or Industrial Nurse.

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