Bachelor in Nursing (Hons), USM

The Bachelor in Nursing is a four-year programme offered at SEGi College Kuala Lumpur in collaboration with the School of Health Sciences at Universiti Sains Malaysia. This programme is accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency and the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia and is recognised by the Nursing Board Malaysia and the Ministry of Health Malaysia.

The curriculum combines theoretical knowledge with clinical training to develop highly skilled nurses who are innovative, proactive, and equipped with critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Students will gain expertise in various areas, including Biological Sciences, Behavioural Sciences, Nursing Sciences, Clinical Skills, Computer Skills, Research and Scientific Writing, Communication and Information Distribution, Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving, Co-Curricular Activities, Social Skills, and Teaching and Patient Management.

These components are integrated into the curriculum to enhance nursing practice and elevate the profession to a standard comparable with other healthcare fields. The emphasis on scientific knowledge and evidence-based practice ensures graduates become competent, independent, and safe practitioners.

Graduates of this programme can pursue careers as clinical nurses, nurse administrators, counsellors, nurse educators, and executive officers in research institutions, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, diagnostic laboratories, and other health-related industries.

Malaysian:

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 Matriculation/Foundation with a minimum CGPA 2.5;
Pass any Diploma (Equivalent MQF Level 4) with minimum CGPA 2.5 (No Credit Transfer)
Pass Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institute by MNB with a minimum two (2) years of clinical working experience. (Credit Transfer allowed)

AND

All candidate who possesses STPM, ‘A’ Level, matriculation/ Foundation, and pass any Diploma (except Diploma in Nursing) MUST possess:
Pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or equivalent with Mandatory credit in Bahasa Melayu, Mathematics (Elementary or Additional or Modern), and either one (1) of the credits in Science/Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Applied Science

AND

English Proficiency Requirements:

MUET with a minimum of Band 3/ IELTS/TOEFL with a minimum score of 515/215/80 / Credit in English SPM

International students:

Either one (1) of the 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 (Equivalent MQF Level 4) with minimum CGPA 2.5 (No Credit Transfer)
Pass Diploma in and registered with the Nursing Council of the country of origin.
Minimum two (2) years clinical working experience. (Credit Transfer allowed)

AND

All candidate who possesses STPM, ‘A’ Level, Foundation, and pass any Diploma (except Diploma in Nursing) MUST possess Either one (1) of the credits in General Science/Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Applied Science at SPM or its equivalent.

AND

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

AND

English Proficiency Requirements:

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

Year 1:

• Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Nursing Foundation I
• Medical‐Surgical Nursing Foundation
• Nursing Foundation II
• Biochemistry and Genetics
• Pharmacology in Nursing
• Communication, Counselling and Profesional Development
• Medical‐Surgical Nursing Foundation Practice
• MPU U-1
• MPU U-2

Year 2:

• Nursing Ethics and Law
• Medical‐Surgical Nursing I (Cardiovascular and Respiratory)
• Medical‐Surgical Nursing II (Gastrointestine and Nephrology/Urology)
• Medical‐Surgical Nursing III (Endocrine and Musculoskeletal)
• Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology
• Psychology and Sociology in Nursing
• Medical‐Surgical Nursing Practice I (Cardiovascular and Respiratory)
• Medical‐Surgical Nursing Practice II (Gastrointestine,Nephrology/Urology, Endocrine and
• Musculoskeletal)
• MPU U-3
• MPU U-4

Year 3:

• Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing
• Medical‐Surgical Nursing IV (Neurology, Otorhinolarygology and Opthalmology)
• Medical‐Surgical Nursing V (Dermatology, Immunology, Haematology and Oncology)
• Pediatric Nursing
• Mental Health Nursing
• Epidemiology, Nursing Research Methodology and Biostatistics
• Obstetric, Gynecology and Pediatric Nursing Practice
• Medical‐Surgical Nursing Practice III (Neurology, Otorhinolaringology, Ophthalmology,
• Dermatology, Imunology, Hematology and Oncology) and Mental Health Nursing Practice

Elective (Choose 1 from the following)

1. Transcultural Nursing
2. Gerontology Nursing
3. Complementary Therapy

Year 4:

• Nursing Research I
• Medical‐Surgical Nursing VI (Intensive, Trauma and Coronary)
• Nursing Leadership and Management
• Community Health Nursing
• Profesional Nursing
• Nursing Research II
• Community Health Nursing Practice
• Medical‐ Surgical Nursing Practice IV (Intensive, Trauma and Coronary) and Nursing Management
• Specialty Nursing Practice