ABOUT
Nursing is a unique profession, now more broadly defined as both an art and a science. In today’s challenging healthcare environment, the qualified, professional nurse combines knowledge (theory), skill (practice), creativity and intuition to tend the sick, comfort the grieving and support the desolate.
Nursing Degree
Open and Distance Learning (ODL)
For registered nurses with Diploma in Nursing
Nursing is a specialised profession that focuses on caring, nurturing, educating and research within the healthcare system. Those who are willing to learn, who possess leadership qualities and have a strong desire to care for and improve the quality of life of the sick should consider pursuing a course of study in Nursing. The nursing degree at IMU aims to produce knowledgeable, skilled nurses with clear critical thinking skills who are caring, assertive, motivated and well-disciplined.
This programme aims to enhance the graduate practitioner with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitude required of a professional nurse practitioner in playing a variety of roles within various healthcare settings and community. It recognises the importance of the student as an adult learner who can draw on his / her work experiences, through the reflective learning scenarios integrated in the curriculum of this programme.
The reflective learning processes will lead to the development of a caring IMU graduate nurse. This programme is also designed to further strengthen other important skills including decision-making, interpersonal and teamwork as well as self-directed learning. In general, the programme covers the aspect of basic medical sciences, behavioural sciences, nursing sciences, clinical placement and research. Some courses within the programme can be considered for credit transfer as permitted by the Malaysian Nursing Board (MNB), Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and the university’s guidelines based on case-by-case basis.
The Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) programme via the ODL mode is only offered for registered nurses with Diploma in Nursing.
Key Facts
Why Study Nursing at IMU?
An Established Private Healthcare University
IMU is Malaysia’s first and most established private medical and healthcare university with over 30 years of dedicated focus in healthcare education.
IMU achieved the SETARA-2018/2019 Tier 6 status (Outstanding) under the Mature University category.
Build Your Future Healthcare Professional Network
As IMU offers the widest range of healthcare programmes, our students are fully immersed in a vibrant community of students and practitioners from a variety of healthcare fields.
This allows for the development of strong friendship amongst peers that will be the foundation of an extensive healthcare professional network upon graduation.
Curriculum Benchmarked to International Standards
IMU’s Nursing curriculum has been developed and delivered by well-qualified and experienced faculty to meet high international standards and global needs.
Better Preparation for Patient Care
With clinical exposure in both private and public hospitals and agencies, graduates are better prepared to deliver safe and effective care to the community in a variety of healthcare agencies.
Opportunities to Work Overseas
With a high demand for nurses worldwide, graduates of our Nursing programme would have an advantage in finding a job once they are registered with the Nursing Board Malaysia.
Offered as a Part-time Programme Through ODL Mode
IMU open and distance learning programme can help working registered nurses who are unable to attend campus-based or full-time courses to realise their educational aspirations. With the open and distance learning programme, students can pursue and complete their desired courses from anywhere.
About Open and Distance Learning (ODL)
What is ODL?
Open and distance learning provides working professionals an alternative to conventional programmes at universities, giving them the opportunity to earn a university degree without interrupting their career. As Malaysia’s first and most established private medical and health sciences university with over 30 years of dedicated focus in healthcare education, IMU offers a few postgraduate programmes via this learning mode with students having the opportunity to benefit from all the teaching and support that the University has to offer.
BENEFITS OF ODL
Designed especially for students with employment, family or other commitments, this mode of learning provides flexibility and convenience for the student to schedule their studies around these obligations and around their lifestyle – allowing a student to plan and pace their own learning at a time and learning environment that is most suitable for the student. It also saves students from spending time travelling to the university, the costs of travelling to the university and the costs of staying near the university.
TEACHING METHODS
Teaching methods include a series of annotated lectures supplemented by videos. For each subject taken, students will be part of a student online community. Students will also be assigned a mentor who will be available to answer any questions and provide feedback on their progress.
In order to do this, students will be required to have a desktop/laptop, internet connection, a headset and webcam to participate in online tutorials and other group activities, access to standard office software – such as Microsoft Word and Excel, plus any standard browser, such as Chrome, Edge or Firefox and Skype for certain online sessions.
YOUR COMMITMENT
Time will be an ODL student’s most important commitment – understanding, working through and reflecting on all teaching materials. The hours spent per week on their studies for the duration of the programme depends on module taken.
SUPPORT FROM UNIVERSITY
ODL students are fully registered student of the University with all of the support and services available to them, the same as the on-campus students. Technical support will also be provided if students have difficulty in accessing the e-learning platform.
Programme Structure
Semester Contents
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| Semester 9 | Semester 10 | Short Semester 5 |
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Entry Requirement
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| i. Pass Diploma in Nursing with cGPA 2.50 from a recognised institution by Malaysian Nursing Board (MNB).
ii. Minimum TWO (2) years clinical working experiences. iii. Possess current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) for nurses from MNB. |
i. Pass Diploma in Nursing with cGPA 2.50 and Registered with the Nursing Council of the country of origin.
ii. Minimum TWO (2) years clinical working experiences. iii. Possess Temporary Practicing Certificate (TPC) for nurses from MNB. |
Note
Please note that achieving the minimum Entry requirements as stated does not guarantee you admission into any of IMU’s programmes.
Please refer to our Student Admissions Policy for more information.
Application and Registration Fees
| Fee | Malaysian Student (RM) | International Student (RM) |
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| Application Fee | 150 | 500 |
| Registration Fee | 850 | 2,000 |
| Refundable Caution Deposit | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Fee Structure
malaysian student
| Total Duration (years) | At IMU University | At Partner University (PU) | ||||||
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| Years | Total Semesters | Tuition Fee | Estimated Tuition Fees at Partner University | |||||
| Per Semester | Total | Years | Semesters | Tuition Fee Per Year * | ||||
| Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) (ODL mode) (IMU)* | 5 | 5 | 10 long semesters | 4,680 | 54,830 | – | – | – |
| 5 short semesters | 1,606 | |||||||
| Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) (ODL mode)(IMU)* #After credit exemption |
3½ | 3½ | 7 long semesters | 4,680 | 39,184 | – | – | – |
| 4 short semesters | 1,606 | |||||||
International Student
| Total Duration (years) | At IMU University | At Partner University (PU) | ||||||
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| Years | Total Semesters | Tuition Fee | Estimated Tuition Fees at Partner University | |||||
| Per Semester | Total | Years | Semesters | Tuition Fee Per Year * | ||||
| Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) (ODL mode) ** | 5 | 5 | 10 long semesters | 4,680 | 54,830 | – | – | – |
| 5 short semesters | 1,606 | |||||||
| Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) (ODL mode) ** After credit exemption *** |
3½ | 3½ | 7 long semesters | 4,680 | 39,184 | – | – | – |
| 4 short semesters | 1,606 | |||||||
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the structure of the programme?
- Structure of the programme is available in the programme brochure [Download Brochure]
What are the semester contents?
- Semester contents are available in the programme brochure [Download Brochure]
What is the medium of instruction?
The medium of instruction is English. Students who come from a system of education in which the medium of instruction is not English are strongly recommended to improve their proficiency in English by making their own arrangements to attend additional English Language classes before entering the IMU.
How will the programme be conducted?
There will be a mixture of synchronous and asynchronous learning. As this is an ODL programme, there will be more asynchronous learning via recorded i-lecture, online tutorial, e-forum group discussion, online quizzes etc. Asynchronous learning will be at the student’s own time while students will need to be online/live at certain times for synchronous learning and online class test or examination.
All modules are theory-based except for one. This module is Clinical Practice (posting) module in the final semester (Semester 10) for Nursing Elective 1 (4 weeks posting). There is also going to be case studies, assignments and project paper for students in this programme with the possibility of field visits as well. Students are also required to study MPU courses which are compulsory modules imposed by Ministry of Higher Education.
Will students be assigned to a particular hospital for clinical practice?
Students can choose the hospital for clinical practice. They can also choose to practise at the hospital where they are working at. They will then need to identify a local preceptor and IMU will officially appoint the preceptor.
How will the students be assessed?
Students will be assessed through their assignments, class test, modified essay question, reflective writing, research project paper, practical assessment etc.
Are there any scholarships/sponsorships?
So far there is no scholarships or sponsorships for students of this programme.
Is the certificate recognised globally?
The degree that the students will receive upon completion of this programme is Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) (IMU). IMU graduates with this degree are currently working in many countries with majority of them in Singapore. For countries like Australia, UK, US, etc., these graduates will need to register with the local Nursing Board.
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A Word from the Programme Director
CHOW SUH HING
Lecturer & Programme Director
RN, Certificate in Teaching & Learning in Nursing (IMU), BNurs (Monash), PGrad.
Diploma in Diabetes (South Wales UK), MNurs (Monash)
“Welcome to this unique, innovative and flexible nursing degree programme. IMU has designed this part-time ODL programme specifically for the needs of registered nurses like you, where you can further your study, advance your career while still working at your current workplace. The curriculum is designed in such a way that it is based on your prior learning and clinical experiences as a registered nurse. This degree programme will not only extend your clinical knowledge, but it will also improve your personal development and critical thinking skills on how to apply work experiences, extrapolate evidence-based nursing knowledge in responding to various challenges and adapting to constant changes within the healthcare delivery system. It will also allow you to foster innovations in enhancing safe nursing practice. You will be able to further develop your competency skills as a professional practitioner, researcher, role model and most importantly, as a lifelong self-directed learner in order to upgrade the standard of practice and facilitate the development of others.“