The Master of Nursing Science is an academic program that is designed to provide opportunities for nurses to develop advanced skills in professional nursing. The program provides graduates with rigour grounding in research methods, critical analysis and theoretical perspectives that inform clinical nursing. Students will graduate with a sound knowledge of a broad range of research methodologies and methods; the ability to design and conduct a research project in a rigorous and ethical manner; the skill to critically appraise research and make informed decisions for practice change when appropriate and be a critical and informed thinker regarding issues relating to health.
| PEO 1. Graduates establish themselves as nurses with advanced knowledge and competencies in clinical practice, education and research. |
| PEO 2. Graduates advance their professional growth in nursing through engagement in continuous professional development. |
| PEO 3. Graduates contribute to the health and wellbeing of society through the delivery of advanced patient care. |
| PLO 1. Integrate scientific-based knowledge in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care. |
| PLO 2. Apply scientific knowledge and critical thinking in research and health promotion. |
| PLO 3. Integrate nursing skills in managing patient, family and community holistically. |
| PLO 4. Integrate interpersonal values and communication skills in collaboration of patient care. |
| PLO 5. Integrate information and numeracy technology in reports related to nursing practice and research. |
| PLO 6. Develop leadership skills, autonomy, and responsibility in nursing practice. |
| PLO 7. Engage in activities related to lifelong learning for personal and professional development. |
| PLO 8. Demonstrates professionalism and adherence to code of professional conduct in nursing practice. |
The Master of Nursing Science programme prepares nursing leaders and provides excellence career opportunities in nursing such as nurse educator, clinical nurse specialist, nurse consultant, chief executive officers (CEO), researcher and advanced nurse practitioner.
1. The courses identified for the Master of Nursing Science degree programme are as follows:
2. Details of the courses offered are as approved by Senate from time to time on the recommendation of the Faculty and candidates shall be informed of such details at the beginning of each session.
3. The list of courses for the programme of Master of Nursing Science is provided in List
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CODE
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TITLE
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CREDIT HOURS
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Core Courses
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MQD7013
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Research Methodology in Nursing
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3
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MQD7015
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Medical Statistics
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3
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MQD7016
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Advanced Health Assessment
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3
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MQD7017
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Contemporary Nursing
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3
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MQD7018
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Health Promotion
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3
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MQD7019
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Nursing Leadership and Healthcare Management
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4
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MQD7020
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Integrated Clinical Decision Making
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4
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MQD7021
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Clinical Teaching
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4
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Elective Course (Choose 1 out of 12)
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MQD7022
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Advanced Nursing Practice in Gerontology
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6
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MQD7023
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Advanced Nursing Practice in Critical Care*
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6
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MQD7024
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Advanced Nursing Practice in Oncology*
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6
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MQD7025
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Advanced Nursing Practice in Orthopaedic*
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6
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MQD7026
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Advanced Nursing Practice in Emergency and Trauma*
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6
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MQD7027
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Advanced Nursing Practice in Mental Health*
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6
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MQD7028
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Advanced Nursing Practice in Maternal and New born*
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6
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MQD7029
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Advanced Nursing Practice in Paediatric*
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6
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MQD7030
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Advanced Nursing Practice in Neonatal Care*
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6
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MQD7031
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Advanced Nursing Practice in Perioperative*
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6
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MQD7032
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Advanced Nursing Practice in Coronary Care*
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6
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MQD7033
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Advanced Nursing Practice in Renal*
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6
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Research Project
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MQD7014
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Nursing Research Project
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9
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TOTAL
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42
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International student who are their first degree is from a university where English is not the medium of instruction must obtain at least: A minimum score of Band 6.0 for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic)
or
A minimum score of 600 for the Paper-based total (PBT), 250 for the Computer-based total (CBT, or 100 for the Internet-based total (IBT) for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL);
The general and specific entry requirements for admission to the program are as follows:
Bachelor of Nursing Science with CGPA of at least 3.00 or equivalent,
ORBachelor of Nursing Science with CGPA of 2.70 to 2.99 or equivalent, AND meet at least one (1) of the following criteria:
Bachelor of Nursing Science with CGPA of 2.50 to 2.69 or equivalent, AND meet at least two (2) of the following criteria;
Registered with the Malaysian Nursing Board AND has a current practice license (for Malaysian Nurses only);
ANDHave a post-basic qualification with a period of study of at least six (6) months; or at least one (1) year working experience in a related field.
Once a year in month of September
Last Update: 20/06/2023