BACHELOR IN NURSING SCIENCE WITH HONOURS 48 months Undergraduate Program By Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) |Top Universities
Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Application Deadline

31 Aug, 2025Application Deadline

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

NursingMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Degree

MD

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Program Objective

The Bachelor's in Nursing Programme is designed to:

  • Equip nursing students with sound knowledge and skills required for professional nursing practice.
  • Provide a solid educational foundation from which students may proceed to higher levels of nursing education.
  • Value and nurture creativity in developing human potential.
  • Encourage students to be both critical thinkers and independent lifelong learners.

Duration of Study

The duration of the study is full time for 4 years (8 semesters).

International Candidates

  • 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 Foundation with minimum CGPA 2.5;
  • Pass any Diploma with minimum CGPA 2.5 (No credit transfer) equivalent MQF Level 4
  • Pass Diploma in Nursing and Registered with the Nursing Council of the country of origin.
  • Minimum two (2) years of clinical working experience (Credit transfer allowed)

         AND

  • All candidates who possess STPM, ‘A’ Level, Foundation and pass any Diploma except Diploma in Nursing MUST possess:
  • Either one (1) of the credit below (minimum Grade C):
    • General Science/ Biology/ Physics/ Chemistry/ Applied Science at SPM or equivalent

         AND

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

         AND

  • IELTS with a minimum score of 5.5/TOEFL with a minimum score of 515/215/80.
  • Cambridge English Advance (CAE)
  • Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE)
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE)

Program overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Degree

MD

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Program Objective

The Bachelor's in Nursing Programme is designed to:

  • Equip nursing students with sound knowledge and skills required for professional nursing practice.
  • Provide a solid educational foundation from which students may proceed to higher levels of nursing education.
  • Value and nurture creativity in developing human potential.
  • Encourage students to be both critical thinkers and independent lifelong learners.

Duration of Study

The duration of the study is full time for 4 years (8 semesters).

International Candidates

  • 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 Foundation with minimum CGPA 2.5;
  • Pass any Diploma with minimum CGPA 2.5 (No credit transfer) equivalent MQF Level 4
  • Pass Diploma in Nursing and Registered with the Nursing Council of the country of origin.
  • Minimum two (2) years of clinical working experience (Credit transfer allowed)

         AND

  • All candidates who possess STPM, ‘A’ Level, Foundation and pass any Diploma except Diploma in Nursing MUST possess:
  • Either one (1) of the credit below (minimum Grade C):
    • General Science/ Biology/ Physics/ Chemistry/ Applied Science at SPM or equivalent

         AND

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

         AND

  • IELTS with a minimum score of 5.5/TOEFL with a minimum score of 515/215/80.
  • Cambridge English Advance (CAE)
  • Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE)
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE)

Admission requirements

5.5+
515+

International Candidates

  • 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 Foundation with minimum CGPA 2.5;
  • Pass any Diploma with minimum CGPA 2.5 ( No credit transfer) equivalent MQF Level 4
  • Pass Diploma in Nursing and Registered with the Nursing Council of the country of origin.
  • Minimum two (2) years of clinical working experience  (Credit transfer allowed)

         AND

  • All candidates who possess STPM, ‘A’ Level, Foundation and pass any Diploma except Diploma in Nursing  MUST  possess:
  • Either one (1)  of the credit below (minimum Grade C):
    • General Science/ Biology/ Physics/ Chemistry/ Applied Science at SPM or equivalent

         AND

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

         AND

  • IELTS with a minimum score of 5.5/TOEFL with a minimum score of 515/215/80.
  • Cambridge English Advance (CAE)
  • Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE)
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE)
31 Aug 2025
4 Years
Oct

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

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0

International Students

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Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) is an institution of higher education that produces human resources, experts and professionals in a variety of fields. With the ultimate vision of imparting high quality education to local and global community of students and scholars, UMS has set for itself a high standard of scholarship. Our undergraduates as well as postgraduate students receive guidance and learning opportunities in an environment that values talent and innovation. Ever since its establishment, UMS has made consistent efforts to develop modern infrastructures and mechanisms, and a capable academic faculty supported by efficient management to provide an effective platform for nurturing young generations.

Universiti Malaysia Sabah provides an impressive range of postgraduate programmes from Masters Degrees to PhDs. Most are offered on a full time and part time basis. Practical in approach, they are designed to respond to the requirements of both career-minded graduates and prospective employers. The Centre for Postgraduate Studies (CPS) is entrusted with the responsibility for the effective administration of the postgraduate study programme at UMS.The University's distinctive strength lies in providing high quality teaching and research with a strong professional and applied focus. Collaboration, in both academic and professional communities, is the cornerstone of the success of both our taught and research programmes of study. Courses are developed in discussion with employers and working professionals to ensure their relevance to industry, commerce and the public sector. Our research units maintain partnership locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.

FAQs

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UMS offers a range of facilities to enhance the student experience, including a well-equipped library, robust internet and IT infrastructure, residential colleges, safety and security services, sports and recreational facilities, counseling services, a student committee, banking services, a post office, and several cafeterias.
UMS offers a range of facilities to enhance the student experience, including a well-equipped library, robust internet and IT infrastructure, residential colleges, safety and security services, sports and recreational facilities, counseling services, a student committee, banking services, a post office, and several cafeterias.
UMS offers a range of facilities to enhance the student experience, including a well-equipped library, robust internet and IT infrastructure, residential colleges, safety and security services, sports and recreational facilities, counseling services, a student committee, banking services, a post office, and several cafeterias.
UMS offers a range of facilities to enhance the student experience, including a well-equipped library, robust internet and IT infrastructure, residential colleges, safety and security services, sports and recreational facilities, counseling services, a student committee, banking services, a post office, and several cafeterias.
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