BSc (Hons) in Nursing (Public Health)

The program aims to make sure that students are trained to promote health and social well-being through the accomplishment of the standards of proficiency of dedicated public health nursing. The course also concentrates on understanding and encouraging people in building a healthy lifestyle, as well as enhancing and protecting health in the public and private sectors.

Lincoln University College is committed to support its students in their progression towards a gratifying graduate destination and strive to serve professional assistance with the aim of encouraging its students to achieve their prospective. After completion of this course the students are expected to find jobs and work as:

1. Public Health Practitioner.
2. Health Improvement Practitioner.
3. Data Analyst.
4. Health Campaign Manager.

Maximum Duration: 48 Months. Minimum Duration : 36-48 Months.

Intake :

1. January
2. May
3. September

Entry Requirements :

1. 1. For Malaysian Candidates Option 1:
      1. Possess Diploma in Nursing (MQF Level 4) or its equivalent
      2. Minimum three (3) months working experience in public health
      3. Possess a Post Basic in Midwifery
      4. Registered with Nursing Board Malaysia
      5. Possess a current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC)
      Option 2:
      1. Possess Diploma in Nursing (MQF Level 4) or its equivalent
      2. Possess a Post Basic in Public Health Nursing
      3. Registered with Nursing Board Malaysia
      4. Possess a current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC)
   2. For International Candidates
      1. Possess Diploma in Nursing (MQF Level 4) or its equivalent
      2. Minimum three (3) Years clinical working experience
      3. Registered with Nursing Council or Board of the country of origin
      4. Possess a post-basic in Public Health Nursing or Midwifery subject to the approval of the Selection Committee of the University
      5. Possess a current Temporary Practicing Certificate (TPC) form Nursing Board Malaysia before clinical placement
      6. Pass International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum score of 5.5 or Test of English as a Foreign Language as a medium of instruction.

1. Health Status
   1. All candidates must be certified medically fit by a registered medical practitioner within one-month from the commencement of the nursing programme.
   2. All candidates will be certified medically fit by a registered medical practitioner within one month of commencement of the programme.
   3. Candidates with any of the following medical conditions cannot be admitted into the programme such as:
      1. HIV / AIDS
      2. Hepatitis B
      3. Hepatitis C
      4. Mental health disorders
      5. Epilepsy
      6. Colour blindness
   4. Candidate must not have any physical disabilities or impaired senses that hinder nursing dexterity.
   5. Pregnancy is not allowed throughout the course.

 Credit transfer and recognition of prior learning We accept a diverse range of qualifications; this includes considering prior learning as credit towards your OpenCoursa & partner degree. This means you can apply to be exempt from taking certain modules on your York degree if you have previous relevant qualifications or experience.  This policy applies to all undergraduate and postgraduate taught (MBA, MSc, MA, PG Dip, PG Cert and PhDs ) applicants, including those from anywhere. It applies whether you're applying to study at OpenCoursa or one of our partners It does not apply to research degrees.

• Credit transfer

This is where higher education credit gained from an alternative course at OpenCoursa, or a course at another university or recognised institutions can be accepted as part of the course you're applying to at OpenCoursa.

• Recognition of prior learning

We can assess whether you can demonstrate sufficient knowledge, understanding and skills to be exempt from studying some required modules. This can be used in two ways: Prior certificated learning (formal qualifications) at a level equivalent to higher education credit Experiential learning where your work experience and non-certificated learning can be recognized.

• How to apply

If you'd like to make an application for credit transfer or recognition of prior learning you should learn more by clicking here, you're applying to and then complete the relevant application form. You will be responsible for providing sufficient evidence to support your application. This might include certificates of qualifications, an academic transcript or reference from an employer. Your application will be assessed based on academic judgement by qualified members of academic staff. All applications should be made before enrolment unless the department has agreed otherwise due to exceptional circumstances and click here to learn more and RPL Form To understand more about qualifications for Postgraduate admission or top-up please click here