Diploma in Nursing KPT/JPS(FA 3689)09/21

This program emphasizes on the importance of critical and analytical learning so that the graduates are able to provide, efficient and effective care to the patients. The core teaching content comprises health sciences, behavioural sciences and nursing sciences. This program also focuses on the enhancement of diverse skills including interpersonal, as well as team-working skills and we also encourage self-directed learning. Lincoln University College assures good clinical posting, which will give maximum clinical exposure to all the graduates. This is confirmed by the consistently high achievement in Nursing Board Registration Examination.

Graduates can work as Registered Nurses in:

1. 1. Hospitals (both government / private), local or international.
   2. Clinics
   3. Nursing Homes.
   4. Rehabilitation Centers.
   5. Medical Centers.
   6. Nurseries.
   7. Clinics / Community Care Clinics .
   8. Primary Health Organisations.
   9. Schools ( as a school nurse) .
   10. Insurance companies.
   11. Airline Industry.
   12. Army and Navy.
   13. Cruise ships.
   14. Sports Industry.
   15. Estates.
   16. Geriatric homes.
   17. As a private nurse.

Graduates of Diploma in Nursing can choose her pathway according to her /his interest. Pursue a career to be in the clinical area as a specialized nurse, become an administrator or academicians. A nurse can also concentrate to be a researcher and involve in clinical research and development. Some might want to venture to be entrepreneurs to run their own businesses such as manage nurseries, nursing homes or rehabilitation centres.

Minimum Duration: 36 Months. Maximum Duration: 36 Months.

Intake :

1. October

Entry Requirements :

For Malaysian Candidates :

1. Pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or EQUIVALENT with five (5) credits:
2. Mandatory credit in: - Bahasa Melayu, - Mathematics (Elementary or Additional or Modern) Either one (1) of the credits below: - General Science - Biology - Chemistry and Pass in Biology - Physics and Pass in Biology.
3. Credit in three (3) other subjects.
4. A pass in the English Language

For International Candidates :

1. Pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or *EQUIVALENT five (5) credits:
2. Mandatory credit in:
   1. Mathematics (Elementary or Additional or Modern) Either one (1) of the credits below:
      1. General Science
      2. Biology
      3. Chemistry and Pass in Biology
      4. Physics and Pass in Biology.
3. Credit in three (3) other subjects.
4. A pass in International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) with an Overall Band Score of minimum 5.5; OR Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):
   1. TOEFL Paper-Based Test (TOEFL PBT) a Minimum Score of 515.
   2. TOEFL Computer Based Test (TOEFL CBT) a minimum score of 215.
   3. TOEFL Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) a minimum score of 80.
5. Able to converse in Bahasa Melayu. (EQUIVALENT- refers to the overseas academic qualification obtained that is equivalent to SPM as approved by MQA).

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. 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.
3. Candidates must not have any physical disabilities or impaired senses that hinder nursing dexterity.
4. Pregnancy is not allowed throughout the course.