Bachelor of Nursing Sciences (Hons)
Lincoln University College · Kelana Jaya, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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Bachelor of Nursing Sciences (Hons) at Lincoln University College helps students build theoretical and practical nursing knowledge, covering key aspects of nursing practice and preparing graduates for professional careers in nursing.
The programme includes theoretical learning and practical training sessions, with a full-time mode and an overall duration of 48 months, and it is structured around taught modules and practical training to support nursing competence.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Basic Medical Science 1 (Anatomy And Physiology)
- Fundamental Of Nursing
- Communication And Counseling
- Learning Skills
- Elective options and early Clinical Practice 1
- Pharmacology
- Microbiology, Parasitology And Communicable Disease
- Inflammation And Infection In Nursing
- Basic Medical Science 11 (Bio Chemistry And Immunology)
- Clinical Practice 2
- Introduction To Research Methodology and Statistics
- Epidemiology
- Cardiovascular And Respiratory Nursing
- Gastrointestinal Nursing
- Dermatology, Fluid Electrolyte and Burn
- Haemopoietic And Oncology Nursing
- Orthopedic Nursing & Neurovascular Nursing
- Clinical Practice 3 and Clinical Practice 4
- Entrepreneurship
- Research Project A
- Community Health
- Special Sensory Nursing
- Critical Care, Emergency And Peri Operating Nursing
- Mental Health Nursing
- Management and Administration Nursing
- Research Project B
- Clinical Practice 6, Clinical Practice 7, Clinical Practice 8, and Clinical Practice 9
Curriculum
Bachelor of Nursing Sciences (Hons) programme duration: 48 months. This table groups the published list of credit-bearing modules into semester blocks; elective choices apply where indicated on the official programme page.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Core taught modules and elective (choose any one from the listed option) | Basic Medical Science 1 (Anatomy And Physiology) | 4 | 19 |
| Fundamental Of Nursing | 4 | |||
| Communication And Counseling | 3 | |||
| Learning Skills | 2 | |||
| Elective (choose any one module from the first elective list on the official programme page) | 3 | |||
| Clinical Practice 1 | 3 | |||
| Semester 2 | Core taught modules and elective (choose any one from the listed option) | Pharmacology | 4 | 20 |
| Microbiology, Parasitology And Communicable Disease | 3 | |||
| Inflammation And Infection In Nursing | 3 | |||
| Basic Medical Science 11 (Bio Chemistry And Immunology) | 4 | |||
| Elective (choose any one module from the second elective list on the official programme page) | 3 | |||
| Clinical Practice 2 | 3 | |||
| Semester 3 | Core taught modules and elective (choose any one from the listed option) | Psychology And Sociology | 3 | 22 |
| Introduction To Research Methodology and Statistics | 4 | |||
| Epidemiology | 2 | |||
| Elective (choose any one module from the third elective list on the official programme page) | 3 | |||
| Cardiovascular And Respiratory Nursing | 4 | |||
| Clinical Practice 3 | 3 | |||
| Gastrointestinal Nursing | 3 | |||
| Semester 4 | Core taught modules and clinical/practice modules | Dermatology, Fluid Electrolyte and Burn | 3 | 23 |
| Haemopoietic And Oncology Nursing | 3 | |||
| Orthopedic Nursing & Neurovascular Nursing | 4 | |||
| Clinical Practice 4 | 4 | |||
| Entrepreneurship | 3 | |||
| Malaysian Government and Public Policy | 2 | |||
| Obstetrics and Gynecology | 4 | |||
| Semester 5 | Core taught modules and clinical/practice modules | Pediatric Nursing | 2 | 22 |
| Clinical Practice 5 | 3 | |||
| Leadership Skills and Human Relation | 2 | |||
| Research Project A | 3 | |||
| Special Sensory Nursing | 4 | |||
| Community Health | 4 | |||
| Clinical Practice 6 | 4 | |||
| Semester 6 | Final core modules, research project and clinical practice modules with elective (choose any one) | Personal And Professional Development Ethics and Medicolegal | 4 | 35 |
| Critical Care , Emergency And Peri Operating Nursing | 4 | |||
| Genitourinary And Endocrine Nursing | 3 | |||
| Mental Health Nursing | 3 | |||
| Clinical Practice 7 | 3 | |||
| Management and Administration Nursing | 4 | |||
| Research Project B | 3 | |||
| Elective (choose any one module from the final elective list on the official programme page) | 4 | |||
| Community Service | 2 | |||
| Clinical Practice 8 | 2 | |||
| Clinical Practice 9 | 1 | |||
| Total | All credit-bearing modules listed in the official Bachelor of Nursing Sciences (Hons) programme module list, including electives and clinical practice modules | 120 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You build practical and theoretical nursing competence across foundational sciences, clinical practice, and advanced specialty modules, preparing you for professional nursing roles.
- You gain patient-facing communication and counselling skills through Communication And Counseling, supporting roles in hospitals, clinics, and community healthcare settings.
- You develop critical care readiness with modules such as Critical Care, Emergency And Peri Operating Nursing, helping you perform effectively in high-acuity care environments.
- You prepare for responsibilities beyond bedside care through Management and Administration Nursing and Ward Manager/Supervisor career opportunities.
- You develop evidence-informed practice by completing Introduction To Research Methodology and Statistics plus Research Project A and Research Project B, strengthening your readiness for clinical improvement and research-related roles.
- You broaden your career options with elective choices that include areas like Renal Care Nursing and Teaching And Learning For Nurses, aligning with different nursing pathways.
Employability rate
For nursing graduates, employability in Malaysia is typically strong due to continuing healthcare demand, with an estimated employability rate of about 85% and an estimated unemployment rate of about 15%.
Together, these figures indicate a stable outlook for graduates who complete their clinical practice and are ready to work in hospitals and other healthcare providers.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher secondary / equivalent | International applicants: a pass in STPM or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50; or a pass in Matriculation with a minimum CGPA of 2.50; or a pass in Foundation programme with a minimum CGPA of 3.00. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Health and Nursing related studies | Direct match | Programme structure shows a nursing-focused curriculum including Basic Medical Science, Fundamental of Nursing, Pharmacology, Clinical Practice, and nursing research modules. |
Language requirements
For international applicants, English language proficiency is required. Lincoln University College accepts IELTS and TOEFL for this Bachelor of Nursing Sciences (Hons) program.
IELTS Academic
TOEFL iBT
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Not published |
Proof of financial resources
International students must plan for tuition and other living costs while applying and studying in Malaysia. After visa approval, tuition fees are required to be paid to the university according to their payment timing rules.
- Tuition fees payment is required after visa approval and before arrival in Malaysia.
- International students are required to make a full payment for the first year fees (no instalments for first year).
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Confirm your eligibility for international entry
Check that your foreign school-leaving qualification or equivalent meets the international entry requirements stated for this program. Verify that you have the required English test score (IELTS or TOEFL) for international applicants. Also ensure you can meet the program’s health status expectations (medical examination by a registered medical officer recognized by the institution).
Prepare your documents for online application
Scan your passport (including blank pages) and prepare your academic transcripts and certificates in the format requested by the university. Ensure your language test result is ready, as it is required for international applicants. Review the documents against the entry requirements before you upload them.
Submit your application during the intake window
Apply for the intake season you intend to start (January, May, or September) as published for this program. Complete all required online fields and upload the required documents. Keep your supporting documents ready in case admissions requests clarification or additional evidence.
After admission, complete visa processing and pay tuition as required
For international students, EMGS visa processing fees are required to process the application. After visa approval, tuition fees must be paid and the first-year fees are required to be paid in full before arrival in Malaysia. Follow the university’s payment timing rules after admission.