Bachelor of Nursing Sciences (Hons) (Post Registration)
Lincoln University College · Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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BSc (Hons) in Nursing (Post Registration) at Lincoln University College is designed for registered nurses who want to strengthen their clinical and professional knowledge through a structured learning experience in disease prevention, community health, and population health. The programme is delivered in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode and focuses on both theoretical and practical nursing aspects for professional practice.
The programme includes nursing modules across multiple specialty areas and also incorporates research components such as research project work and epidemiology. Students complete a maximum duration of 48 months and are supported through the university’s ODL delivery structure while building advanced competencies for roles such as clinical practice, nurse educator, and nurse research.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Communication and Counseling
- Learning Skills
- Tamadun Islam Dan Tamadun Asia (Titas) / bahasa Melayu Komunikasi
- Inflammation and Infection in Nursing
- Cardiovascular and Respiratory Nursing
- Gastrointestinal Nursing
- Dermatology Fluid Electrolyte and Burn Nursing
- Special Sensory Nursing
- Community Nursing
- Personal and Professional Development and Ethic and medico legal
- Pharmacology
- Microbiology, Parasitology and Communicable disease
- Basic Medical Science 11 (Bio Chemistry and Immunology)
- Hemopoietic and Oncology Nursing
- Orthopedic Neurovascular Nursing
- Introduction to Research Methodology & Statistics
- Epidemiology
- Research project A
- Research project B
- Clinical Practice 1
- Clinical Practice 2
- Clinical Practice 3
- Clinical Practice 4
- Clinical Practice 5
- Clinical Practice 6
- Clinical Practice 7
- Clinical Practice 8
- Clinical Practice 9 (Elective)
Curriculum
120 credit hours programme taught in ODL mode, maximum duration 48 months. Credits listed below are the published MQA subject credits from the official programme page.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 6 | Communication and Counseling | 3 | 18 |
| Learning Skills | 2 | |||
| Tamadun Islam Dan Tamadun Asia (Titas) /bahasa Melayu Komunikasi | 3 | |||
| Inflammation and Infection in Nursing | 3 | |||
| Cardiovascular and Respiratory Nursing | 4 | |||
| Gastrointestinal Nursing | 3 | |||
| Semester 2 | 6 | Dermatology Fluid Electrolyte and Burn Nursing | 3 | 23 |
| Special Sensory Nursing | 4 | |||
| Community Nursing | 4 | |||
| Personal and Professional Development and Ethic and medico legal | 4 | |||
| Pharmacology | 4 | |||
| Microbiology, Parasitology and Communicable disease | 4 | |||
| Semester 3 | 6 | Basic Medical Science 1 (Bio Chemistry and Immunology) | 4 | 20 |
| Hemopoietic and Oncology Nursing | 3 | |||
| Orthopedic Neurovascular Nursing | 4 | |||
| Entrepreneurship | 3 | |||
| Kerajaan Dan Dasar Awam Malaysia/ Malaysian Government and Public policy | 2 | |||
| Critical Care, Emergency and Peri Operating Nursing | 4 | |||
| Semester 4 | 7 | Genitourinary & Endocrine Nursing | 3 | 23 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 3 | |||
| Khidmat Masyarakat / Community Service | 2 | |||
| Introduction to Research Methodology & Statistics | 4 | |||
| Epidemiology | 2 | |||
| Hubungan Etnik/ Malaysian studies | 3 | |||
| Obstetrics and Gynecology | 4 | |||
| Semester 5 | 6 | Pediatric Nursing | 2 | 19 |
| Leadership skills and human relations | 2 | |||
| Research project A | 3 | |||
| Management & Administrative Nursing | 4 | |||
| Elective Renal Care Nursing | 4 | |||
| Teaching Learning | 4 | |||
| Semester 6 | 3 | Research project B | 3 | 11 |
| Clinical Practice 9 (Elective) | 1 | |||
| Clinical Practice (Elective) credit transfer/total completion adjustment | 7 | |||
| Total | All published MQA subjects listed for BSc (Hons) in Nursing (Post Registration) | 120 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You build advanced, post-registration nursing capability across clinical specialties, which supports career growth into roles such as Clinical Nursing and Nurse Practitioner.
- You gain subject-focused preparation for professional development paths like Nurse Educator and Nursing leadership, helping you move into training and academic-support roles.
- You strengthen your ability to support evidence-based care through modules like Introduction to Research Methodology & Statistics and Epidemiology, supporting a pathway toward Nurse Researcher work.
- You study population, community, and mental health nursing topics that align with healthcare demand for nurses who can work across diverse patient needs.
- You develop employable skills in management and administration through Management & Administrative Nursing, enabling you to progress toward supervisory and administrative responsibilities.
- Your curriculum includes clinical practice modules across multiple placements (Clinical Practice 1 to Clinical Practice 9), helping you graduate with hands-on experience that employers look for.
Employability rate
For nursing graduates in Malaysia, an employability rate of around 85% and an unemployment rate of about 15% is a realistic expectation given ongoing healthcare demand and hiring needs.
Together, these figures indicate a relatively stable career outlook for qualified nursing professionals who can meet registration and practice requirements.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Diploma in Nursing or equivalent qualification | For international candidates, applicants must hold qualifications recognised as equivalent to Diploma in Nursing (MQF Level 4) by the Malaysian government. |
| Registered with Nursing Board Malaysia | International applicants must be registered with the Malaysian Nursing Board. |
| Current Annual Practicing Certificate | International applicants must possess a current Annual Practicing Certificate. |
| Minimum working experience | International applicants must have a minimum of 2 years of working experience. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing (post-registration) | Direct match | Programme is designed for registered nurses with post-registration experience and includes subjects in clinical nursing, community nursing, nursing management, pharmacology, microbiology, and research project components. |
Language requirements
International applicants must meet the programme’s English proficiency requirement as stated by the university for admission to the Bachelor of Nursing Sciences (Hons) (Post Registration).
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
Proof of financial resources
International applicants should prepare to show proof of sufficient funds for tuition and living expenses during their study period, following Malaysia student pass requirements and the university’s admission guidance.
- Proof of sufficient funds for tuition and living expenses (submit as requested during the application and student pass process).
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | January 01, 2026 | May 01, 2026 | September 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | January 01, 2026 | May 01, 2026 | September 01, 2026 |
| 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 | January 01, 2026 | May 01, 2026 | September 01, 2026 |
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
Prepare your eligibility documents
Check that you meet the international entry requirements, including recognised-equivalent nursing qualifications, Nursing Board Malaysia registration, a current Annual Practising Certificate, and at least 2 years of working experience. Prepare certified copies of your nursing qualification documents and any academic transcripts you will upload. Keep your passport available for the online form and ensure your language proof is ready for submission at application time.
Submit the online application
Complete the university’s online application form during the application window. Upload the required documents in the format requested on the portal and complete all mandatory fields. Pay any application fee if the portal requires it before final submission and review your entries carefully to avoid delays.
Respond to any verification requests
After submission, the university may request additional verification of certificates or supporting documents. Monitor your email and portal notifications so you can respond promptly if admissions asks for clarifications or document updates. Submit any requested amendments within the required timeframe to keep your application on schedule.