Diploma in Nursing
Lincoln University College · Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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Diploma in Nursing at Lincoln University College is a three-year full-time program designed to prepare students to function effectively as a Registered Nurse and as part of the healthcare team locally or globally. The program focuses on building nursing knowledge and clinical skills through structured learning and clinical practice.
International applicants study nursing sciences, health and behavioural sciences, and programme subjects that support patient-centred, compassionate care. The program includes clinical practice (practicum) across the duration, with assessment through examinations, coursework, practicum evaluation, and clinical learning activities.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Fundamental of Nursing
- Communication and Counseling
- Psychology and Sociology
- Clinical Practice 1
- Fluid Electrolyte and Burn
- Pharmacology
- Microbiology, Parasitology, Biochemistry & Immunology
- Infection and Inflammation in Nursing
- Clinical Practice 2
- Cardiovascular Respiratory and Hematopoietic
- Gastrointestinal and Endocrine Nursing
- Muscular Skeletal Nursing
- Clinical Practice 3
- Obstetrics & Gynecology Pediatric Nursing
- Community Nursing & Communicable Diseases
- Learning Skills
- Clinical Practice 4
- Neurovascular System and Mental Health Nursing
- Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat and There Dermatology Nursing
- Genito-Urinary and Gerontology Nursing
- Clinical Practice 5
- Critical care, emergency Care Perioperative Nearsing
- Management and Administration Nearsing
- Personal and Professional Development Ethics and Medico Legal
- Research Methodology
- Clinical Practice 6
Curriculum
Credit hours table for Diploma in Nursing at Lincoln University College. Total credits: 108 credit hours.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Core taught modules | Basic Medical Science (Anatomy and Physiology) | 4 | 14 |
| Fundamental of Nursing | 4 | |||
| Communication and Counseling | 2 | |||
| Clinical Practice 1 | 4 | |||
| Semester 2 | Core taught modules and clinical practice | Psychology and Sociology | 3 | 19 |
| Fluid Electrolyte and Burn | 4 | |||
| Pharmacology | 4 | |||
| Microbiology, Parasitology, Biochemistry & Immunology | 4 | |||
| Clinical Practice 2 | 4 | |||
| Semester 3 | Core taught modules and clinical practice | Infection and Inflammation in Nursing | 3 | 19 |
| Cardiovascular Respiratory and Hematopoietic | 4 | |||
| Gastrointestinal and Endocrine Nursing | 4 | |||
| Muscular Skeletal Nursing | 4 | |||
| Clinical Practice 3 | 4 | |||
| Semester 4 | Core taught modules and clinical practice | Obstetrics & Gynecology Pediatric Nursing | 4 | 13 |
| Community Nursing & Communicable Diseases | 3 | |||
| Learning Skills | 2 | |||
| Clinical Practice 4 | 4 | |||
| Semester 5 | Advanced taught modules and clinical practice | Neurovascular System and Mental Health Nursing | 4 | 15 |
| Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat and There Dermatology Nursing | 3 | |||
| Genito-Urinary and Gerontology Nursing | 4 | |||
| Clinical Practice 5 | 4 | |||
| Semester 6 | Clinical practice and culminating modules | Critical care, emergency Care Perioperative Nearsing | 4 | 16 |
| Management and Administration Nearsing | 4 | |||
| Personal and Professional Development Ethics and Medico Legal | 2 | |||
| Research Methodology | 2 | |||
| Clinical Practice 6 | 4 | |||
| Total | Total for all taught modules and clinical practice modules in the approved programme structure | 108 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You build broad, practice-focused nursing knowledge through multiple clinical practice periods across core areas like fundamentals, infection control, maternal and paediatric nursing, and gerontology.
- You gain job-ready clinical communication and counselling skills through modules such as Communication and Counseling and Learning Skills, preparing you to work effectively as part of a healthcare team.
- You develop stronger clinical foundations in pharmacology and nursing sciences (including microbiology and infection-related nursing content), supporting safe and effective patient care.
- You strengthen professional readiness for real healthcare settings with modules focused on management, administration, ethics, and medico-legal practice.
- You can pursue continuing pathways in nursing after the Diploma as your experience and training progress, helping you move toward higher-responsibility roles in healthcare.
Employability rate
Nursing graduates in healthcare systems like Malaysia typically experience an employability rate of around 80% and an unemployment rate of about 20%, driven by ongoing demand for trained nursing staff.
Together, these figures suggest you can expect a fairly stable entry outlook into healthcare employment when you complete your clinical training successfully.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| International applicants (foreign qualifications) | Entry for international candidates is stated as being based on equivalent qualifications recognized as accepted by the Malaysian government. Applicants must also meet the published English requirement and other eligibility points listed for international candidates on the program entry requirements section. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Health Science | Strong match | The program includes Basic Medical Science (Anatomy and Physiology), Fundamental of Nursing, Clinical Practice, and nursing sciences such as Pharmacology, Microbiology and Clinical Practice modules. |
Language requirements
For international applicants, the Diploma in Nursing requires an English language pass through one of the approved tests below. If you are applying with a qualification equivalent to the Malaysian entry requirement, you must still provide the required English proof as published by the university.
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 should prepare evidence of sufficient funds for tuition and living costs for the duration of their studies in Malaysia. Requirements can vary based on your student pass application process, so submit documents exactly as requested by the university and immigration authorities.
- Proof of sufficient funds for tuition and living costs for your study period (as requested during admissions and student pass processing)
- Any additional financial document(s) specifically requested by the university for your international student application
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | January - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | January 01, 2026 | October 01, 2025 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | October 01, 2026 | January 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | January - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | January - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare entry and English documents
Confirm your international qualifications are recognized as equivalent for entry as stated by the Malaysian government and the university. Prepare an English language score that matches the approved tests and minimum scores published for international candidates. Also ensure you can provide academic certificates/transcripts and supporting documents required for your application from abroad.
Submit your international application online
Use the university's official online application channel and complete the required form fields for international applicants. Upload the required documents (passport, academic documents, and English test proof) in the format requested by the portal. Review all details carefully before submitting your application for processing.
Medical fitness and eligibility checks
Before commencement, candidates must be certified medically fit by a registered medical practitioner within one month from the programme start date. The program also publishes specific medical conditions that prevent admission and states that pregnancy is not allowed throughout the course. Follow the university instructions promptly if any additional eligibility checks or document requests are raised during processing.
Receive admission decision for your intake
After document review, the university will process your application for the selected intake months published for this program. Keep your email and application account updated in case the university requests clarifications. If accepted, follow the university’s next steps for registration and preparation for the start of study.