Master of Nursing (Education)
Lincoln University College · Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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Lincoln University College offers the Master in Nursing (Education), a postgraduate programme designed to strengthen advanced nursing knowledge while building teaching, curriculum development, and education-focused competencies for nurse educators and healthcare learning roles.
The programme includes nursing research modules, teaching and learning in nurse education, leadership and management in nurse education, and practicum in education, with foreign applicants required to meet the published entry qualifications and international English language testing approvals.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Advanced nursing and healthcare learning focused on enhancing your nursing practice.
- Teaching-related learning with classroom teaching, teaching methods, and assessment approaches.
- Practicum preparation through supervised teaching and teaching practice planning.
- Ongoing evaluation through coursework elements such as essays, research papers, and lesson plans.
- Practical teaching experience through practicum activities that include classroom observations and skills-lab practice.
- Mentored teaching practice in which you design and deliver educational sessions for nursing learners.
- Work focused on curriculum development, mentoring, and instructional skills in real-world settings.
- Assessment through teaching practice evaluations, presentations, and portfolio development of practicum progress.
- Research-focused academic completion supported by coursework, research project, and research proposal components.
- Portfolio development and reflective work tied to practicum learning outcomes.
- You complete the Master in Nursing (Education) requirements, including the graduation requirement on total credit hours.
Curriculum
Master in Nursing (Education) (Duration: 24 Months). Credit total: 42 credit hours based on the official module list with credits.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 5 modules | Nursing Research I: Quantitative Method | 3 | 15 |
| The Psychological Basis of Teaching and Learning | 3 | |||
| Principles and Practice of Teaching and Learning in Nurse Education | 3 | |||
| Nursing Research II: Qualitative Method | 3 | |||
| Statistics and Statistical Computing for Nurses | 3 | |||
| Semester 2 | 5 modules | Nursing Curriculum Development and Assessment of Learning | 3 | 15 |
| Issues and Trend in Nurse Education | 3 | |||
| Research Project I: Research Proposal | 3 | |||
| Educational Quality Assurance | 3 | |||
| Leadership and Management in Nurse Education | 3 | |||
| Semester 3 | 2 modules | Research Project II: Project Paper | 6 | 12 |
| Practicum in Education | 6 | |||
| Total | All listed modules in the programme module list | 42 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You can advance into nurse educator roles by building skills to educate, mentor, and support future nursing professionals.
- You gain practical competence for curriculum and training contributions through teaching-focused practicum and educational session delivery.
- You develop research capability to support improvements in nursing practice, patient outcomes, and education through academic work required for program completion.
- You strengthen leadership readiness for healthcare education responsibilities by learning how to manage and influence learning experiences and training outcomes.
- You become better positioned for clinical teaching and instructor pathways by completing teaching- and mentorship-oriented practicum learning experiences.
Employability rate
For graduates of nursing education in Malaysia, an estimated employability rate is around 78% with an unemployment rate of about 22%, reflecting steady demand for qualified nurse educators and clinical teaching roles but varying hiring cycles.
Overall, the program’s education-and-practicum focus supports a more stable career outlook in healthcare education and training pathways.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Nursing degree (Level 6 MQF) or nursing-related degree | International applicants must have a Basic Degree in Nursing (Level 6 MQF) or a Nursing-related degree (Level 6 MQF). The programme states a minimum CGPA of 2.75 as accepted by the HEP Senate; if below 2.75 but above 2.50, it may be accepted subject to internal assessment rigour. |
| Professional registration, APC, and work/teaching experience | International applicants must be registered with the Nursing Board or its equivalent and hold a current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC). The programme requires minimum 3 years working experience (for Level 6 MQF bachelor degree holders) and minimum 1 year of teaching experience. |
| Foreign candidate clinical placement approvals | For international applicants, the programme requires a Temporary Practicing Certificate (TPC) for the clinical programme. |
Language requirements
International applicants must provide an approved English language test result or an approved equivalent, and the program specifies separate options for IELTS and TOEFL. Applicants who meet the listed international English requirements may be considered for entry.
IELTS Academic
TOEFL iBT
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Not published | The official program page does not publish the Master of Nursing (Education) tuition amount in RM. The university states tuition fee details require contacting the admissions/finance team. |
Proof of financial resources
International students are expected to show they can fund their studies in Malaysia. Prepare official financial documents for the student pass process as requested by Malaysian immigration/EMGS and your scholarship or sponsor (if any).
- Proof of sufficient funds for tuition and living costs, as required for the student pass/immigration process
- Sponsor documents and/or bank statements supporting available funds, if you are not funding your studies yourself
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 | 6-12 months before intake | 6-12 months before intake | 6-12 months before intake |
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 eligibility documents for international applicants
Check that you meet the programme’s entry requirements for nursing qualification level, professional registration, Annual Practicing Certificate (APC), and required work and teaching experience. For foreign candidates, also confirm you can obtain the Temporary Practicing Certificate (TPC) for the clinical programme. Gather your academic transcripts and supporting documents before you start the online application.
Apply online through the university’s application form
Submit your application using the Lincoln University College online application form during the published intake window. Provide accurate personal details and upload the required documents in the format requested by the application system. If the programme specifies required English test passes, ensure your test results are ready before submission.
Follow up on admissions decisions and pass-related requirements
After submitting, monitor your application status through the university’s process. If accepted, you will need to complete the remaining steps for study in Malaysia, including documentation for your student pass process. Keep copies of all uploaded documents and be ready to provide additional documents if requested.