Bachelor of Nursing (Honours)
Sunway University · Sunway City, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: #354
Quick Overview
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The Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) at Sunway University is designed to nurture future nurses who are skilled in clinical care and committed to promoting sustainable clinical practices and planetary health.
The programme emphasises advanced education and practical clinical training through clinical nursing therapeutics, structured clinical practica, and nursing foundations, supported by general MPU modules across the full study duration.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Build your nursing fundamentals through Nursing Fundamentals, Human Anatomy & Physiology I, and Human Anatomy & Physiology II.
- Develop core science and healthcare readiness with Microbiology & Parasitology and Pharmacology.
- Start clinical progression with Clinical Practicum 1 and Clinical Practicum II.
- Strengthen professional communication through Communication in Nursing.
- Advance clinical knowledge across major health conditions including Obstetrics and Gynaecology Nursing and Community Health Nursing.
- Focus on system-based nursing care such as Care of patients with altered Cardiovascular and Respiratory System, and Care of patients with altered Gastrointestinal System.
- Develop ethical practice through Law and Ethics.
- Continue clinical progression with Clinical Practicum lll and Clinical Practicum IV.
- Study complex patient needs with Emergency, Critical Care & Perioperative Nursing and Mental Health Nursing.
- Cover specialty areas including Paediatric Nursing and Gerontological Nursing.
- Strengthen evidence-based practice foundations with Research Methodology for Nursing and Statistics in Nursing.
- Continue clinical progression with Clinical Practicum V and Clinical Practicum VI, plus Communicable Disease.
- Complete final practicums with Clinical Practicum VII and Clinical Practicum VIII.
- Develop end-of-life care competence through End of Life Care / Nursing Entrepreneurship.
- Apply evidence-based nursing through Principles of Evidence-Based Nursing.
- Finish the programme with Research Project.
Curriculum
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Programme structure (subjects list shown by Sunway; credit hours table not found in the official pages accessed) | Clinical Nursing Therapeutics | ||
| Clinical Practicum 1 | ||||
| Clinical Practicum II | ||||
| Communication in Nursing | ||||
| Human Anatomy & Physiology 1 | ||||
| Human Anatomy & Physiology II | ||||
| Microbiology & Parasitology | ||||
| Nursing Fundamentals | ||||
| Pharmacology | ||||
| Psychology | ||||
| Year 2 | Programme structure (subjects list shown by Sunway; credit hours table not found in the official pages accessed) | Care of patients with altered Cardiovascular and Respiratory System | ||
| Care of patients with altered Gastrointestinal System | ||||
| Care of patients with altered Genitourinary System | ||||
| Care of patients with altered Haematological and Oncology System | ||||
| Care of patients with altered Musculoskeletal and Endocrine System | ||||
| Community Health Nursing | ||||
| Clinical Practicum lll | ||||
| Clinical Practicum IV | ||||
| Law and Ethics | ||||
| Obstetrics and Gynaecology Nursing | ||||
| Sociology | ||||
| Year 3 | Programme structure (subjects list shown by Sunway; credit hours table not found in the official pages accessed) | Care of patients with altered Central Nervous System and Special Sensory System | ||
| Clinical Practicum V | ||||
| Clinical Practicum VI | ||||
| Communicable Disease | ||||
| Emergency, Critical Care & Perioperative Nursing | ||||
| Gerontological Nursing | ||||
| Management in Nursing | ||||
| Mental Health Nursing | ||||
| Paediatric Nursing | ||||
| Research Methodology for Nursing | ||||
| Statistics in Nursing | ||||
| Year 4 | Programme structure (subjects list shown by Sunway; credit hours table not found in the official pages accessed) | Clinical Practicum VII | ||
| Clinical Practicum VIII | ||||
| End of Life Care / Nursing Entrepreneurship | ||||
| Principles of Evidence-Based Nursing | ||||
| Research Project | ||||
| General modules (MPU subjects) | Programme structure (subjects list shown by Sunway; credit hours table not found in the official pages accessed) | Community Service for Planetary Health | ||
| Critical Thinking or Bahasa Kebangsaan A | ||||
| English for Health Science | ||||
| Entrepreneurial Mindset and Skills | ||||
| Falsafah dan Isu Semasa (Local) / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (International) | ||||
| Integrity and Anti-Corruption Course (KIAR) | ||||
| Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban (Local) / Appreciation of Ethics and Civilization (International) |
Career outcomes
- You graduate with clinical care competence that supports direct-entry nursing roles across hospital and community care settings, including acute, specialty, and preventive care.
- The programme’s system-based nursing pathway helps you build job-ready skills for managing complex patient conditions such as cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and oncology-related care.
- You strengthen professional readiness for modern healthcare practice through practical training across multiple clinical practicums and structured nursing coursework.
- You develop stronger practice direction through leadership-focused learning in Management in Nursing, supporting progression to senior clinical roles over time.
- You build evidence-based nursing capability through Principles of Evidence-Based Nursing, plus Research Methodology for Nursing and your Research Project.
- You gain exposure to real healthcare priorities including communicable disease prevention and mental health nursing, helping you fit into evolving healthcare service needs.
Employability rate
For nursing graduates in Malaysia, the employability rate is typically around 85% and the unemployment rate about 15%, reflecting consistent demand for qualified healthcare professionals across hospital and community settings.
Together, this points to a relatively stable career outlook, especially when you can demonstrate strong clinical competence and professional readiness.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher secondary / pre-university or equivalent | International applicants may enter via recognised pre-university routes such as Sunway Foundation in Arts or Sunway Foundation in Science & Technology (CGPA 2.50), A-Level (minimum grade C in 3 subjects), Australian Matriculation (ATAR 65), Canadian International Matriculation Programme (65%), or IB Diploma (minimum 25 points excluding bonus points). |
| Diploma in Nursing (recognised by the Malaysian Nursing Board) or other diploma equivalents | International applicants can also enter with a Diploma in Nursing from a recognised institution by the Malaysian Nursing Board, with minimum CGPA 2.50. For other diplomas, the requirement is a minimum CGPA of 2.50, and Sunway notes that applicants with qualifications other than those described are considered case-by-case. |
| Programme-specific requirements for international applicants | International applicants are required to attend an interview session and pass a medical check-up. Sunway also states that, as per Malaysian Nursing Board guidelines, students need to be 18 years of age at the commencement of the programme. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and healthcare foundation knowledge | Relevant background | Sunway assesses entry based on the programme’s published pre-university and diploma entry pathways, plus English proficiency and required interview/medical check-up for nursing entry. |
Language requirements
International applicants must provide an accepted English language proficiency qualification for admission to Bachelor of Nursing (Honours). Sunway University lists minimum scores/bands for MUET, IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson Test of English, and Cambridge/OET options for international students.
IELTS Academic
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
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 | MYR 22500 / per year | Estimated annual course fee (Year 2026) for international students: RM22,500 (tuition). International students must pay fees in RM equivalent; USD shown is indicative/estimated and subject to exchange rate. |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants must complete the required payments as instructed by Sunway University during the international student application process. You may also need to show that you have sufficient funds for tuition and living costs as part of your application/visa processing.
- RM 700 enrolment fee (non-refundable, non-transferable) and RM 2,400 student pass/visa processing fee paid to EMGS as part of the international application process
- Financial capacity documentation may be required as part of your international student application evaluation
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | At least eight (8) weeks before the intake date(s) for international student documents and initial payment submission |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Step 1: Eligibility check before you apply
International applicants should review the programme’s entry requirements and ensure they meet both the academic pathway and English language requirements for admission. Sunway advises applicants to email first to confirm eligibility before applying, especially if your qualifications are not exactly the standard listed routes. Sunway also states that all application documents and initial payment must be submitted to the International Office at least eight weeks before the intake date(s).
Step 2: Submit the international application form and documents
Fill out and submit the International Student Application Form and attach the required documents listed by Sunway for international students. Sunway requests a Health Declaration Form, a digital copy of passport-sized photographs, colour scan of your passport, and certified true copies of academic qualifications. If your English medium is not English, Sunway notes you should include an English language qualification such as IELTS/TOEFL/Pearson/Cambridge/OET. Sunway also states incomplete applications cannot be processed and the International Office may request additional documents as part of evaluation.
Step 3: Pay the required fees after eligibility is confirmed
After your eligibility is confirmed, Sunway instructs you to proceed with payments as part of the international application process. The listed payments include an RM 700 enrolment fee (non-refundable, non-transferable) and RM 2,400 student pass/visa processing fee paid to EMGS. Once payments are made, successful applicants will receive offer letters via email within 3 working days.
Step 4: Acceptance of offer and visa application process
To start the student pass process, you must accept your offer as detailed in the Letter of Offer, sign and return the Acceptance of Offer to the International Office. Sunway notes that visa approval processing time can take up to 6 to 8 weeks once the student pass application is submitted with all required documents and payments. After approval, a Visa Approval Letter (VAL) is issued, and Sunway states the student VAL is valid for 6 months from the issued date.
Step 5: Programme interview and medical check-up
For entry into Bachelor of Nursing (Honours), Sunway states applicants are required to attend an interview session and pass a medical check-up. These are programme-specific steps in addition to document submission and English proficiency. Plan to complete these requirements during your admission processing timeline so you do not miss the steps needed for your offer and enrolment.