ABOUT DIPLOMA IN NURSING
Incorporated in 1993, the International Medical College (IMC) offers a 3-year Diploma in Nursing program that has produced nurses whom are highly sought after by local, private and overseas hospitals.
The robust curriculum emphasizes the integration of nursing theory with clinical practice to provide students with an opportunity for experiential learning. Indeed, the high standards have ensured that our graduates have consistently secured 100% passes in the Malaysian Nursing Board Licensure examinations. Students will obtain clinical experience at the Pantai Group of Hospitals and other approved Government Hospitals as well as healthcare centers. Upon graduation, students also have the opportunity to work in the IHH group of hospitals (Pantai and Gleneagles) in Malaysia and Singapore.
Students who join this program are eligible to apply for sponsorships from reputable private hospitals, PTPTN loan or FELDA Financial Assistance. Employment is guaranteed for students sponsored by hospitals.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Year 1
SEMESTER 1
- Health Science I – Anatomy & Physiology
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Professional adjustment; Medico-Legal Aspects: Communication & Public Relationship
- Fundamentals of Nursing
- English for Nurses
- Clinical Practice I
SEMESTER 2
- Anatomy and Physiology II
- Pharmacology & Nutrition
- Introduction to Medical/Surgical Nursing; Inflammation and Infection, Fluids and Electrolytes Balance; Perioperative Nursing
- Psychology and Sociology
- Islamic Studies / Moral Studies
- Clinical Practice II
Year 2
SEMESTER 3
- Care of Patients with Altered Gastrointestinal System
- Care of Patients with Altered CVS & Respiratory Systems
- Care of Patients with Altered Hemopoietic system; Altered Immune Systems
- Malaysian Studies
- Clinical Practice III
SEMESTER 4
- Care of Patients with Altered Endocrine & Musculoskeletal Systems; Mammary glands
- Care of Patients with Altered Reproductive and Genitourinary Systems
- Care of Patients with Altered Integumentary, Communicable Diseases
- Maternal and Infant Nursing
- Clinical Practice IV
Year 3
SEMESTER 5
- Community Health Nursing
- Care of Patients with Altered Nervous System; ENT & Eye
- Mental Health Nursing; Gerontology
- Excellence in Work Culture, Corporate Culture & Entrepreneurship
- Clinical Practice V
SEMESTER 6
- Principles of Management; Research & Statistics
- Emergency and Disaster Management; Critical Care Nursing
- Clinical Practice VI
