The Master of Nursing Science is an academic program that is designed to provide opportunities for nurses to develop advanced skills in professional nursing. The program provides graduates with rigour grounding in research methods, critical analysis and theoretical perspectives that inform clinical nursing. Students will graduate with a sound knowledge of a broad range of research methodologies and methods; the ability to design and conduct a research project in a rigorous and ethical manner; the skill to critically appraise research and make informed decisions for practice change when appropriate and be a critical and informed thinker regarding issues relating to health.
Entry Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing Science with a CGPA 3.00 and above or an equivalent qualification approved by Senate; and
Registered with the Malaysian Nursing Board and possess current practicing license; and
Possess a post basic course in clinical speciality which the duration of study should not be less than six (6) months; or
At least two years working experience in the relevant field.
English Language Requirement:
Foreign candidates are required to:
Have at least IELTS Band 6 or TOEFL 550 if their first degree is from a university where English is not the medium of instruction.
Or
Pass an English proficiency test approved by the University.
Duration of Study
(1) The minimum duration of study shall be four (4) semesters.
(2) The maximum duration of study shall be eight (8) semesters
Programme Structure
(1) The core courses identified for the Master of Nursing Science degree programme as follows:
seven (7) core courses each of three (3) credit hours, totalling twenty one (21) credit hours;
two core courses each of two (2) credit hours; totalling four (4) credit hours;
Practicum in Nursing of ten (10) credit hours; and
Nursing Research Project I and II totalling nine (9) credit hours.
(2) Details of the courses offered are as approved by Senate from time to time on the recommendation of the Faculty and candidates shall be informed of such details at the beginning of each session.
(3) The list of courses for the programme of Master of Nursing Science is provided in List 1. List 1: Core Courses
CODE
TITLE
CREDIT HOURS
MTGW6101
Nursing Research I – Qualitative Method
3
MTGW6102
Nursing Research II – Quantitative Method
3
MTGW6103
Health Assessment
3
MTGW6104
Issues & Trends in Nursing & Health Care
3
MTGW6105
Reflection in Nursing Practice
3
MTGW6106
Medical Statistics
3
MTGW6112
Statistical Computing Module
2
MTGW6108
Principles & Methods of Epidemiology
2
MTGW6109
Health Promotion
3
MTGW6113
Practicum in Nursing
10
MTGW6160
Nursing Research Project I
3
MTGW6161
Nursing Research Project II
6
TOTAL
44
Contact Information
Head of Department of Nursing Science
Faculty of Medicine
University of Malaya
50603 Kuala Lumpur
MALAYSIA
