1/4 : Government Public Nursing Colleges in Malaysia
1. University of Malaya (UM)
- Location: Kuala Lumpur
- Course: Bachelor of Nursing Science
(Honors) - 4-year program
- Details: Prepares graduates for
contemporary nursing roles by applying medical and scientific
nursing knowledge
2. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
- Location:Bangi, Selangor
- Course: Bachelor of Nursing Science
- Details: Offers comprehensive nursing
education with opportunities for student mobility programs in
partnership with international institutions
3. Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
- Location:Kubang Kerian, Kelantan
- Course: Bachelor of Nursing Science
- Details: Provides a strong foundation in
nursing with emphasis on research and community health
4. Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
- Location:Serdang, Selangor
- Course: Bachelor of Nursing Science
- Details: Focuses on producing competent
nurses with critical thinking and decision-making skills
5. Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS)
- Location:Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
- Course: Bachelor of Nursing Science
- Details: Emphasizes nursing care in diverse
cultural settings and rural health services
6. International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
- Location:Kuantan, Pahang
- Course: Bachelor of Nursing Science
- Details: Integrates Islamic values with
nursing education, promoting holistic care
7. Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
- Location:Puncak Alam, Selangor
- Course: Bachelor of Nursing Science
- Details: Offers nursing programs with a
focus on clinical skills and community health
8. Hospital-Based Nursing Colleges (Ministry of Health
Malaysia)
These colleges offer diploma programs in nursing and are
affiliated with government hospitals:
- Hospital Muar Nursing College - Muar, Johor
- Hospital Sultanah Aminah Nursing College
- Johor Bahru, Johor
- Hospital Alor Star Nursing College - Alor
Setar, Kedah
- Hospital Sungai Petani Nursing College
- Sungai Petani, Kedah
- Kubang Kerian Nursing College - Kubang
Kerian, Kelantan
- Hospital Melaka Nursing College - Melaka
- Hospital Seremban Nursing College - Seremban, Negeri Sembilan
- Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan Nursing College
- Kuantan, Pahang
- Hospital Bukit Mertajam Nursing College
- Bukit Mertajam, Penang
- Hospital Pulau Pinang Nursing College
- George Town, Penang
- Hospital Taiping Nursing College - Taiping,
Perak
- Ipoh Nursing College - Ipoh, Perak
- Hospital Duchess of Kent Nursing College
- Sandakan, Sabah
- Hospital Queen Elizabeth Nursing College
- Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
- Sibu Nursing College - Sibu, Sarawak
- Hospital Kuala Terengganu Nursing College
- Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu. These institutions primarily
offer Diploma in Nursing programs, focusing on practical skills
and clinical training
2/4 : Private Nursing Colleges & Universities in Malaysia
1. Private Universities Offering Nursing Programs
1- International Medical University (IMU) -
Kuala Lumpur
2- MAHSA University - Selangor
3- Management & Science University (MSU) -
Selangor
4- UCSI University - Kuala Lumpur
5- AIMST University - Kedah
6- SEGi University - Selangor
7- Taylor's University - Subang Jaya
8- Sunway University - Selangor
9- Lincoln University College - Kuala Lumpur
10- Quest International University (QIU) - Perak
2. Private Nursing Colleges (Diploma & Certificate
Programs)
1- KPJ Healthcare University College - Nilai
2- Metro College of Nursing - Kuala Lumpur
3- Sultanah Bahiyah Polytechnic Nursing College -
Kedah
4- Penang International Dental College (PIDC) Nursing School
5- Olympia College Nursing Program - Kuala Lumpur
6- Nilai University College (Nursing Department)
7- Berjaya University College (Nursing Program)
8- Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (TAR UC) -
Nursing Diploma
3. Hospital-Affiliated Private Nursing Colleges
1- KPJ Johor Specialist Hospital Nursing College
2- Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur Nursing College
3- Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur Nursing School
4- Prince Court Medical Centre Nursing College
4. Specialized Private Nursing Colleges
1- Adventist College of Nursing & Health Sciences -
Negeri Sembilan
2- Lam Wah Ee Nursing College - Penang
3- Assunta College of Nursing - Petaling Jaya
4- St. Barnabas College of Nursing - Sabah
3/4 : Hospital-Based Nursing Colleges in Malaysia
Hospital-based nursing colleges in Malaysia that are directly
affiliated with government hospitals. These institutions primarily
offer the Diploma in Nursing, a 3-year program accredited by the
Malaysian Nursing Board and the Malaysian Qualifications Agency
(MQA)
|
|
College Name
Location |
Affiliated Hospital |
|
1 |
Hospital Muar Nursing College
Muar, Johor |
Hospital Muar |
|
2 |
Hospital Sultanah Aminah Nursing College
Johor Bahru, Johor |
Hospital Sultanah Aminah |
|
3 |
Hospital Alor Star Nursing College
Alor Setar, Kedah |
Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah |
|
4 |
Hospital Sungai Petani Nursing College
Sungai Petani, Kedah |
Hospital Sultan Abdul Halim |
|
5 |
Kubang Kerian Nursing College
Kubang Kerian, Kelantan |
Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (HUSM) |
|
6 |
Hospital Melaka Nursing College
Melaka |
Hospital Melaka |
|
7 |
Hospital Seremban Nursing College
Seremban, Negeri Sembilan |
Hospital Tuanku Ja'afar |
|
8 |
Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan Nursing College
Kuantan, Pahang |
Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan |
|
9 |
Hospital Bukit Mertajam Nursing College
Bukit Mertajam, Penang |
Hospital Bukit Mertajam |
|
10 |
Hospital Pulau Pinang Nursing College
George Town, Penang |
Hospital Pulau Pinang |
|
11 |
Hospital Taiping Nursing College
Taiping, Perak |
Hospital Taiping |
|
12 |
Ipoh Nursing College
Ipoh, Perak |
Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun |
|
13 |
Hospital Duchess of Kent Nursing College
Sandakan, Sabah |
Hospital Duchess of Kent |
|
14 |
Hospital Queen Elizabeth Nursing College
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah |
Hospital Queen Elizabeth |
|
15 |
Sibu Nursing College
Sibu, Sarawak |
Hospital Sibu |
|
16 |
Hospital Kuala Terengganu Nursing College
Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu |
Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah |
Program Overview
-
Program Offered Diploma in Nursing
-
Duration 3 years (full-time)
-
Accreditation Malaysian Nursing Board
& Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQ)
-
Curriculum Combines classroom
instruction with extensive clinical practice within the affiliated hospital.
These colleges are managed by the Ministry of Health Malaysia
and are instrumental in training nurses for the public healthcare sector.
Graduates are typically employed in government hospitals and clinics across
Malaysia.
For more information on application procedures and admission
requirements, you can visit the
Official Nursing Division
Portal of the Ministry of Health Malaysia.
4/4 : Specialized Nursing Colleges in Malaysia
Specialized nursing colleges in Malaysia that
offer programs focusing on specific areas within the nursing
profession. These institutions provide targeted education and
training to prepare nurses for specialized roles in healthcare.
1. University of Malaya (UM) - Faculty of Medicine
- Location: Kuala Lumpur
- Specialized Program: Master of Nursing
Science (MNSc
- Focus Areas: Advanced clinical practice,
research methods, and theoretical perspectives in nursing.
2. KPJ Healthcare University College
- Location: Nilai, Negeri Sembilan
- Specialized Programs: Offers a range of
nursing programs, including diploma and post-basic courses,
focusing on various specialties within nursing
3. Lincoln University College
- Location: Petaling Jaya, Selangor
- Specialized Program: Master in Nursing
(Education
- Focus Areas: Advanced nursing skills,
preparing graduates for roles in nursing education and
leadership
4. Vision College
- Location: Kelana Jaya, Selangor
- Specialized Programs: Offers diplomas in
various health sciences, including medical imaging and
ultrasonography, alongside nursing
5. Adventist College of Nursing and Health Sciences
(ACNHS)
- Location: Penang
- Specialized Programs: Diploma in Nursing
and Assistant Nurse Certificate
- Affiliation: Penang Adventist Hospital
- Focus Areas: Emphasizes holistic care and
community health, integrating faith-based principles
6. Tung Shin Academy of Nursing
- Location: Pudu, Kuala Lumpur
- Specialized Programs: Diploma in Nursing
and Assistant Nurse Certificate
- Affiliation: Tung Shin Hospital
- Focus Areas: Provides training with a focus
on traditional Chinese medicine and holistic nursing practices.
7. Aseana College
- Location: Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
- Specialized Programs: Diploma in Nursing,
Diploma in Health Administration, and Occupational Safety and
Health
- Focus Areas: Combines nursing education
with administrative and safety training for comprehensive
healthcare management