The programme introduces the student to nursing as a professional discipline. It provides the students with skills and strong theoretical knowledge to ensure their competency and professionalism as future nurses. The 3-year programme will expose students with the foundational knowledge such as basic nursing skills and progresses into specialised areas such as medical-surgical nursing, Orthopaedic, Paediatric, Obstetric & Gynaecology, Emergency Nursing, Intensive Care and so forth. MPI’s Diploma in Nursing is globally recognised and the programme strictly follows the guidelines accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and the Malaysian Nursing Board (MNB). The core curriculum for Diploma in Nursing is regulated by MNB and adheres to the standards and criteria set by the MQA.

Approval Code (N/0913/4/0070)(10/30)(MQA/PA18266)
Intake April, August
Mode of Study Full Time
Duration of Study 3 Years
Assessments Examination, Clinical Attachment, Assignment, OSCE
Tuition Fee RM45,610
  1. Pass SPM/equivalent with minimum 3C in:
    • Bahasa Melayu
    • Mathematics (Elementary/Additional/Modern)
    • Science (General Science/Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Applied Science/Additional Science)
  2. Pass in two (2) other subjects: English & one (1) other subject
Note: This requirement is only for Intakes in 2025 & 2026)
Year 1
  • Anatomy and Physiology 1
  • Basic Microbiology, Parasitology & Immunology
  • Psychology & Sociology
  • Therapeutic Communication, Counselling & Professional Nursing
  • Fundamental of Nursing 1
  • Clinical Experience 1
  • Anatomy and Physiology 2
  • Pharmacology for Nurses
  • Fundamental of Nursing 2
  • Fluid & Electrolyte
  • Surgical Nursing
  • Clinical Experience 2
Year 2
  • Cardiovascular System Nursing
  • Respiratory System Nursing
  • Gastrointestinal System Nursing
  • Endocrine System Nursing
  • Nervous System Nursing
  • Clinical Experience 3
  • Renal & Genito-Urinary System Nursing
  • Musculoskeletal System & Geriatric Nursing
  • Haemopoietic, Oncology, Autoimmune & Integumentary System Nursing
  • Ophthalmology & Otorhinolaryngology Nursing
  • Clinical Experience 4
Year 3
  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Obstetrics & Gynaecology Nursing
  • Community Health Nursing
  • Clinical Experience 5
  • Mental Health Nursing
  • Emergency & Intensive Care Nursing
  • Laws & Ethics Nursing
  • Nursing Management
  • Introduction to Nursing Research & Statistics
  • Clinical Experience 6
MPU Subjects
  • Community Service Project
  • Integriti dan Antirasuah (KIAR)
  • Philosophy and Current Issues

Our graduates have pursued potential careers in areas such as:

  • Registered Nurse
  • Specialized Nursing
  • Clinical Instructor
  • Director of Nursing
  • Industrial Nurse
  • Cruise Nurse
  • Nurse Manager
  • School Nurse
  • Tutor/Lecturer
  • Health Care Giver