KPJ HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

Overview

The first thing you hear when you utter about nursing course is KPJ Healthcare University College. Established in 1991 KPJ Healthcare University College (KPJUC) formerly known as PNC International College of Nursing and Health Sciences is a subsidiary of KPJ Healthcare Berhad.
To date KPJUC has grown to a dynamic, meteoric college with unsurpassed track record both locally and internationally. KPJUC does not limit its students achievement in academic only but moulds them being caring, perseverance, adaptability, versatility and selflessness. Its universality concentrates in synthesizes, transcending racial, cultural, social and geographical boundaries.

The objective of the programme is to prepare nurses to function as caring, competent, ethical and humane nurses in the hospital and community.  KPJ Healthcare University College concentrates in humanistic and holistic approach to nursing. KPJUC provides a comprehensive preparation and a sound foundation in health and nursing sciences which emphasis in lectures and practical training in simulation and skills lab at KPJ’s 23 prestige private hospitals all over Malaysia.

DIPLOMA IN NURSING

To prepare nurses to function as caring, competent, ethical and humane nurses in the hospital and community
Duration
3 years full time
Intake
Jan/Jul/Sep.
Campus
i) Nilai, Negeri Sembilan
ii) Johor Bahru, Johor.

Requirement
General

  • Age 18-24 years old.
  • Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or equivalent

Credits in SPM including

  • Bahasa Malaysia
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • General Science/ Pre Science Biology/Chemistry/Physic
  • Any other subject
  • Minimum IELTS 5.5 (for International Students)

Course Structure
Integrated based upon 3 strands in the practicum

Strand 1

  • Nursing Sciences comprising of medical/surgical nursing and other special nursing area such as Nursing, Obstetric Nursing, Paediatric Nursing and Mental Health Nursing.

Strand 2

  • Health Sciences comprising of Human anatomy and Physiology, Nutrition, Pharmacology and Parasitology, Microbiology and Epidemitology.

Strand 3

  • Behavioural Sciences comprising of Sociology, Psychology and Effective Communication.

DIPLOMA IN HIGHER EDUCATION IN OPERATING DEPARTMENT PRACTITIONER (ODP)

To produce a skilled assistance to surgeons and anaesthetists in carrying out intricate and complex procedures.

Duration

  • 3 years full time

Intake

  • Sep

Awarding Body

  • Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom

Requirements General

  • Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or equivalent

Minimum Five (5) Credits in SPM:

  • Bahasa Malaysia
  • English
  • Mathematic
  • General Science/ Pure Science
  • One (1) other subject

Minimum IELTS 5.5
Job opportunities in Operating Department

  • Instrument/Scrub Personnel
  • Circulating Personnel
  • Anaesthetic Assistant
  • Recovery Room Personnel
  • CSSU Personel

BSC. (HONS) INTERNATIONAL NURSING (UH)

To produce a skilled assistance to surgeons and anaesthetists in carrying out intricate and complex procedures.

Duration

  • 2 years part time

Intake

  • Sep

AWARDING BODY:

  • University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

REQUIREMENTS:

General

  • Registered Nurse with valid Nursing License
  • 3 Years post registration clinical experiences
  • IELTS – 6.5 (Academic) & not less than 5.5. in each band (Intensive IELTS class is provided)
  • Demonstrate good English

Course Structure

  • Semester 1- International Perspectives on research methods- KPJ
  • Semester 2 – Leadership & Management to enhance Practice-KPJ
  • Semester 3 – International Themes in Contemporary Health –PNC
  • Semester 4 – Transcultural Nursing-KPJ

Art & Science of Nursing –PNC

CERTIFICATE IN NURSING (PAEDIATRIC)

To provide course participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to confidently and competently manage the nursing care for sick children.

Duration

  • 6 months full time

Intake

  • Mar/Sep

Requirements

  • Registered nurse with valid Practicing License
  • Minimum of 1 year work experience preferably in Paediatric unit
  • Fluent in the use of English Language

CERTIFICATE IN RENAL NURSING

Provides nurses with the knowledge and skills to provide expert care to patients with acute renal failure and associated conditions.

Duration

  • 6 months full time

Intake

  • Mar/Sep

Requirements

  • Registered Nurse/Medical Assistant with valid practicing certificate
  • 1 year working experience in Renal Unit
  • Fluent in the usage of English language

Credibility & Accountability

KPJUC is the first private nursing college to initiate Diploma in Nursing Program and also accredited by

Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA).
KPJUC has a track record of 100% success rate in Nursing Board Terminal Examinations.
KPJUC offers variable programs as below

  • Bsc. (Hons) International Nursing
  • Diploma in Nursing
  • Diploma in Medical Imaging
  • Diploma In Pharmacy
  • Diploma in Physiotherapy
  • Diploma in Higher Education in Operating in Department Practice
  • Diploma in Health Information Management
  • Certificate in Critical Care Nursing
  • Renal Nursing
  • Paediatric Nursing
  • Nurse Education/Teaching and Gerontology

To date KPJUC produced approximately 5 000 nurses and healthcare professionals with Degree, Diploma and post graduate specialization qualification.
The strength of KPJUC is enhanced and galvanized by dedicated, well qualified lecturers who strive to unleash and develop holistically their students.
KPJUC stops at nothing to strive for excellence. KPJUC has built alliance with foreign universities from Australia and United Kingdom. These ties pack KPJUC with advanced, unique and professional support of quality and diversity.
KPJUC’s collaboratively undertake several nurse education programs with University of South Australia (UniSA). It’s track record is 239 Critical care Nurses, 96 graduates in Teaching and Education for Senior Nursing Officers, Nurse Lecturers and Nurse Instructors, 256 Heads of Services and executives in Healthcare Management and Leadership.

  • KPJUC even ties with Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom for Operating Theatre Practice Program and Herfordshire, United Kingdom for Bsc. (Hons) International Nursing.

You have at the right door step if KPJUC is your choice. Achievements, track records, course details, alliances, approaches etc of KPJUC is breath taking.  Here comes the future of KPJUC with its

VISION

  • Preferred healthcare education provider of academic excellence

MISSION

  • Upholding the highest professionalism in healthcare education.

PHILOSOPHY

  • Towards a healthy and informed society through integration of health education research and comprehensive healthcare.

QUALITY POLICY

  • KPJUC is committed to deliver recognized training and educational programs that meet customer expectation by continually improving systems and adopting high standards of quality.

KPJ Healthcare Berhad (KPJ) is listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad. Currently KPJ is the largest private healthcare network in Malaysia with 25 private specialist hospitals. Through KPJ Healthcare University College, the company is fulfilling the academic and career ambitions in healthcare industry’s requirements for medical specialists, skilled nurses and allied healthcare professionalisms.

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