The Master in Nursing at Sunway University is a research-intensive postgraduate programme focused on advancing nursing knowledge and evidence-based practice.
Malaysia
Sunway University
Masters
Healthcare
In-person
2 Years
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The Master in Nursing at Sunway University is a research-intensive postgraduate programme focused on advancing nursing knowledge and evidence-based practice. It centres on contemporary issues in nursing, healthcare delivery, education and health systems, with students working on real-world problems that affect patient care, professional practice and service improvement. The course is built around independent scholarly inquiry under close academic supervision, giving the degree a strong research identity within healthcare.
Learning is shaped by a thesis-based structure supported by research methodology and wider academic development activities. Students develop the skills to design and conduct rigorous, ethical research using qualitative, quantitative or mixed-methods approaches, then present original findings in a dissertation and viva voce. The programme also provides a clear route to doctoral study, making it a substantial step for nurses aiming to deepen research capability and contribute to practice, leadership and policy in the sector.
| Curriculum | Required Score |
|---|---|
| Nursing degree pathway | Conditional admissionA Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing [Level 6, Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF)] with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the Sunway University Senate. Alternative pathways
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| Curriculum | Required Score |
|---|---|
| Research Methodology for Nursing | Prerequisite courseResearch Methodology for Nursing. |
| Statistics in Nursing | Prerequisite courseStatistics in Nursing. |
| Principles of Evidence-Based Nursing | Prerequisite coursePrinciples of Evidence-Based Nursing. |
| Test | Score |
|---|---|
| English language requirement | International studentsAchieve a minimum score of 6.0 in the IELTS or equivalent. English-medium exemptionStudents from countries that use English as the official language, or students with academic qualifications from institutions that use English as a full medium of instruction, are exempted from the English Language requirement. |
The Master in Nursing at Sunway University is a research-intensive postgraduate programme focused on advancing nursing knowledge and evidence-based practice.
Master in Nursing takes 2 years and is delivered in person.
Master in Nursing centres on independent research with academic supervision and formal progress milestones.
Academic entry requirements vary by qualification and may include Nursing degree pathway, Research Methodology for Nursing or other accepted pathways. English evidence may include IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
Master in Nursing focuses on Nursing within Healthcare at Sunway University.
