PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Bachelor of Nursing (Public Health) (Hons) KPT/JPS (PA 9441) 08/26

Our program, BSc (Hons) in Nursing (Public Health) is designed for nurses interested to gain a professional qualification in health visiting, occupational health nursing or school nursing. The program proposes registered nurses a prospect to enhance their knowledge and extend their skills to enhance health. This course is appropriate for qualified nurses with a dedication to prevention and health advancement and evidence-based practice in a civic setting. They are enabled in acquiring their knowledge and competences to enhance the provision of health care, by employing appropriate theory, research, and support, to reflect modern perceptions.

Program Aim

The program aims to make sure that students are trained to promote health and social well-being through the accomplishment of the standards of proficiency of dedicated public health nursing. The course also concentrates on understanding and encouraging people in building a healthy lifestyle, as well as enhancing and protecting health in the public and private sectors.

Career Opportunities

Lincoln University College is committed to support its students in their progression towards a gratifying graduate destination and strive to serve professional assistance with the aim of encouraging its students to achieve their prospective. After completion of this course the students are expected to find jobs and work as:

Public Health Practitioner.
Health Improvement Practitioner.
Data Analyst.
Health Campaign Manager.

Subjects

Maximum Duration : 48 Months.
Minimum Duration : 36-48 Months.

Sl.No.	MQA Subject Code	Subject Name	Credits
1	PHN 6101	Anatomy, Physiology & Biochemistry	4
2	PHN 6102	Parasitology, Microbiology &Immunology	4
3	PHN 6401	Public Health Nursing	3
4	PHN 6201	Communication and Counseling in PHN	3
5	PHN 6104	Nutrition	2
Elective (Choose any one module from the following):
6	MPU 3113	Islamic Civilization and Asian Civilization	3
7	MPU 3163	Malay Communication 3	3
8	PHN 6103	Pharmacology	3
9	PHN 6202	Personal and Professional development	2
10	PHN 6203	Sociology and Psychology in PHN	3
11	PHN 6204	Ethics and law	2
12	MPU 3342	Malaysian Government and Public Policy	2
Elective (Choose any one module from the following):
13	MPU 3123	Ethnic Relations	3
14	MPU 3173	Malaysian Studies 3	3
15	PHN 6105	Anatomy & Physiology for Midwifery	3
16	PHN 6402	Antepartum	3
17	PHN 6403	Intrapartum	4
18	PHN 6404	Postpartum	2
19	PHN 6501	CP 1 – antepartum	3
20	PHN 6502	CP 2 - intrapartum & postpartum	3
21	PHN 6405	Obstetric Complication & Emergencies	3
22	PHN 6406	Care of Newborn/ Neonatal	3
23	PHN 6407	Pharmacology	2
24	PHN 6408	Pediatric nursing	3
25	PHN 6503	CP3 - Newborn & Pediatric	3
26	PHN 6409	Primary Health Care	3
27	PHN 6410	Maternal and Child Health	3
28	PHN 6411	Reproductive Health	3
29	PHN 6412	Adolescent Health	2
30	PHN 6413	School Health	2
31	PHN 6301	Research Methodology	3
32	PHN 6302	Statistics	3
33	PHN 6414	Epidemiology in Public Health	3
34	PHN 6415	Clinical Practice 3	3
35	PHN 6504	CP4 – Primary Health Care	2
36	PHN 6505	CP5 – Adolescent health	2
37	PHN 6506	CP6– Reproductive health	2
38	PHN 6507	CP7 – School health	2
39	PHN 6508	CP8 - MCH	2
40	MPU 3232	Leadership Skills and Human Relation	2
41	PHN 6416	Population in special groups (Vulnerable populations)	3
42	PHN 6417	Environmental and Occupational health nursing	3
43	PHN 6418	Gerontology Nursing	2
44	PHN 6419	Leadership & Management in Public Health Nursing	3
45	PHN 6420	Wellness & Health promotion	3
46	PHN 6303A	Research Project A	3
47	PHN 6421	Contemporary Issues in Public Health Nursing	2
48	PHN 6303B	Research Project B	3
49	MPU 3452	Community Service	2
50	PHN 6509	CP9-Population in special groups/Vulnerable Population	3
51	PHN 6510	CP10-Environmental and Occupational Health Nursing	2
52	PHN 6511	CP11-Gerontology Nursing	2
53	PHN 6512	CP12-Leadership & Management in Public Health Nursing	2
54	PHN 6513	CP13-Wellness & health promotion	2

Intake and Entry Requirements

Intake :

January
May
September

Entry Requirements :

For Malaysian Candidates
Option 1:
1. Possess Diploma in Nursing (MQF Level 4) or its equivalent
2. Minimum three (3) months working experience in public health
3. Possess a Post Basic in Midwifery
4. Registered with Nursing Board Malaysia
5. Possess a current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC)
Option 2:
1. Possess Diploma in Nursing (MQF Level 4) or its equivalent
2. Possess a Post Basic in Public Health Nursing
3. Registered with Nursing board Malaysia
4. Possess a current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC)
For International Candidates
1. Possess Diploma in Nursing (MQF Level 4) or its equivalent
2. Minimum three (3) Years clinical working experience
3. Registered with Nursing Council or Board of country of origin
4. Possess a post basic in Public Health Nursing or Midwifery subject to approval of the Selection Committee of the University
5. Possess a current Temporary Practicing Certificate (TPC) form Nursing Board Malaysia before clinical placement
6. Pass International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with minimum score of 5.5 or Test of English as a Foreign Language as a medium of instruction.

Health Status
1. All candidates must be certified medically fit by a registered medical practitioner within one-month form commencement of the nursing programme.
2. All candidates will be certified medically fit by a registered medical practitioner within one month of commencement of programme.
3. Candidates with any of the following medical conditions cannot be admitted into the programme such as:
  1. HIV / AIDS
  2. Hepatitis B
  3. Hepatitis C
  4. Mental health disorders
  5. Epilepsy
  6. Colour blindness
4. Candidate must not have any physical disabilities or impaired senses that hinder nursing dexterity.
5. Pregnancy is not allowed throughout the course.

Duration : 48 Months.

University : Lincoln University College

Level : Bachelor