Nursing Scholarships for Degree and Diploma
Hospital Sultan Azlan Shah (HSAS)
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) recently embarked on the exciting journey of setting-up a hospital offering both contemporary western medicine, traditional and complementary medicine. The University foresees the need to improve quality healthcare services that is affordable to meet the needs of the community. This hospital will also pave the way for the training of its medical students and medical professionals in the right environment with qualified staff and world-class facilities.
The hospital will be named Hospital Sultan Azlan Shah (HSAS) and it will be a 500-bed facility built in multiple phases. Phase 1 will have 250 beds and Phase 2 will house the rest of the 250 beds which will be constructed after 2025. The Hospital will provide both secondary and tertiary referral services, with the capability of delivering and supporting advanced sub-specialised services including organ transplants, open heart, micro-vascular, microcellular and stereotactic interventions following the completion of its Phase 2. The Hospital will be supported by 24-hour critical care and diagnostic investigation services and will provide comprehensive access to on-call specialised clinicians.
The proposed project physical components will include the following facilities:
- Out-patient and in-patient facilities
- Diagnostics and treatment facilities
- Medical and non-medical support facilities
- Research and education facilities
- Staff, student and administrative facilities
The UTAR Education Foundation will own the hospital and its operations. As part of its continuing social responsibilities to the local Kampar community, the Foundation intends on providing affordable medical services to patients.
Location of Hospital Sultan Azlan Shah in UTAR Kampar Campus - artist impression
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Nursing Scholarships
Suitably qualified candidates identified by the UTAR Education Foundation will be offered scholarships to study a full-time degree programme in UTAR Sungai Long Campus or a full-time diploma programme in a local nursing institution. After successfully completing the programme of study, he/she will serve at the Hospital Sultan Azlan Shah.
The scholarships will cover total programme fees, hostel accommodation, monthly allowance, uniform and shoes, and medical and insurance.
UTAR Bachelor of Nursing
Duration of Studies: 4 years
Commencement Date: July 2017
View this link for programme information: http://bit.ly/2hqLC48
or download the flyer by clicking HERE
Entry requirements:
Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)
- STPM with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and
- Pass SPM with 5 credits:
- Mandatory credits in Bahasa Melayu and Mathematics (or Additional/Modern Mathematics)
- Credit in one (1) of the following - General Science or Biology or Credit in Chemistry and Pass in Biology or Credit in Physics and Pass in Biology
- Credits in two (2) other subjects
- Pass in the English Language
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
- UEC with Grade B in 5 subjects including Science and Mathematics and
- Pass SPM or equivalent with 5 credits:
- Mandatory credits in Bahasa Melayu and Mathematics (or Additional/Modern Mathematics)
- Credit in one (1) of the following - General Science or Biology or Credit in Chemistry and Pass in Biology or Credit in Physics and Pass in Biology
- Credits in two (2) other subjects
- Pass in the English Languagee
Others
- UTAR Foundation programme with CGPA of 2.50
- MOE Science Matriculation with CGPA of 2.50
- Diploma in Science with CGPA of 2.50 (no credit transfers)
- Any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.
Additional requirements for items 2, 3 & 4 above:
- Pass SPM / equivalent with 5 credits
- Mandatory credits in Bahasa Malaysia and Mathematics (Elementary/Additional/Modern Maths)
- Credit in one (1) of the following - General Science or Biology or credit in Chemistry and Pass in Biology or credit Physics and Pass in Biology
- Credit in two (2) other subjects
- Pass in the English Language
Compulsory for all applicants:
Passed the English Language in one of the following examinations:
MUET - Band 3
IELTS - Band 5.5
TOEFL (paper based) - Score of 515
TOEFL (computer based) - Score of 215
TOEFL (internet based testing) - Score of 80
Diploma in Nursing at Other Nursing Institution
UTAR Education Foundation will provide sponsorships to students with interest in pursuing a full-time diploma programme in a local nursing institution selected by the Hospital management. Students will be awarded a Diploma in Nursing upon completion of the programme and will be officially registered with the Malaysian Nursing Board as Registered Nurse (SRN).
Duration of Studies: 3 years
Commencement Date: September 2017
Entry Requirements:
SPM with 5 credits in
- Bahasa Melayu
- English
- Science
- Mathematics and
- One of other subjects
For more information, please contact:
Ms. Chor Choy Yook
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Tel: 03-90860288
Email: chorcy@utar.edu.my