Faculty of Nursing

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES OFFERED

International Centre of
Open University Malaysia

School of Nursing
& Allied Health Sciences

Globally Recognized Nursing Qualifications
Bachelor (Hons) Nursing Sciences (BNS) (A7331)
Master of Nursing (MN) (KA10238)

School of Nursing & Allied Health Sciences

OUM Established in August 2000, Open University Malaysia
(OUM) is the seventh private university in Malaysia.
OUM leverages on the quality, prestige and capabilities
of its owners - a consortium of the 11 Malaysian public
universities.
OUM programmes are designed by experts from the
industry, academia and professional bodies and are
approved by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency
(MQA), formerly known as National Accreditation
Board (LAN).

International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS),
Sri Lanka’s premier healthcare training institute
(International Centre of OUM) collaborating with
Open University Malaysia provides access to Sri
Lankan Nurses to get up to date knowledge and
skills in nursing by introducing the following
courses with the view of uplifting “Nursing” as a
profession in Sri Lanka and to bring our Nursing
profession on par with international standards.

Qualifications awarded by the Open University Malaysia are recognized worldwide.
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Bachelor (Hons) Nursing Sciences [2 Years - Work & Study]
(BNS) (A7331)

• To upgrade knowledge, skills and competency of registered nurses.
• To produce clinically efficient graduates.
• To cater to the increasing demands for specialized nurses in six (6) critical clinical areas i.e. Trauma and Emergency Nursing, Critical
Care Nursing, Paediatrics Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Oncology Nursing and Renal Nursing.


COMPULSORY OUM COURSES
• Learning Skills for
Open Distance Learners.
• English for
Written Communication
• English for
Oral Communication
• Entrepreneurship
• Personality Development
• Hospital Management
• Hospital Information System


CORE SUBJECTS
• Advanced Nursing Assessment
• Management and Medico
Legal Studies B
• Nursing Research and Statistics B
• Professionalism and Issues
in Nursing B
• Research Project B
• Teaching in Nursing B
• Clinical Practice 9
• Clinical Practice 10
• Clinical Practice 11
• Clinical Practice 12
• Clinical Practice 13
• Clinical Practice 14


SPECIALIZED COURSES
• Critical Care Nursing OR
Trauma & Emergency Nursing
• Paediatrics Nursing OR
Mental Health Nursing
• Oncology Nursing OR
Renal Nursing


BENEFITS
• Ability to complete the
program while working
• 2 year part time
program with flexible
learning schedule
• Career advancement
• Ability to become a
specialized Nurse
• Opens up international
opportunities

Master of Nursing [2 Years - Work & Study]
(MN) (KA10238)


• The course aims to assist learners to develop professionally, to respond effectively to the challenges of
changes within health care and to consolidate their role as nursing leaders.
• The courses would produce graduates, who are able to function as professional nursing leaders and will be
equipped to respond to an increasingly complex health care environment.
• To create competent nursing leaders so as to be more effective and efficient.
• To contribute to the nursing profession by upgrading their nursing leadership and professional skills.

CORE COURSES –YEAR 1
• Clinical Decision Making
• Healthcare Management
• Hospital Administration
• Nursing Models &
Development
• Research Methodology
• Trends & Issues in Nursing

CORE COURSES- YEAR 2
• Advanced Nursing
Leadership & Management
• Nursing Research Proposal
• Reflection in Nursing
• Research Project Paper
• Statistical Analysis
• Transcultural in Nursing

POTENTIAL
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
• Hospital CEO
• Nursing Researcher
• Unit In-Charge
• University Lecturer
• Health Administrator
• Public Health Policy Maker

OUM Teaching/Learning Methodology
» Face to Face Interaction
Lectures are conducted at IIHS (International Centre of OUM), 3 to 4 days per month according to a flexible learning schedule.
» Self Managed Learning
Where learners study independently according to their time availability
o Printed modules o Electronic Reading Materials / CD-ROM
» On-Line Learning
Electronic communication tools such as e-mail, Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) are provided to facilitate interaction among
learners, tutors and facilitators.
» E –Content
Students can download the course content and support materials from MyLMS / Digital Library
» Clinical Placement
o Application of theory from core and specialized subjects, at the hospital / institution where the students are working
o Specific Practicum is performed at selected hospitals under the Supervision & the clinical teaching by a Local Preceptor.


ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor (Hons) Nursing Sciences
• 3 year Diploma of Nursing Recognized by the
Ministry of Health-Sri Lanka
Master of Nursing
• Recognized Bachelor of Nursing


SCHOLARSHIPS
• Scholarships are granted for
Bachelor (Hons) Nursing Sciences program
based on the Merits achieved at the
Diploma level .
• For Master of Nursing, scholarships
are awarded by considering the Merits
achieved at the Bachelors level.


FINANCIAL SOURCES
Our Institute can assist registered students in applying
for study loans from leading banks in Sri Lanka.

OUM INTERNATIONAL CENTRES
Ghana - Accra Institute of Technology,
Hungary - Eszterh’zy K’roly F’iskola
Bahrain - Arab Open University Bahrain
Maldives - Villa College
Yemen - University of Science and Technology
Sri Lanka - International Institute of Health Sciences,
Vietnam - HCMC University of Technology (HUTECH)


APPLYING FOR THE COURSES
Intakes - January, May & September
Required Documents for Registration
* Common documents for both Bachelors & Masters
Bachelor (Hons) Nursing Sciences
Copy of the NIC*, Copy of the Birth Certificate*, Copy of the
Diploma in Nursing Certificate or a letter from the relevant
Nursing School confirming the completion of a 3 year Nursing
Diploma, Copies of G.C.E O/L & A/L Certificates*
Master of Nursing
Copy of the Bachelors certificate & Transcript
All the copies which are in other languages should be translated to English



International Centre of Open University Malaysia

International Institute of Health Sciences
No 704, Negombo Road, Welisara, Sri Lanka.
Tel : +94 114 65 11 44 | Fax : +94 112 951 292
Mob : +94 774 14 23 98/ +94 773 11 43 81

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