The Bachelor of Nursing is one of the programmes offered by the School of Health Sciences, USM. This is a 4-year (8-semester) programme. It consists of the following components:
- Biological Sciences
- Behavioural Sciences
- Nursing Sciences
- Clinical Skills
- Computer Skills
- Research and Scientific Writing Skills
- Communication and Information Distribution Skills
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
- Co-curriculum Activities
- Social Skills
- Teaching and Patient Management Skills
These components are incorporated into the nursing curriculum to strengthen the basic knowledge of nursing practice. In addition, it improved the nursing profession at par with other health care professions. Scientific knowledge and evidence-based care aid in promoting competent, independent, and safe practitioners. The graduate of this programme are expected to of caliber, innovative, proactive with critical thinking and problem solving abilities. The university and elective courses enable the graduates to expand their mind set and horizon.