Author: Suhaida

Kulliyyah of Nursing offers research postgraduate degrees, with our postgraduates community benefiting fro research-focused academic staff, comprehensive student support and tailored careers guidance.
Postgraduate study will expand their skills base and equip them with specialist knowledge relevant to their profession, while working with academic staff who lead the way in research and to address the wider issues that shape debate in their area of interest.
Many students choose postgraduate study a way of enhancing their employability in a particular industry or profession that can be an excellent way to accelerate their career development.

INFORMATION

further information:
Asst. Prof. Dr. Lee Siew Pien
Deputy Dean (Postgraduate & Research )
Kulliyyah of Nursing, IIUM
Tel: +609-570 7207
Email: siewpien@iium.edu.my
Website :
http://www.iium.edu.my/kulliyyah/kon

CONTACT INFO
Kulliyyah of Nursing
International Islamic University
Malaysia
Jalan Hospital Campus
25100 Kuantan, Pahang
Tel. No.: +609 - 570 7210 / 7208 Fax No.: +609 - 513 3615 Email: nursing@iium.edu.my

KULLIYYAH OF NURSING, IIUM
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN NURSING (BY RESEARCH)

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing programme introduces the novel niche in nursing research activities that will involve various nursing fields. This programme would facilitate the enrolment of students for Master Degree holders who intent to pursue research at a higher degree level.
This research-focused doctoral programme will promote the development of a cognitive style that emphasizes abstract thinking and critical analysis of the research findings for building knowledge that advances culturally competent nursing and nursing education.
The programme aims to inculcate the Islamic knowledge and value in nursing art and science for the nature and future of humankind.
The fundamental concern is to promote human wellbeing at an individual, local and global level within a sustainable environment.
As such, this program is different from other interdisciplinary educational initiatives in that its curriculum is purposely designed rather than simply an amalgamation of existing disciplines.

OBJECTIVE PROGRAMME

• To achieve excellence in research, and to be recognized as a top-ranking university offering quality research in PhD in Nursing.
• To achieve excellence in a novel areas of nursing studies and attain optimal satisfaction especially for health care personnel to become researchers, academicians and consultant.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The Kulliyyah of Nursing and the University have certain eligibility criteria on which we base the selection of candidates for admission. The following are the minimum admission requirements for all applicants:
• A relevant Master’s degree with minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent from IIUM or any other accredited institution of higher learning.
OR
• Applications from candidates with other certificates that are recognized as equivalent to a Master’s Degree in Nursing or relevant professional qualifications (Registered Nurse) and experience that are recognized by the Senate of the University.
AND
Candidates must demonstrate a good
command of the English Language. Our English language requirement is:
•TOEFL 500; or
•IELTS 5; or
•English Placement Test 5 administered by the University.

DURATION OF STUDY
3 years full time or 6 years part time programme (normal progression).

FEES STRUCTURE
Research fees per semester
Full time
Part time

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
PhD in Nursing programme prepared the graduates for fulfilling careers as researchers, academics and clinicians.

Local student	International student
RM 3, 250.00	RM 6, 900.00

COURSE STRUCTURE

Local student
RM 2, 375.00

The focus of the study will be on the basis of research and input from courses as shown in the table below:

HOW TO APPLY
An application form can be found on the online application system.
The url address is:
http://eadmission.iium.edu.my/index.php/student/eas_login
A complete application will include copies of your academic transcripts, two academic references and a research proposal. A research proposal needs to be submitted alongside the application.
This allows the Kulliyyah to be able to see your academic and research abilities, as well as help us to pair you with a suitable supervisory team

Sem	Course Title	Code	Credit Value	Course Type
Year 1	Islamic Input For Health Profession	NUR 8110	0	Compulsory / Audit Basis
	Research Methodology	NUR 8130	0	Compulsory Audit Basis

The course, NUR 8110 is an advanced course for all non IIUM graduates and for those who have not attended them or any equivalent courses as part of requirement for graduation.
The course NUR 8130 is COMPULSORY for all graduates.