Doctor of Nursing

Teacher

Programme Sypnosis

(R/723/8/0028 (MQA FA0839) 01/24)

The Doctor of Nursing is a 4 year coursework and dissertation based program offered via the distance and open learning mode. The program is for nurses to pursue their career pathway in clinical, education and research, while honing their critical and analytical thinking and decision making skills.

This terminal degree for nurses will prepare them for their future challenging roles in healthcare delivery. The program admits registered nurses who already have a Master of Nursing and they will be the future nurse leaders, academicians and researchers, contributing to the efforts of the nation’s high income, knowledge based population.

In the clinical area they will be the resource person as well as the experts in their selected field.

Dr Rashidah Binti Shahruddin

Program Director

Email :
rashidah58@oum.edu.my

Fees

Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4
Sem 1 RM4,590	Sem 4 RM4,590	Sem 7 RM2,110	Sem 10 RM2,110
Sem 2 RM4,590	Sem 5 RM7,650	Sem 8 RM2,110	Sem 11 RM2,110
Sem 3 RM4,590	Sem 6 RM4,590	Sem 9 RM2,110	Sem 12 RM2,110
Total: RM43,260

* Fees applicable to Malaysians and Permanent Residents only.
* International students are required to pay registration fees of RM1,500 and an additional 20% for the tuition fees.
* The University reserves the right to revise the fees without prior notice.

Discount for the Physically Challenged Learners (OKU) and Senior Citizens

The University offers 50% discount for:
1. Senior citizens aged 60 and above on registration date; and
2. Physically challenged learners – a valid Orang Kelainan Upaya (OKU) is required.
These discounts are for subject fees only and are not applicable for research and other fees. The discounts are also not valid for second time registration and repeating of subjects.
Learners who receive this discount are not entitled to other discounts and promotions.

Note
Processing fee: RM50 (Malaysian) & RM200 (International Students)
Re-registration fee of RM220 per semester is chargeable for extension of Masters Projects

Financial options:	Payment Mode:
EPF (Account 2); or	JomPAY
Education or Personal Loan from commercial banks; or	Internet Banking
HRDF (subject to employer’s eligibility); or	Debit/Credit Card.

Entry Requirements

Normal Entry

Master of Nursing, Health Sciences, Healthcare or other related fields (MQF Level 7); or
Other qualifications recognized as equivalent to masters (MQF Level 7) received by the Senate; and

English language competency requirements for international students:

A minimum score of 500 in Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL)
A minimum score of 5.0 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

Note:

The provisional offer of admission will be revoked if the candidate:
- Fails to submit evidence of qualification within the stipulated date; or
- Does not meet the entry requirements of the University.
Entry requirements are subject to change as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency.

Program Structure
FAQs

Program Structure

The program is offered in 12 semesters (4 years) with a total of 80 credits and 13 structured courses. The assessment is both continuous evaluation and a final submission of dissertation including viva. The final course is dissertation where the students will be able to select an area of study relevant to their previous background and experience where they will be expected to apply the research and statistical knowledge learned.

Core Courses
Subject Name	Credit Hours
NPPS 7103 PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE	3
BPAW 7103 TECHNICAL/ACADEMIC WRITING	3
NPQR7103 QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS	3
NPPPP7103 POLICY AND POLITICS IN NURSING	3
NPHO7103 EVALUATION AND HEALTH OUTCOMES RESEARCH	3
NPHE7103 HEALTH ECONOMICS	3
BPS7103 APPLIED STATISTICS	3
NPED7103 EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY IN HEALTH CARE	3
HPEF7043 QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS	3
NPNI7103 NURSING INFORMATICS	3
NPCP7003 CONCEPT PAPER	4
NPRM7103 RISK MANAGEMENT	3
NPLE7103 LAW AND ETHICS IN NURSING	3
NPCP 7003 CONCEPT PAPERNPND 7100-1 DISSERTATION PROPOSAL WRITING /DEFENSE NPND 7100-2 DISSERTATION PROPOSAL WRITING/DEFENCE/ETHICS NPND7100-3 DATA COLLECTION , DATA ANALYSIS NPND7100-4 DISCUSSION & PRELIMINARY FINDINGS PRESENTATION (SUPERVISOR) CONCLUSION NPND7100-5 SUBMISSION NPND7100-6 FINAL SUBMISSION /VIVA	40
Total	80

FAQs

What is a Doctor of Nursing (DN)?
The DN is a one of two terminal doctoral degrees in the field of nursing. While its counterpart, the PhD, is more research-oriented, those who earn a DN have completed the highest level of nursing academic through course work -oriented designed. The program is for nurses to pursue their career pathway in clinical, education and research. This terminal degree for nurses will prepare them for their future challenging roles in healthcare delivery.
How do I qualify to join this DN program ?
Requirement for joining this program is Master of Nursing , Master in Health Science or other health related qualification at level 7 Malaysian Qualification Framework. Other qualifications equivalent with Masters which is accepted by Senate.
What is the duration of the course?
This is a 12-semesters course (4 years). A specific set of doctoral-level coursework required in all DN programs for two years , and two years of dissertation. This is a 4-year coursework and dissertation based program offered via the distance and open learning mode.
What are the requirements for International students to join this program?
A minimum score of 500 in Test for English as a Foreign language (TOEFL).
A minimum score of 5.0 in International English Language Testing System(IELTS)
What is total credit to complete the duration of the course?
A total of 80 credits as approved by Malaysian Qualification Framework
What is the nomenclature of post graduate degree awarded after completion of DN?
Doctoral degree according to the field of specialisation e.g DBA, DEd , DN
What is the impact of DN program to your career?
Nurses with DN degree are in an important position to serve as leaders in the continuing articulation of the discipline, as well as contributors on multiple levels to the development of the knowledge base of nursing.
How does DN program contribute to the community in general?
They continue to lead, share and contribute new knowledge/innovations/practices in the related field and its emerging issues, and towards the social, technological and cultural progress in the academic and professional contexts.
Is the program accredited?
The program has been accredited and approved by MQA – The assessment of required accreditation of DN program no is MQA/FA 0839
What are the course subjects in DN program?
DN curriculum coursework include subjects health care policy and politics , and evidence-based practice. Philosophy of science, nursing informatics , research methods and statistics and health economics , risk management and law and ethics in nursing.
All DN students are required to fulfil 40 credits of course work and 40 credits of dissertation.The dissertation is meant to demonstrate students’ mastery of the theories and practices learned throughout the DN
What will be the career progression from entry into nursing and the DN?
Multiple routes and mechanisms for career progression will be possible and ultimately decided by each educational institution. The proposed model allows for progression from the BS or MS or to the DN.
How many institutions currently offer the DN through online ?
Currently Open University Malaysia is the only university in Malaysia offering the course via online.
How will the DN differ from the PhD in terms of curriculum content, research competencies, outcomes and roles occupied?
The DN focuses on providing leadership for evidence-based practice. This requires competence in translating research in practice, evaluating evidence, applying research in decision-making, and implementing viable clinical innovations to change practice. Considerable emphasis is placed on a population perspective, how to obtain assessment data on populations or cohorts, how to use data to make programmatic decisions, and program evaluation.