Nursing

About the course

This Diploma course provides the foundation for further study in areas such as preventative, curative and rehabilitative nursing. In many cases, successful completion of a Diploma may give you a full year of credit towards a degree.

What you might learn

During this course, you will develop skills through subjects such as anatomy, physiology, ethical parameters of nursing practice and promoting positive health. By the end of the course, students should be able to find employment in the industry or apply for a Bachelors degree.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as extended care assistant, home care assistant, support worker, community care worker, community development officer, aged care provider, and etc. in companies including local hospitals, local clinics, local community centre, local healthcare centre, United Nations, and etc.

Living Costs in Penang**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) RM 9 - 12	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) RM 870 - 1,150	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) RM 576 - 762
Transportation (Daily) RM 3 - 4	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) RM 239 - 316

Average Salary***

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**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: payscale.com