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Diploma in Healthcare

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Diploma in Healthcare

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About this Course

The Diploma in Healthcare is a dynamic three-year programme that opens the door to a rewarding future in the healthcare industry. Designed to build your understanding of healthcare values, strategies, and real-world practices, this programme empowers you with the hands-on skills needed to excel in today’s fast-growing healthcare environment.

What Will You Learn

  • Fundamentals of Hospital Administration

  • Essential Health Sciences and Healthcare Technologies

  • Hospitality Principles and Effective Customer Service Practices

  • Development of Analytical Thinking and Leadership Competencies

  • Application of Information Technology within the Healthcare Industry

  • Basic Concepts of Revenue Management in a Front Office Environment

Career Prospect

  • Hospital / Clinic Operations Assistant

  • Medical Records & Health Information Assistant

  • Health Promotion Assistant

  • Medical Call Centre Support Personnel

  • Medical Device / Healthcare Product Support Assistant

  • Health & Wellness Programme Support (NGOs / Agencies)

Academic Pathway

Diploma in Healthcare → BSc (Hons) in Healthcare Management → MSc / MBA (Healthcare Management) → PhD (Healthcare Management / Management / Health Education / Business Administration or any related program)

Programme Details

Duration
3 Years (9 Semesters) (Full Time)
Programme Code
(R2/723/4/0147)(A6719)
Intake
Jan, Feb, June, July & Sept
Faculty/Centre
Faculty of Science & Technology
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Course Structure

Semester 1
  • Introduction to Healthcare
  • Behavioral Science
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology
  • Basic Microbiology
  • Communicative English
  • Introduction to Environmental Health
  • Medical Ethics
  • Health & Social Care Services
  • Introduction to Pharmacology
  • Malaysian Studies
  • Youth Development
  • Critical and Creative Thinking Skills
  • Communication and Supportive Skills
Semester 2
  • Current Issues in Health
  • Medical Office Management
  • Basic Immunology
  • Health and Safety
  • Amunited 1
  • Business Communication
  • Health Promotion
  • Lifespan Management
  • Professional Development
  • Management of Medical Inventory
  • Health Issues for Specific Groups
  • Epidemiology
Semester 3
  • Healthcare Marketing
  • Biostatistics
  • Healthcare Human Resource
  • Healthcare Management Information System
  • Ward and Lab Management
  • Waste Management
  • Healthcare Accounting
  • Risk Management
  • Practical Training in Hospitals / Healthcare Industry

Entry Requirement

SPM or equivalent with PASS in Bahasa Malaysia and English and 3 credits in the following subjects:

  • Mathematics or ONE science subject (Biology/Physics/Chemistry/General science); and
  • Any other TWO subjects (including Bahasa Malaysia and/or English).

GCE/O Level or equivalent with PASS in Bahasa Malaysia and English and 3 credits (Grade C) in the following subjects:

  • Mathematics or ONE science subject (Biology/Physics/Chemistry/General science); and
  • Any other TWO subjects (including Bahasa Malaysia and/or English).

Certificate related to Health Sciences with minimum CGPA 2.50. OR

Pass SKM (Level 3 MQF) in related field (Note: The institution may conduct appropriate screening and guidance in line with the field of programme).

ENGLISH COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT (INTERNATIONAL STUDENT)

  • Achieve a minimum of Band 3 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) OR equivalent to Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) (High B1).

Admission criteria through APEL.A

  • At least 20 years of age in the year of application
  • Possess relevant work experience
  • Pass the APEL.A assessment for Diploma level
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