Special Care Nursing

The department has been established since 2013. Currently has 10 nursing lecturers with PhD and one with Master degree for teaching the nursing courses and supervising the postgraduate students. The Department is committed to support the Kulliyyah’s intention to produce nurses upgraded with advance knowledge for the FIVE (5) different disciplines (Community Health Nursing, Maternal-newborn & Gynecology Nursing, Child Health Nursing, Mental Health Nursing). The department also offer FOUR (4) Discovery specialization in Nursing (Young People Health, Maternal Mental Health, Breastfeeding and Community Geriatric). The department also nurtures the research activities related to the different disciplines (as mentioned) in order to fulfill the mission of IIUM. The department is currently preparing for Advanced Diploma in Midwifery & Master of Advanced Nursing Practice (MAP) in specialization areas (Midwifery & Mental health) that is in line with Sustainable Development Goal for quality education and promote lifelong learning among nurses, and as to provide pathway for quality of healthcare services in Malaysia.