School of Health & Natural Sciences

The School of Health and Natural Sciences is made up of the Department of Psychology which offers a Degree course in Psychology, and the Department of Nursing Facilities which runs a Diploma programme in Nursing. Both programmes take three years.

The BSc (Hons) Psychology programme is validated by Lancaster University, UK. Students who successfully complete their courses will be recognised as graduates of both Sunway University College and Lancaster University, UK. The Psychology Department at Lancaster University, UK is top rank in the UK for its research and teaching. This programme covers a wide variety of advanced subjects on human behaviour, and competency in Science and Mathematics subjects are required. This degree is a prerequisite to a postgraduate level Psychology degree. Alternatively, students can look forward to a rewarding career in fields demanding great understanding of human behaviour such as child development, mental health aid in a psychiatric clinic, human resource, management consultancy, public relations and research officers.

Due to the shortages of nurses, nursing is a profession in great demand worldwide. The Diploma in Nursing is conducted in the Sunway University College campus where facilities like simulated ward and skills lab are available. Students have a chance to gain vital practical experience in both private and public healthcare settings under the guidance of experienced nurses in different areas of specialities. Theory and practical assessments are conducted throughout the programme and students are required to pass the Sunway University College final examination in order to be eligible to sit for the Malaysian Nursing Board Registration Examination. Sponsorship is available for our nursing programme.

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Outstanding Child Psychologist Award 2009/2010 for Assoc. Prof. Dr. Teoh Hsien-Jin

Outstanding Child Psychologist Award 2009/2010 for Assoc. Prof. Dr. Teoh Hsien-Jin

Sunway University College lecturer and its head of the School of Health and Natural Sciences, Associate Professor Dr. Teoh Hsien-Jin received the Outstanding Child Psychologist Award 2009/2010 in the Association of Professional Early Childhood Providers Malaysia (APECP) Excellent Child Contributor Awards 2009/2010 recently.

The award recognises individuals who have made significant contributions towards improving quality and providing excellent services in early childhood education, care and development in Malaysia. The APECP Excellent Child Contributor Awards also accorded awards to businesses, non-profit…

Keeping on par

Five Sunway academic staff are keeping on par with their colleagues in the United Kingdom.

They received their Certificate in Academic Practice (CAP) Module One, which makes them eligible to become Associate Fellows of Higher Education Academy in the U.K.

According to Dr Tony Luxon, who presented the certificates, it was an impressive achievement considering that the staff achieved this while teaching and carrying out research, simultaneously.

In his capacity as Continuing Professional Development Advisor, Dr. Luxon and his colleagues from the Centre Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (CELT) of Lancaster University recently conducted the workshops at Sunway….

Saluting Exceptional Students

Saluting Exceptional Students

This year’s second Scholarships & Awards Presentation at Sunway University College awarded close to RM2 million in scholarships through the Sunway Education Trust Fund to 285 recipients. Earlier this year in May, Sunway awarded a total of RM3.1 million in scholarships to 785 students. The total that the Trust has dispersed since it was incepted in 1997 is RM50 million in numerous scholarship ceremonies.

The Sunway Education Trust Fund has recently been converted to the Jeffrey Cheah Foundation to further…

Students Apply Knowledge to Become Champs in Future Leadership Program

Students Apply Knowledge to Become Champs in Future Leadership Program

Sunway University Students emerged the champions of the Business Challenge event in the CIMB Group and Wall Street Journal Asia Malaysia Future Leadership Program 2008/2009 held recently. The team made up of four students, Chan Jinn Yep, Chan Yung Mun, Joyce Oo Pui Yee and Chang Mei Yan beat teams from 8 other private and public universities and colleges. The four are pursuing B.Sc (Hons) joint degrees in collaboration with Lancaster University at Sunway.

The Business Challenge comprised the submission…

A Memorable Graduation of Successes and Beating the Odds

A Memorable Graduation of Successes and Beating the Odds

700 graduating students of 2008 were presented degrees and diplomas for their achievements in wide-ranging disciplines in Sunway University College (Sunway). These were in Business, Computer Technology, Creative Arts & Communications, Health & Natural Sciences and Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure Management.

The University also celebrated the first graduation of its batch of students who earned the collaborative Psychology degree from Sunway and its partner Lancaster University. It was also the first time that Sunway saw 6 scoring first class…

Who Are the Skater Boys?

Who Are the Skater Boys?

In the 6th Asian Winter Games 2007 that took place in Changchun, China which wrapped up early February, we were thrilled to witness the first Malaysian ice hockey team competing on an international level.

Now, the first question that might immediately leap to ones mind is, “How many westerners were on the team?”

That query is understandable. After all, ice hockey in Malaysia is relatively unheard of. But happily the answer is, “None.” The team consisted of 18 locals from different background and ages, who have been playing less than 8…

First Private Tertiary Institution to Collaborate with Private Hospital within the Same Group

First Private Tertiary Institution to Collaborate with Private Hospital within the Same Group

Recognising the acute shortage and increasing demand for nurses in Malaysia and internationally, and in tandem with the government’s call to provide better health care services to the general public, Sunway University proudly announced the signing of a Nursing Training Agreement between Sunway Medical Centre (SunMed) and Sunway University College (Sunway), to work in partnership to improve the calibre of nurses and meet the shortage in the country. The signing ceremony was held at Sunway University College recently. The Government…

Princeton Student takes Gap Year at Sunway

Princeton Student takes Gap Year at Sunway

The world has shrunk with the advent of global degree programmes around the world with a common content, brought about by the shared goal of delivering a quality programme. Sunway University College (Sunway) was one such institution when Rina Ayob, a psychology sophomore from Princeton University took a gap year and completed a semester of studies in the Psychology Honours degree course offered by the Department of Psychology at Sunway.

An outspoken young lady with a gentle demeanour that…