Kuala Lumpur — IJN Holdings proudly announces that IJN College has been officially elevated to IJN University College (IJNUC) following approval by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) on 13 May 2025.
Established in 2008, IJN College was created to meet the country’s growing need for specialised healthcare education.
As part of the IJN Holdings group alongside Institut Jantung Negara (IJN) — Malaysia’s premier and internationally recognised heart centre — the institution offers students real-world training guided by leading specialists and healthcare professionals.
This elevation affirms IJNUC’s capabilities as a centre for advanced education in cardiovascular, allied health, and healthcare management sciences. It marks a significant milestone in the institution’s growth and readiness to train the next generation of healthcare professionals.
IJNUC’s flagship programme, the Graduate Certificate in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Sciences, has produced over 400 graduates, many of whom are now serving in the healthcare sector both locally and internationally.
Overall, the institution has graduated more than 600 professionals since its inception — a strong testament to its academic excellence and industry relevance.
Currently, IJNUC offers a wide range of diploma and advanced programmes, including:
- Advanced Diploma in Cardiac Nursing
- Advanced Diploma in Cardiac Emergencies
- Diplomas in Medical and Health Sciences, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Occupational Safety and Health, Healthcare Management, Psychology, and Human Resource Management
- Post Basic programmes in Infection Control and Renal Dialysis
- Foundation in Science and Arts
With its new status, IJNUC has received MQA approval to introduce:
- Bachelor of Science in Cardiovascular Technology (Hons)
- Bachelor of Nursing Science (Hons)
- Diploma in Nursing
These degree-level programmes will commence in the September 2025 intake, with the university college ready to receive students at its Yayasan Selangor campus, located adjacent to IJN Hospital in Kuala Lumpur.
As part of its academic roadmap, IJNUC plans to expand into bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral-level programmes, including:
- Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Technology
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (Franchised)
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy
- Masters in Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Masters in Health Psychology
- Masters in Healthcare Management
- PhD in Healthcare Management
In line with IJNUC’s clinical strengths, it is also establishing postgraduate medical programmes in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, paediatric cardiology, and anaesthesiology — reinforcing its role as a training ground for Malaysia’s future medical specialists.
Beyond academic programmes, IJNUC delivers short courses, certifications, and consultancy services tailored to the professional development of healthcare practitioners. These include the Certificate in Patient Care Assistant, Professional Certificate in Cardiac Nursing, Body Mechanic and Ergonomic Workshop, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Basic Life Support (BLS).
This milestone reaffirms IJNUC’s commitment to producing skilled, compassionate, and future-ready healthcare professionals — supporting the national agenda for high-quality, accessible, and specialised healthcare education.
