About IJN University College
About IJN University College
IJN University College (IJNUC) marks a significant milestone in Malaysia’s higher education landscape with its official upgrade to a University College on 13 May 2025. This historic transformation empowers the institution to offer fully homegrown degree, master’s, and PhD programmes—reflecting its readiness to shape the next generation of healthcare and managerial professionals.
IJNUC began its journey in 2007 as IJN Training Division, created to support the professional development of staff at Institut Jantung Negara (IJN)—the nation’s leading heart centre—and to share that expertise with the wider public. In 2008, it became IJN College, introducing its first flagship programme: the Graduate Certificate in Cardiovascular & Thoracic Sciences (GCCVTS), laying the foundation for future specialization in cardiovascular care.
The institution continued to expand rapidly in response to evolving healthcare and industry needs. Key programmes were introduced, including the Advanced Diploma in Cardiac Nursing (2019), Diploma in Pharmacy and Diploma in Psychology (2020), followed by Diplomas in Occupational Safety & Health, Physiotherapy, and Healthcare Management (2021). By 2022, it further diversified into Business, Human Resource Management, and Emergency Medical Services, broadening its academic scope.
In 2023, IJNUC introduced the Diploma in Medical and Health Sciences to meet the post-pandemic demand for trained healthcare professionals. That same year, the institution formalized its academic structure with the establishment of three key faculties:
- Faculty of Nursing
- Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
- Faculty of Managerial Sciences
Today, IJNUC is home to more than 1,000 students enrolled in a wide range of programmes. All its programmes are developed with academic rigor and strong alignment to industry demands.
As the academic arm of Institut Jantung Negara, IJNUC remains closely associated with the excellence and innovation that define Malaysia’s premier heart institute. This alignment reinforces IJNUC’s distinct niche in cardiovascular and cardiothoracic education. With a growing portfolio and strategic partnerships in healthcare and beyond, IJNUC is poised to become a national and regional leader in health sciences and healthcare management education.
