Programme Highlights:
Expected Duration
3 years
Fees
To be updated
Expected Programme Start Date
To be updated
Application Deadline
Round 2:
12:00 noon (GMT +8), April 25, 2025
12:00 noon (GMT +8), April 25, 2025
Description
Full Time (three years)
Expected Duration
4 years
Fees
Composition fee per year (subject to the University’s approval)
Non-local: HK$75,960
*A ‘non-local’ student is a person entering Hong Kong for the purpose of education with a student visa/entry permit issued by the Director of Immigration.
Non-local: HK$75,960
*A ‘non-local’ student is a person entering Hong Kong for the purpose of education with a student visa/entry permit issued by the Director of Immigration.
Expected Programme Start Date
To be updated
Application Deadline
Part-time mode for non-local students ONLY:
12:00 noon (GMT +8), December 15, 2025
12:00 noon (GMT +8), December 15, 2025
Description
Part Time (four years)
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Overview
The Doctor of Nursing (DNurs) is a professional doctorate with coursework and research components that aims to equip nurses with competencies in theoretical, methodological and analytical approaches for knowledge discovery and translation of knowledge to practice.
The Programme emphasises on scholarly practice, practice improvement, innovation, evaluation of health care outcomes, expertise to inform health policy and leadership for establishing clinical excellences. Graduates of the Programme are expected to take up leadership roles in clinical practices or healthcare administration; or to be experts in specialized advanced nursing practice; or nurse educators in a practice or academic setting.
The Programme emphasises on scholarly practice, practice improvement, innovation, evaluation of health care outcomes, expertise to inform health policy and leadership for establishing clinical excellences. Graduates of the Programme are expected to take up leadership roles in clinical practices or healthcare administration; or to be experts in specialized advanced nursing practice; or nurse educators in a practice or academic setting.
Programme Structure
The curriculum consists of four core courses, three track courses, a thesis, and 2 courses on Research Ethics as required by the Graduate School.
Year of Study Full-time Mode Part-time Mode
1st and 2nd Year ‧ Completion of all taught courses and assignments
o 4 Core courses
o 3 Track courses
o Research Ethics courses
‧ Attendance and presentation at thesis seminars
‧ Preparation of an up-to-standard research proposal plus initial work on thesis
3rd Year ‧ Attendance and presentation at thesis seminars
‧ Completion of a thesis of 50,000 to 60,000 words ‧ Attendance and presentation at thesis seminars
‧ Completion of a thesis of 50,000 to 60,000 words
4th Year N/A
1st and 2nd Year ‧ Completion of all taught courses and assignments
o 4 Core courses
o 3 Track courses
o Research Ethics courses
‧ Attendance and presentation at thesis seminars
‧ Preparation of an up-to-standard research proposal plus initial work on thesis
3rd Year ‧ Attendance and presentation at thesis seminars
‧ Completion of a thesis of 50,000 to 60,000 words ‧ Attendance and presentation at thesis seminars
‧ Completion of a thesis of 50,000 to 60,000 words
4th Year N/A
Core Courses
‧ NURS6001 Scientific Progress in Nursing
‧ NURS6002 Advanced Quantitative Research Designs and Methods
‧ NURS6003 Naturalistic and Interpretive Approaches to Nursing Research
‧ NURS6004 Health Policy for Advocacy in Health Care
‧ NURS6002 Advanced Quantitative Research Designs and Methods
‧ NURS6003 Naturalistic and Interpretive Approaches to Nursing Research
‧ NURS6004 Health Policy for Advocacy in Health Care
Track Courses
Educational Leadership Track Clinical Leadership Track
NURS6005 Introduction to Clinical and Classroom Teaching in Nursing NURS6008 Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Role Acquisition
NURS6006 Curriculum Planning and Development NURS6009 Health Behavior and Health Promotion Research
NURS6007 Assessment and Evaluation NURS6010 Concepts and Methods in Health Services Research
NURS6005 Introduction to Clinical and Classroom Teaching in Nursing NURS6008 Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Role Acquisition
NURS6006 Curriculum Planning and Development NURS6009 Health Behavior and Health Promotion Research
NURS6007 Assessment and Evaluation NURS6010 Concepts and Methods in Health Services Research
Research Ethics Course
GRSC6101 Responsible Conduct of Research
GRSC6102 Stream-based Responsible Conduct of Research
GRSC6102 Stream-based Responsible Conduct of Research
Thesis
Students are required to complete a thesis of 50,000 to 60,000 words that represents an original scientific study grounded in practice and contains material worthy of publication. Students are also required to participate in thesis seminars which serve as forums for presenting their work in progress on a regular basis and hone their research skills.
Upon completion of the Programme, graduates are able to:
1. use analytic methods to critically evaluate existing evidence in order to select the best evidence for clinical practice and/or nursing education;
2. design and implement programmes to evaluate outcomes of clinical practice and/or nursing education;
3. design, direct, and evaluate innovations to enhance healthcare and/or educational outcomes;
4. translate research into practice to improve healthcare outcomes;
5. integrate practice, education and research to better meet society's health needs;
6. demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in practice or academic environments;
7. disseminate findings from evidence-based practice to improve clinical practice and/or nursing education;
8. reflect on their own practice so that they can construct, articulate and evaluate their own philosophy, self-reflection and professional ethics in health care, nursing practice, and research; and
9. provide leadership in clinical practice and nursing education.
2. design and implement programmes to evaluate outcomes of clinical practice and/or nursing education;
3. design, direct, and evaluate innovations to enhance healthcare and/or educational outcomes;
4. translate research into practice to improve healthcare outcomes;
5. integrate practice, education and research to better meet society's health needs;
6. demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in practice or academic environments;
7. disseminate findings from evidence-based practice to improve clinical practice and/or nursing education;
8. reflect on their own practice so that they can construct, articulate and evaluate their own philosophy, self-reflection and professional ethics in health care, nursing practice, and research; and
9. provide leadership in clinical practice and nursing education.
Scholarships and Sponsorship
Dr Serena Yang Scholarship for DNurs Programme
Two prizes shall be awarded to newly enrolled candidates who hold a bachelor's degree with 1st class honors or equivalent outstanding academic achievement; and whose research proposal (2-3 pages) has demonstrated scientific rigor. The value of each of the prizes shall be HK$30,000.
Two prizes shall be awarded to newly enrolled candidates who hold a bachelor's degree with 1st class honors or equivalent outstanding academic achievement; and whose research proposal (2-3 pages) has demonstrated scientific rigor. The value of each of the prizes shall be HK$30,000.
Scholarship for Doctor of Nursing (Full-time)
Two scholarships, each of the value up to 50% of the tuition fee, shall be awarded each year to non-local students admitted to the Doctor of Nursing Programme on the basis of academic merit and financial need. Students may be invited to a selection interview if necessary.
Two scholarships, each of the value up to 50% of the tuition fee, shall be awarded each year to non-local students admitted to the Doctor of Nursing Programme on the basis of academic merit and financial need. Students may be invited to a selection interview if necessary.
International Conference Participation Sponsorship
Opportunities are available for students to have educational exchange in renowned international universities, and financial support will be provided to encourage students to present at international conferences.
Opportunities are available for students to have educational exchange in renowned international universities, and financial support will be provided to encourage students to present at international conferences.
Scholarships and Sponsorship
Dr Serena Yang Scholarship for DNurs Programme
Two prizes shall be awarded to newly enrolled candidates who hold a bachelor's degree with 1st class honors or equivalent outstanding academic achievement; and whose research proposal (2-3 pages) has demonstrated scientific rigor. The value of each of the prizes shall be HK$30,000.
Scholarship for Doctor of Nursing (Full-time)
Two scholarships, each of the value up to 50% of the tuition fee, shall be awarded each year to non-local students admitted to the Doctor of Nursing Programme on the basis of academic merit and financial need. Students may be invited to a selection interview if necessary.
International Conference Participation Sponsorship
Opportunities are available for students to have educational exchange in renowned international universities, and financial support will be provided to encourage students to present at international conferences.
Two prizes shall be awarded to newly enrolled candidates who hold a bachelor's degree with 1st class honors or equivalent outstanding academic achievement; and whose research proposal (2-3 pages) has demonstrated scientific rigor. The value of each of the prizes shall be HK$30,000.
Scholarship for Doctor of Nursing (Full-time)
Two scholarships, each of the value up to 50% of the tuition fee, shall be awarded each year to non-local students admitted to the Doctor of Nursing Programme on the basis of academic merit and financial need. Students may be invited to a selection interview if necessary.
International Conference Participation Sponsorship
Opportunities are available for students to have educational exchange in renowned international universities, and financial support will be provided to encourage students to present at international conferences.
Entrance Requirements
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Faculty
LKS Faculty of Medicine
The University of Hong Kong's Medical Faculty is the oldest faculty in tertiary-education in Hong Kong. Its origins go back to 1887, when the Hong Kong College of Medicine for Chinese was founded by the London Missionary Society. Besides training doctors and nurses, the Faculty has always been at the forefront of medical research and development of new clinical services for the benefit of humankind.
The Medical Faculty is the largest in the University, hosting a community of over 5,000 students and professoriate staff. It is one of the most technologically advanced medical institutions in the region.
The Faculty is committed to serving the lifelong-learning needs of the community. Its departments have dedicated efforts in developing high-quality taught postgraduate programmes, and have on-going dialogues with target groups including clinicians, nurses, healthcare professionals and biomedical graduates to explore their interests and needs for professional developments.
The Faculty offers 8 full-time undergraduate programmes, 5 research postgraduate programmes and 16 taught doctors/masters and postgraduate diploma programmes. Further details can be found at:
The Medical Faculty is the largest in the University, hosting a community of over 5,000 students and professoriate staff. It is one of the most technologically advanced medical institutions in the region.
The Faculty is committed to serving the lifelong-learning needs of the community. Its departments have dedicated efforts in developing high-quality taught postgraduate programmes, and have on-going dialogues with target groups including clinicians, nurses, healthcare professionals and biomedical graduates to explore their interests and needs for professional developments.
The Faculty offers 8 full-time undergraduate programmes, 5 research postgraduate programmes and 16 taught doctors/masters and postgraduate diploma programmes. Further details can be found at:
Faculty Website
Contacts
If you have any inquiries regarding the programme or faculty, please do not hesitate to reach out to us using the contact methods provided below:
3910 2789
