Programme Details

Programme Highlights:

Full-time
Part-time

Expected Duration

3 years

Fees

Composition fee for the entire programme (subject to the University’s approval)
Local: HK$334,800
Non-local: HK$349,560
*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

September 2026

Application Deadline

Priority Round:
12:00 noon (GMT +8), February 20, 2026

Description

Full Time (three years)

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Expected Duration

4 years

Fees

Expected Programme Start Date

September 2026

Application Deadline

Priority Round:
12:00 noon (GMT +8), February 20, 2026

Description

Part Time (four years)

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Overview

The Doctor of Nursing (DNurs) Programme is designed for nurses who aspire to provide leadership in advancing nursing practice, education and research. The DNurs Programme offers a part-time study mode and a full-time study mode, which extend over four academic years and three academic years respectively. The curriculum consists of 4 Core courses, 3 Track courses, a Thesis, and 2 courses on Research Ethics as required by the Graduate School. Students can choose either Educational Leadership Track or Educational Leadership Track.

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.

Entrance Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Programme leading to the degree of Doctor of Nursing, applicants must:

a. comply with the General Regulations;

b. hold a master's degree in nursing or equivalent disciplines from this University, or a comparable university accepted for this purpose;

c. currently hold a Registered Nurse license;

d. have English proficiency as specified by the University's admission requirements; and

e. satisfy the application evaluators with (i) a statement of overall career goals and specific research interests and (ii) an oral justification of their suitability for doctoral education.

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Regulations & Syllabuses

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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: