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3 years
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12:00 noon (GMT +8), February 28, 2025
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Full Time (three years)
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Overview
The Master of Science in Nursing [MSc(Nurs)] admits Bachelor's degree holders from non- nursing disciplines and prepares them for registration with the Nursing Council of Hong Kong as a Registered Nurse. The Programme provides a comprehensive and holistic nursing education which strives to achieve professional excellence in nursing. Students will develop the capacity to become a transformative nurse, making a positive impact on the outcomes of patients and healthcare systems, with the capacity to become a future leader in the profession.
The curriculum consists of 29 courses including 24 professional core courses and 5 practicum courses, which focuses on quality care, clinical skills, leadership and is designed to be both research- intensive and research-informed.
Upon completion of the Programme, graduates are able to:
1. implement comprehensive professional knowledge in nursing practice;
2. apply the scientific evidence to advance health education and nursing care across diverse settings;
3. use ethical principles in decision making and apply the relevant legal parameters within their practice;
4. demonstrate cultural competency and nursing leadership to facilitate interprofessional collaborations and to enhance healthcare outcomes;
5. develop transferable skills required for independent reflective learning and research for continuing professional development; and
6. develop the ability to evaluate personal scholarship, professional growth and excellence in practice.
The curriculum consists of 29 courses including 24 professional core courses and 5 practicum courses, which focuses on quality care, clinical skills, leadership and is designed to be both research- intensive and research-informed.
Upon completion of the Programme, graduates are able to:
1. implement comprehensive professional knowledge in nursing practice;
2. apply the scientific evidence to advance health education and nursing care across diverse settings;
3. use ethical principles in decision making and apply the relevant legal parameters within their practice;
4. demonstrate cultural competency and nursing leadership to facilitate interprofessional collaborations and to enhance healthcare outcomes;
5. develop transferable skills required for independent reflective learning and research for continuing professional development; and
6. develop the ability to evaluate personal scholarship, professional growth and excellence in practice.
Entrance Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the curriculum leading to the degree of MSc(Nurs), candidates shall:
a. comply with the General Regulations;
b. comply with the Regulations for Taught Postgraduate Curricula;
c. hold a Bachelor's degree in a non-nursing discipline of this University or a qualification of equivalent
standard from this University or another comparable institution accepted for this purpose in recent 5 years normally;
d. meet the 'Minimum entry requirements for training of Registered Nurses' from the Nursing Council of Hong Kong;
e. have a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese); and
f. satisfy the examiners in a qualifying examination if required.
a. comply with the General Regulations;
b. comply with the Regulations for Taught Postgraduate Curricula;
c. hold a Bachelor's degree in a non-nursing discipline of this University or a qualification of equivalent
standard from this University or another comparable institution accepted for this purpose in recent 5 years normally;
d. meet the 'Minimum entry requirements for training of Registered Nurses' from the Nursing Council of Hong Kong;
e. have a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese); and
f. satisfy the examiners in a qualifying examination if required.
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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 12 taught doctors/masters and postgraduate diploma programmes. Further details about the Faculty can be found at http://www.med.hku.hk/ .
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 12 taught doctors/masters and postgraduate diploma programmes. Further details about the Faculty can be found at http://www.med.hku.hk/ .
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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:
Programme Admissions Advisor(s)
Professor Edmond Choi, Programme Director
3917 6972
Dr Maggie Pun, Associate Programme Director
3917 6699
Contact Info
3917 6964
