Doctor of Nursing (DNurs)
The Award & Mode of Study
This is a four-year part-time taught programme leading to the award of a Doctor of Nursing degree from The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Programme Description
The programme is practice-focused, and students are required to complete 42 units of courses and an Advanced Nursing Practice (ANP) project. This programme is designed to prepare master’s-prepared nurse clinicians and executive leaders for the highest level of clinical practice to improve health and healthcare outcomes, and to translate research into practice. Our students are expected to build on their existing knowledge to develop advanced clinical and leadership expertise in dealing with complex health conditions across the continuum of care.
Translating Research
into Practice
Prepare students for the highest level of clinical practice to improve quality of care and health outcome through translating research into practice
Developing Nursing Leaders to a Higher Level
Build on students' existing knowledge to develop advanced clinical and leadership expertise to deal with complex health conditions
Advancing Nursing Practice in a Global Context
Provide students with an intensive overseas clinical shadowing experience in high-quality healthcare organisations
Enriching International Exposure
Invite overseas nursing experts to conduct guest lectures and seminars to enrich students’ learning experiences and broaden their international outlook
What can you expect from a doctor of nursing practice programme in Asia?
Overseas clinical visit & shadowing experience
Here at the top nursing school in Asia with leading teaching philosophies,
you can find breathtaking waterfront views, positive learning atmosphere and blossoming academic dreams.
You will have the opportunity to attend lectures delivered by globally renowned nursing experts and engage in clinical placements in famous medical institutions overseas.
The education here aims at cultivating nursing talents who see things from a global perspective, embrace diversified culture, adhere to professional ethics and uphold humanistic values.
The Doctor of Nursing programme will open a window for you to see more beautiful landscapes on the path towards academic excellence.
－Sharing by Doctor of Nursing Year 4 (2023) student, SHANG Meimei
General Requirements
Tuition Fee
HK$7,381 per unit (subject to adjustment)
Application Fee
HK$300 (non-refundable)
Application Timeline (for 2025/26 admission)
Information Seminars (for 2025/26 admission)
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13 December 2024 (Friday) |
6:00 – 7:00 pm |
Webinar
(The link for webinar will be sent to registrants through email) |
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10 January 2025 (Friday) |
6:00 – 7:00 pm |
Webinar
(The link for webinar will be sent to registrants through email) |
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cancelled |
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13 February 2025 (Thursday) |
6:00 – 7:00 pm |
Webinar
(The link for webinar will be sent to registrants through email) |
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cancelled |
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3 April 2025 (Thursday) |
6:30 – 7:30 pm |
Face-to-face session at
Room 709, 7/F, Esther Lee Building, CUHK |
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10 April 2025 (Thursday) |
6:00 – 7:00 pm |
Webinar (The link for webinar will be sent to registrants through email) |
Competencies of our DNurs Graduates
Upon completion of this leading doctor of nursing practice programme in Asia, graduates will be able to:
- develop clinical reasoning skills and expertise in advanced nursing
- translate nursing inquiry to guide practice and improve quality of care and health outcomes for individuals
- design, implement and evaluate models of care based on the integration of theoretical and empirical knowledge to address complex health needs of individuals
- apply leadership, management, professional collaboration and client-professional partnership knowledge and skills in developing innovative solutions to complex health conditions
- demonstrate specialty competencies needed for advanced nursing
Half of the respondents of our 2019/20 DNurs graduate survey got promoted after their graduation
Outstanding Alumni
Dr. Windy LEE
Former Assistant Professor, School of Nursing and Health Studies, Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Dr. Cherry HO
Lecturer I, Division of Nursing Education, School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University
Dr. Lily CHENG
Associate Professor, School of Nursing, Sun Yat-Sen University, China
More Information
*The information contained in the brochure is subject to change. The University reserves the right to revise.
Contact Us
- (852) 3943 3512
- dn@nur.cuhk.edu.hk
