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Master of Nursing Science (Pre-registration)

The Award & Mode of Study

This is a three-year full-time credit-based programme leading to the award of a Master of Nursing Science degree from The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Programme Description

This master’s entry programme is designed to prepare those with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline for a career in nursing. The programme aims to provide students with the opportunity to study the art and science of nursing from different perspectives and to develop their skills in clinical decision making, critical thinking and problem solving. Successful completion of the programme will enable the graduate to register as a Registered Nurse (General) with the Nursing Council of Hong Kong (NCHK).

Programme Features​

Competency-based Comprehensive Education

The sophisticatedly-designed curriculum with strong theoretical and practical components prepares students to plan and provide high-quality care to meet the dynamic needs of individuals, families, local and global communities

All-round Approach
to Clinical Learning

Ample clinical field learning opportunities in diverse settings to develop competencies in team-based and coordinated care including acute, ambulatory, long-term and palliative, primary and community care

Diverse
Educational Backgrounds

Students’ diversity in educational backgrounds stimulates dynamic class discussions and facilitates the incorporation of their prior knowledge to benefit nursing practice

100%
Graduate Employment

All students in the past 10 years joined the nursing profession upon their graduation to serve people in Hong Kong and beyond

Programme Structure

Admission Requirements & Timeline​
General Requirements
  • Have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university, normally with honours not lower than Second Class (or equivalent); and

  • Fulfil English Language and other requirements stipulated by the Graduate School of CUHK (please visit https://www.gs.cuhk.edu.hk/admissions/admissions/requirements/ for details); and

  • Fulfil the entry requirement stipulated by the the Nursing Council of Hong Kong (NCHK).

Tuition Fee​

HK$145,000 per annum

Application Timeline
Application Timeline_MNSP_2
Information Seminars
Date Time Venue
23 October 2021 (Sat)
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Webinar (The link for webinar will be sent to registrants through email)
20 November 2021 (Sat)
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Webinar (The link for webinar will be sent to registrants through email)
15 January 2022 (Sat)
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Webinar (The link for webinar will be sent to registrants through email)
19 February 2022 (Sat)
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Webinar (The link for webinar will be sent to registrants through email)
Click to register for the seminars
Career Prospect​
The programme has its first cohort of students graduated in 2012. According to the graduate surveys in the past years, all students upon their graduation joined the nursing profession as registered nurses in Hong Kong, with about 90% working in public hospitals and the rest working in private hospitals or non-governmental organisations, securing a 100% employment rate of graduates each year.

Graduates are eligible to register as Registered Nurses (General) with the Nursing Council of Hong Kong. Graduates with good academic results may pursue further studies in nursing, such as Doctor of Nursing or Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing. Graduates of the programme with cumulative clinical experiences will subsequently lead to career promotion as advanced practice nurses, nurse consultants, nurse managers, administrators , educators or researchers.
Website - programme structures
Outstanding Alumni
Ms. Grace CHAN
Ms. Grace CHAN

Registered Nurse & Registered Social Worker

Mr. Peter YAU
Mr. Peter YAU

Senior Registered Nurse, Hong Kong Adventist Hospital

Ms. Sharon CHOI
Ms. Sharon CHOI

Former Lecturer, The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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