The Nethersole School of Nursing

Education

Master of Nursing Science (Pre-registration) (MNSP)

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

In addition to fulfilling the general admission requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should:

Have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university, normally with honours not lower than Second Class or achieving an average grade of not lower than “B”; and
Be fluent in written English and Chinese, and in oral English and Cantonese; and
Fulfil the minimum entry requirements stipulated by the Nursing Council of Hong Kong (NCHK).

Tuition Fee

HK$145,000 per annum

Application Timeline

*Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged. If places are no longer available after the priority round, the subsequent applications received may not be considered.

Information Seminars (for 2023/24 admission)

Date	Time	Venue
24 September 2022 (Saturday)	11:00am	Webinar (The link for webinar will be sent to registrants through email)
29 October 2022 (Saturday)	11:00am	Webinar (The link for webinar will be sent to registrants through email)