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).
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
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General Requirements
In addition to fulfilling the general admission requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should:
Tuition Fee
HK$153,000 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.
Documents required upon application (Compulsory)
- Copies of certificates of academic/professional qualifications
- Copies of official transcripts
- Proof of English Language Proficiency (e.g. copies of HKDSE/ HKCEE/ IB/ GCE/ IELTS results)
- Proof of Chinese Language Proficiency (e.g. copies of HKDSE/ HKCEE/ IB/ GCE/ results)
- Two Recommendations/ Referee’s Reports
- A photocopy of your Hong Kong Identity Card or other identity document
All the above-mentioned documents/ information must be uploaded to/ entered into the Online Application System.
Information Seminars (for 2025/26 admission)
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
|
21 September 2024 (Sat) |
11:00am |
Webinar
(The link for webinar will be sent to registrants through email) |
|
19 October 2024 (Sat) |
11:00am |
Webinar
(The link for webinar will be sent to registrants through email) |
|
8 February 2025 (Sat) |
11:00am |
Webinar
(The link for webinar will be sent to registrants through email) |
Competencies of our MNSP Graduates
This pre-registration nursing masters 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.
Outstanding Alumni
Ms. Shun Ying LI
Advanced Practice Nurse, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hospital Authority
Mr. Howard CHAN
Advanced Practice Nurse, Accident & Emergency Department, Tin Shui Wai Hospital, Hong Kong
Mr. Tim LEUNG
Advanced Practice Nurse, United Christian Hospital, Hong Kong
