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Master of Nursing (MNurs)

The Award & Mode of Study

This is a two-year part-time clinically-based programme leading to the award of a Master of Nursing degree from The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Programme Description

This programme aims to equip graduate nurses with the knowledge and competencies to incorporate theories and concepts of nursing science and the leadership and management skills into advanced nursing practice in a clinical specialty. The programme puts an emphasis on facilitating students to acquire and enhance evidence-based knowledge, advanced clinical skills and management and leadership skills. It also prepares students to pursue nursing career advancement or postgraduate studies at the doctoral level.

Programme Features​

Scholarships
& Awards

Various scholarships and awards are available
to support and encourage students to strive
for academic excellence

Strong
Academic Links

Extensive national and international links and strong collaboration with Colleges of the Hong Kong Academy of Nursing

Diverse
Specialty Training

Students can flexibly design their own study plans with a variety of elective courses available to develop their specialty competencies

Scholarly
Inquiry Project

Students will develop an evidence-based scholarly inquiry project under close supervision of academic staff with strong research and clinical background

Programme Structure

Admission Requirements & Timeline​
General Requirements
  • Have a bachelor's degree, normally with honours not lower than Second Class, or graduated from a recognised Bachelor of Nursing programme with an average grade of not lower than “B”; and

  • Be a registered nurse; and

  • Fulfil the 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

  • Attend an admission interview (if necessary).

Tuition Fee​

HK$4,950 per unit (subject to adjustment)

Application Fee

HK$300 (non-refundable)

Application Timeline
Application Timeline_MN_2023.02
Information Seminars (for 2023/24 admission)
Date Time Venue
25 November 2022 (Fri)
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Webinar (The link for webinar will be sent to registrants through email)
17 December 2022 (Sat)
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Webinar (The link for webinar will be sent to registrants through email)
3 February 2023 (Fri)
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Webinar (The link for webinar will be sent to registrants through email)
Click to register for the seminars
Career Prospect​
Our programme is designed to help students in:
  • Applying for the Voluntary Scheme on Advanced and Specialised Nursing Practice of the Nursing Council of Hong Kong
  • Pursuing membership and fellowship in specialty nursing at the Hong Kong Academy of Nursing
  • Pursuing further studies at a doctoral level

Our graduate surveys showed that many graduates were promoted within 5 years after graduation.
Outstanding Alumni
Dr. Danny TONG
Senior manager (Nursing)/Principal Nursing Officer, Nursing Services Department, Hospital Authority; Adjunct Assistant Professor, The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Ms. Irene KONG
Nurse Consultant (Renal), Princess Margaret Hospital, Hong Kong
Dr. Ruth TAYLOR-PILIAE
Associate Professor, College of Nursing, The University of Arizona, United States
Ms. Hyde NGAN
Nurse Consultant, Kowloon East Cluster, Hospital Authority, Hong Kong
See more >
More Information & Enquiries​
More Information
  • Programme Application
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