The Award & Mode of Study
This is a five-year full-time credit-based honours programme leading to the award of a Bachelor of Nursing degree from The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Subject to previous qualification obtained, students may be considered for admission with Advanced Standing.
Programme Description
The programme prepares students for registration as general registered nurses with the Nursing Council of Hong Kong. The main subjects of study include biological and behavioural sciences, health promotion and maintenance, nursing practice and theory, nursing research and information technology. Students also gain experience in the care of clients in both hospital and community settings.
Broad-based Elective Courses
Around 4 electives courses (out of 9) are offered each year, giving students flexible opportunities to broaden their learning experiences.
Student Sharing
Disaster Nursing
Student Exchange Programme
Traditional Chinese Medicine Nursing
Fundamentals of Genetics and Genomics Nursing
Technology‑Enhanced Learning
Diversified Clinical Nursing Practice
Clinical nursing practice is an integral part of the programme and is arranged in blocks of field practice. These blocks of clinical practice, with lecturers and clinical mentors as preceptors, aim at enabling students to apply and consolidate the nursing knowledge and skills that they have acquired in a variety of health and social care settings:
- Community centres
- Elderly centres
- Residential care homes for the aged
- General outpatient clinics
- Kindergartens
- Mental rehabilitation centres
- Various specialties in hospitals, including medical, surgical, paediatrics, obstetrics, operation theatre, intensive care unit, etc.
The minimum programme requirements for applicants undertaking the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE) are as follows:
- Level 3 in Chinese Language and English Language; and
- Level 2 in Mathematics (Compulsory Part); and
- “Attained” in Citizenship and Social Development; and
- Level 3 in two electives (Biology, Chemistry and Physics are preferred subjects, among which the subject with the best score will be given heavier weighting.
Timeline:
Minimum Requirements:
- GCE-AL/International-AL (passes 3AL/2AL+2AS in one sitting); or
- International Baccalaureate Diploma; or
- Other high school qualifications: A recognised non-local qualification which qualifies them for admission to a university in the country/region where such qualification is originated; or
- Post-secondary qualifications.
Timeline:
http://admission.cuhk.edu.hk/non-jupas-yr-1/important_dates.html
Interview Arrangement
Selected applicants will be contacted individually for interview arrangements.
Competencies of our BNurs Graduates
Most of our graduates secure nursing positions in hospitals upon completing the programme. According to our 2024/25 graduate survey, 88% of recent graduates are working in public hospitals, 7% in private settings, and 5% in other areas such as further studies or roles in private companies. They are distributed across various specialties:
Source: 2024/25 BNurs graduate survey
Outstanding Alumni
Ms. Christy YIU
Hong Kong representative of Rio Olympic Women's Marathon
Ms. Dewen LAU
Advanced Practice Nurse, Kwong Wah Hospital, Hong Kong
Dr. Ralph LEE
Health and Safety Partner - Assurance, University of Sydney
