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.
Integrated Theoretical & Experiential Learning
Extensive opportunities of practising in a wide variety of hospital and community settings are provided for students to apply their nursing knowledge under the supervision of School lecturers and over 2,200 clinical mentors
Subsidised
Overseas Exchange
The overseas exchange programme is subsidised by the School, supporting students to visit renowned universities and hospitals in mainland China, UK, USA, Australia, Japan, South Korea, etc.
Unique Schemes to Prepare Talents in Research
Students enrolled in the Guided Research Scheme and Pre-PhD Preparation Scheme will undertake courses at postgraduate level in Summer Term to build up their capacities for academic research
A Wide Range of
Elective Courses Offered
An introductory briefing of the elective courses will be provided to help students in elective course selection according to their preferences and interests
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.
Most of our graduates secured nursing jobs in hospitals as they completed the programme. According to our 2020/21 graduate survey, 94.4% of our recent graduates are working in public hospitals while 4.7% are working in private settings. They are dispersed in different specialties:
Source: 2020/21 BNurs graduate survey
Outstanding Alumni
Ms. Hiu Lam CHENG
Advanced Practice Nurse, Department of Medicine, Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital
Mr. Simon LAM
Professional Consultant, The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Mr. Siu Hong AU YEUNG
Department Operations Manager, United Christian Hospital, Hong Kong
