Master of Science in Nursing
Entrance Year Sept 2026
Programme Code 53070
Stream Code
FTS (Full-time)
PT (Part-time)
Mode of Study Mixed Mode
Normal Duration
2 years (Full-time)
2.5 years (Part-time)
Fund Type Self-Financed
Credits Required for Graduation
31 (including a 1-credit "Academic Integrity and Ethics” (AIE) subject which is non-chargeable)
Local Application Deadline
15 Jan 2026 *
Early Round: 2025-10-15
Main Round: 2026-01-15
Extended Round: 2026-04-30
Non-Local Application Deadline
15 Jan 2026 *
Early Round: 2025-10-15
Main Round: 2026-01-15
Extended Round: 2026-04-30
Tuition Fees
HK$6,500 per credit for local and non-local students
Programme Leader(s)
Dr Betty Chung
Remarks
Eight specialisms are introduced in this programme: Cancer and Palliative Care; Community Health Nursing; Critical Care; Gerontological Nursing; Infectious Diseases and Infection Control; Mental Health Nursing; Nursing Education; and Traditional Chinese Medicinal Nursing. Students can choose to graduate with a specialism upon fulfilment of the specialism requirements.
The programme has been selected by the University Grants Committee (UGC) for the Hong Kong Future Talents Scholarship Scheme for Advanced Studies. Local students admitted to this programme can apply for the scholarship, please click here for details.
Aims and Characteristics
Programme Aims
This programme aims to offer experienced registered nurses the opportunity to develop the necessary knowledge, understanding and competencies for advanced practice roles. Graduates are able to:
become Advanced Practising Nurses;
become Nurse Leaders in the changing healthcare system;
meet the demands of healthcare reform in Hong Kong;
critically analyse and evaluate ongoing professional practices; and
establish innovative projects to facilitate preventive, curative, and rehabilitative client care.
Characteristics
Allows students to develop their specialty areas in various specialties.
Allows students to choose the completion of either a dissertation or a practicum.
Optional provision of a Postgraduate Diploma as an exit award.
Offers conferences and overseas placement scholarships to outstanding students.
Offers overseas placement opportunities to students, giving them exposure to overseas nursing system.
Subjects taken may be considered as relevant qualifications for meeting the theoretical hours required by the respective Colleges of the Hong Kong Academy of Nursing in the membership application.
