Master of Science in Disaster Nursing (Sichuan)
Entrance Year Last intake in 2022
Programme Code 53084
Stream Code -
Mode of Study Part-time
Normal Duration 2 years
Fund Type Self-financed
Credits Required for Graduation 30
Programme Leaders
Dr Si Jian LI
RN, MPhil, PhD
Aims and Characteristics
Programme Aims
The overall aim of the programme is to offer experienced nurses the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skill and judgement necessary to function effectively as practitioner, supervisor, collaborator, educator, manager and researcher and leader in a disaster-affected healthcare system.
Programme Characteristics
This programme is tailored-made to prepare nurses in advanced practice competencies in the discipline of disaster nursing and its research needs of the Chinese communities. The selection of subjects for preparing students is based on the projected health needs of the affected community throughout the disaster management continuum. Classes are conducted in Sichuan University – Hong Kong Polytechnic University Institute for Disaster Management and Reconstruction (IDMR). Class contact will be arranged in five 2-week intensive study blocks over two years, complemented by on-line learning activities and independent learning of prescribed reading and assignment.