Sept 2027 Entry
3 years
95 (plus 35 training credits)
The exact credits required for each AD/HD holder will depend on the approved credit transfer.
- The exact number of credits to be transferred will depend on the entry qualification of individual AD/HD admittees.
- To facilitate the selection, please input your public examination results, such as HKDSE, HKCEE, HKAL, IGCSE, GCEAL, etc., by subject under the "Public Examination section" in eAdmission. You may refer to the equivalent of Chinese and English for details.
What's New
- Undergraduate
- Undergraduate
Programme Aims & Learning Outcomes
Our mission is to educate young people to pursue professional careers in nursing, one of the world’s most “caring” professions. This innovative academic programme develops students’ competency in delivering quality care, carrying out relevant research, and making significant contributions to the health of the community.
Students master skills in clinical reasoning, communication, and the use of technology. They also learn how to work efficiently alone and with other healthcare professionals to provide quality healthcare.
Programme Characteristics
PolyU was the first university in Hong Kong to provide a pre-registration degree programme in nursing. Our innovative approaches to learning and teaching enhance our students’ critical thinking and clinical decision making skills, and our graduates are both leaders in the nursing profession and responsible global citizens.
Our state-of-the-art facilities include Nursing Therapeutics Laboratories modelled on real clinical wards, specialised laboratories with simulation facilities for Mental Health, Gerontological, Emergency, Maternity, and Paediatric Nursing, the Dorothy Wong Intensive Care Laboratory, and the Yuen Yuen Institute Chinese Medicinal Nursing Laboratory. The School also hosts the World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Community Health Services and utilises innovative technologies, including the Virtual Hospital, to further enrich students’ learning experience.
Field practice is arranged in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, old age homes, day care centres, and other community centres. We also offer a wide range of overseas student exchange programmes. To obtain properly balanced and comprehensive clinical experiences, students have opportunities to adapt to a variety of practicum locations, environments and rotating work schedules.
Professional Recognition
The programme is accredited by the Nursing Council of Hong Kong, and graduates are eligible to apply for registration as Registered Nurses (General).
Career Prospects
Graduates are eligible to become Registered Nurses (General) in Hong Kong. They can find employment in numerous clinical and community settings or further pursue specialist areas of study.
The majority of graduates work in the health sector, either under the Hospital Authority or in private organisations such as private hospitals or old age homes. Some graduates undertake research work.
Other graduates pursue further studies. Many enrol in post-registration clinical training and education at local and overseas institutions.
Some graduates work overseas after obtaining the appropriate licences from foreign countries.
Students with sub-degree qualification admitted to the third year of 5-year BSc (Hons) in Nursing programme through Senior Year Admission (SYA) should fulfil all graduation requirements within 3 years.
Total credits requirement for 3-year BSN programme is 95 credits# plus 35 training credits (WIE). The exact credits required for each AD/HD will depend on the approved credit transfer. The below subject list is subject to revision. Please refer to the list below for detailed curriculum:
1. General University Requirements (GUR) (9 credits)
https://www.polyu.edu.hk/ous/undergraduate-studies-support/student/gur-…
- Cluster-Area Requirements (CAR) (6 credits)
- Service-Learning (SL) (3 credits)
- A non-credit-bearing subject “Essential Components of General Education” with the following four e-modules:
- Academic Integrity (OTAI)
- Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics (AIDA)
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IE)
- National Education (NE)
2. Major (Discipline-specific Requirements) (121 credits)
a.Discipline-specific subjects for major study (80 credits)
| Subject Title and Subject Code | Credits | Suggested Year | Suggested Semester |
| Basic and Applied Sciences | |||
| Human Physiology (ABCT2326) ^ | 3 | N/A | N/A |
| Human Anatomy (HSS2011) ^ | 3 | N/A | N/A |
| Clinical Microbiology (SN206) ^ | 3 | N/A | N/A |
| Pathophysiology and Pharmacology (SN216) ^ | 3 | N/A | N/A |
| Nursing Arts and Sciences | |||
| Fundamental Concepts of Health and Nursing (SN210) ^ | 3 | N/A | N/A |
| Fundamentals of Nursing Therapeutics I (SN2121) | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Fundamentals of Nursing Therapeutics II (SN2122) | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Fundamentals of Mental Health Nursing (SN2704) | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Nursing Therapeutics III (SN3010) | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Nursing Therapeutics IV (SN3011) | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Childbearing Family Nursing (SN3180) | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Fundamental of Chinese Medicine Nursing (SN3208) ^ | 3 | N/A | N/A |
| Child and Adolescent Health Nursing (SN3217) ^ | 3 | N/A | N/A |
| Nursing Therapeutics in Chinese Medicine (SN3302) | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Public Health and Infection Control (SN3303) | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Information and Communication Technology in Nursing (SN2331) | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Caring Concepts (SN332) | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing Therapeutics I (SN3490) | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Nursing Therapeutics II (SN3430) | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Gerontological Nursing (SN402) | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Community Health Nursing (SN403) | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Behavioural and Social Sciences | |||
| Sociology of Health (APSS281) ^ | 3 | N/A | N/A |
| Applied Psychology (APSS298) ^ | 3 | N/A | N/A |
| Professional Development | |||
| Nursing Research (SN310) | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Ethical and Legal Aspects in Health Care (SN380) | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Leadership Roles and Management Functions in Health Care (SN440) | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Language | |||
| Chinese Communication for Nursing (CLC2262P) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
b.Capstone Project (6 credits)
| Subject Title and Subject Code | Credits | Suggested Year | Suggested Semester |
| Honours Project (SN435) | 6 | 2 & 3 | 2 & 1 |
c.Work-Integrated Education (35 training credits)
1,440 hours of clinical placement must be undertaken in Hospital Authority's hospitals or private hospitals in Hong Kong.
| Subject Title and Subject Code | Credits | Suggested Year | Suggested Semester |
| Clinical Practicum I (SN2196) | 6 | 1 | Sem break & Summer |
| Clinical Practicum II (SN3525) | 3 | 2 | Sem break |
| Clinical Practicum III (SN3537) | 8 | 2 | Summer |
| Clinical Practicum IV (SN3540) | 4 | 2 | Summer |
| Clinical Practicum V (SN3290) | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Clinical Practicum VI (SN4380) | 12 | 3 | 2 |
# Students not meeting the equivalent standard of the undergraduate degree Language and Communication Requirements (LCR) based on their previous studies in AD/HD programmes and their academic performance will be required to take additional credits (6 in English and 3 in Chinese) on top of the programme's normal credit requirements.
^ Fundamental subjects will be granted subject-to-subject credit transfer upon satisfactory performance. Credit transfer will not be granted if the grade(s) of corresponding subject(s) completed in sub-degree study does not meet the minimum requirement. Students may be required to take the following fundamental subjects to satisfy the graduation requirement.
95 (plus 35 training credits)
The exact credits required for each AD/HD holder will depend on the approved credit transfer.
Dr Kin Cheung
BSc(N) (Alta.), MN (Alta.), PhD (Calf.), Dip(N) (H.K.G.H.S.G.N.), RN(Alta.), RN (H.K.), PgD (OH)
Satisfy the General Entrance Requirements of the University (non-JUPAS Local Senior Year Admissions) and the following specific requirements of this 3-year senior year degree programme:
- Graduates from a health-related Associate Degree or Higher Diploma comparable to the first two years of the BSc (Hons) in Nursing programme; AND
- Level 3 or above in English Language and Chinese Language; Level 2 or above in Mathematics; Attained in Citizenship and Social Development, and Level 2 or above in at least one elective subject from Category A in HKDSE examination (Please refer to the subject list) or equivalent;
Other Information
- Preference will be given to those who are fluent in written English and Chinese, and in oral English and Cantonese.
- Students must pass a health check before they can undergo the clinical training.
For further programme information, please contact:
The General Office (tel: 2766 4369; fax: 2364 9663; email: sn.enquiry@polyu.edu.hk; website: sn.polyu.edu.hk).
PolyU's School of Nursing is the first higher education institute in Hong Kong to offer bachelor’s degree programmes for both post-registration nurses and undergraduates. Throughout my studies, I have benefited from the guidance of dedicated teachers who are committed to developing our clinical competence, critical thinking, and professional capabilities, preparing us for the challenges of a future nursing career. What I value most is their openness to students' perspectives and their willingness to continuously enhance our learning experience.
The School provides state-of-the-art laboratories and learning facilities, allowing students to develop their skills in a safe and supportive environment. Through advanced simulation technologies and virtual reality systems, we can practise patient care, strengthen our clinical decision-making, and learn how to respond effectively to unexpected situations before entering real healthcare settings.
For two years running, 2025 and 2026, the School has been ranked among the top 20 worldwide. I believe that this success is achieved through the School’s innovative resources, dedicated teachers, and provision of hands-on learning opportunities. I am proud to be part of the PolyU School of Nursing.
To enhance our learning outcomes and readiness for real-world nursing practice, the School has integrated advanced technologies, experiential learning, and multidisciplinary approaches to provide us with innovative clinical learning experiences. Learning through the School’s Virtual Hospital and simulation training is amazing. The Virtual Hospital enables us to immerse ourselves in realistic clinical environments and take on the role of nurses to manage multiple events, prioritise nursing tasks, and apply problem-solving and communication skills. Simulation training further exposes us to diverse patient scenarios, enhancing our decision-making and ability to respond to emergencies before our placement.
I am grateful to my teachers for who have guided me throughout this journey. Their expertise and support have helped me develop not only professional knowledge and practical skills, but also the confidence needed for clinical placement and future practice.
The School of Nursing provides us with a supportive environment, experienced teachers, and practical training opportunities for our learning and personal growth. Through this programme, I have grown more compassionate, mature, and prepared to contribute to society through nursing.
The School partners with hospitals and healthcare facilities at the local, national, and international levels to provide clinical placement opportunities and service-learning experiences.
I went on an exchange programme to Australia, where I attended lectures, sharing sessions, and simulation training with students from around the world. This experience has enhanced my understanding of different nursing practices and healthcare systems, enriched my thinking about the nursing profession, and widened my horizons. I developed friendships with peers from various countries, including the United Kingdom and Singapore.
For those seeking a nursing education that fosters leadership, innovation, and social responsibility, PolyU is the ideal choice.
Required
To evaluate the potential for and interest of applicants in the programme, and to assess their language and communication skills and understanding of the nursing discipline.
About 1 hour
Suitable applicants may be invited to interviews.
