Master of Nursing

The Master of Nursing (MNurs) programme aims to prepare registered nurses for advanced practice nursing to meet the changing healthcare needs and the expanded nursing roles and scope of practice. We offer various clinical, community and management related study tracks to align with the global trend of nursing specialization. MNurs programme has been recognised as "Clinical Master Programme" under the "Voluntary Scheme on Advanced and Specialised Nursing Practice" of the Nursing Council of Hong Kong (NCHK).

The curriculum consists of 2 core courses, 1 concentration course, 3 specialty courses, 3 elective courses and a capstone experience which includes a Translational Nursing Research course and a Dissertation or Clinical Research Project.

Upon completion of the programme, graduates are able to:

1. apply competently the advanced knowledge and skills in order to promote a culture of professional excellence in nursing practice and lead dynamic changes to nursing practice;
2. contribute to the advancement of nursing knowledge and practice through research and evidence-based practice;
3. adhere to personal and professional ethics in health care and advanced nursing practice through critical thinking, reflective practice and lifelong learning;
4. generate innovative solutions for complex health care challenges to achieve optimal outcomes;
5. lead, collaborate and coordinate inter-disciplinary team work and communicate with key stakeholders effectively and professionally; and
6. demonstrate leadership in advanced nursing practice in a chosen specialty.