Taught Postgraduate

The DNurs Programme offers a part-time study mode and a full-time study mode, which extend over four academic years and three academic years respectively.

Students begin their studies in September each year. The Programme includes four core courses (26 contact hours per course totalling 104 contact hours), three track courses (26 contact hours per course totalling 78 contact hours), a course on Research Ethics (12 contact hours) and a thesis (104 contact hours).

Core Courses

• NURS6001 Scientific Progress in Nursing
• NURS6002 Advanced Quantitative Research Designs and Methods
• NURS6003 Naturalistic and Interpretive Approaches to Nursing Research
• NURS6004 Health Policy for Advocacy in Health Care

Track Courses

There are two leadership tracks in the DNurs Programme:

Research Ethics Course

GRSCf6031 Research Ethics for Graduate Students.

Thesis

Students will complete a thesis of 50,000 to 60,000 words that represents an original scientific study grounded in nursing practice/education and contains material worthy of publication. A variety of teaching and learning methods will be employed to provide the best learning environment for students. Examples of teaching and learning methods are lectures, seminars, tutorials, problem-based learning (PBL) and clinical work.

Dr Serena Yang Scholarship for DNurs Programme

Two prizes shall be awarded to newly enrolled candidates who hold a bachelor's degree with 1^st class honors or equivalent outstanding academic achievement; and whose research proposal (2-3 pages) has demonstrated scientific rigor. The value of each of the prizes shall be HK$30,000.

Scholarship for Doctor of Nursing (Full-time)

Two scholarships, each of the value up to 50% of the tuition fee, shall be awarded each year to non-local students admitted to the Doctor of Nursing Programme on the basis of academic merit and financial need.  Students may be invited to a selection interview if necessary.

International Conference Participation Sponsorship

Opportunities are available for students to have educational exchange in renowned international universities, and financial support will be provided to encourage students to present at international conferences.

To be eligible for admission to the Programme leading to the degree of Doctor of Nursing, applicants must:

1. comply with the General Regulations;
2. hold a master’s degree in nursing or equivalent disciplines from this University, or a comparable university accepted for this purpose;
3. currently hold a Registered Nurse license;
4. have English proficiency as specified by the University’s admission requirements; and
5. satisfy the application evaluators with (i) a statement of overall career goals and specific research interests and (ii) an oral justification of their suitability for doctoral education.

For non-local candidates who have obtained a nurse license in their country will also be eligible for application of the Programme. Please refer to the “Admission & Enquiries” tab for requested supporting documents.

Application can be submitted online via https://aal.hku.hk/tpg/programme/doctor-nursing

The following documents should be submitted to the HKU School of Nursing as soon as you completed the online application either by post or in person:

• Originals or certified true copies of academic transcripts and graduation certificates;
• Certified true copy of HKID;
• Certified true copies of Certificate of Registration and valid practising certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Hong Kong or the nursing authority in your own country;
• Two academic referee’s reports;
• TOEFL/IELTS office score report (if applicable); and
• Other documents which you would like to bring the attention of the University.

For admission purpose, transcripts, diplomas, certificates and other relevant documents which are not in English should be accompanied by a certified translation in English. Certified translation may be provided by your home institution.

Application deadline:
1^st round:  12:00 noon (GMT +8), February 26, 2021
2^nd round: 12:00 noon (GMT +8), April 16, 2021