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Deadline for Application:
23 August 2026
Entry Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be able to speak fluent Cantonese and English; and
- HKDSE: Possess Level 2 or above in 5 subjects, including Chinese Language, English Language, Mathematics
and any two other subjects in Categories A and B in HKDSE or equivalent; or
HKCEE: possess Grade E or above in 5 subjects, including Chinese Language, English Language, Mathematics and any two other subjects in HKCEE and complete Form 5 or equivalent. - Meet the minimum entry requirements for training of Enrolled Nurse set by the NCHK. Details refer to the below link: https://www.nchk.org.hk/filemanager/en/pdf/minimum_entry.pdf
Duration
2-year, full time mode with clinical practicum
Commencement Date
2026-2028 cohort commences on 14 September 2026.
Venue
School of Nursing, Union Hospital, 21/F, Citimark, 28 Yuen Shun Circuit, Shatin, N. T.
Medium of Instruction
English
Course Fee
HK$138,000 for 2 years (by 2 installments)
Financial Assistance Scheme
Announcement of Application Result
- Applicants will be shortlisted for interview.
- Interview process will be completed by September 2026.
- Successful candidates will be notified individually by September 2026.
Remarks
This Higher Diploma in General Nursing (Enrolled Nurse) – English Stream Programme has been accredited by:
- The Nursing Council of Hong Kong.
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The Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications.
(QF Level: 4; Registration No. 20/000102/L4; Registration Validity Period: 06/07/2018 - 01/01/2030)
List of Courses
Semester 1
- Basic Nursing Care
- Chinese Language
- Effective Communication and Team Building
- English Language
- Life Sciences
- Clinical Practicum I
Semester 2
- Essential Nursing Care
- Introduction to Microbiology and Pharmacology
- Nursing Therapeutics I
- Perspectives in Professional Nursing
Semester 3
- Concept of Health and Health Care
- Introduction to Social Sciences and Mental Health
- Legal Issues and Ethics in Health Care
- Nursing Therapeutics II
- Clinical Practicum II
Semester 4
- Introduction to Specialty Nursing
- Nursing Therapeutics III
- Quality Improvement and Health Informatics
- Clinical Practicum III
- Clinical Practicum IV
Academic Progression
Upon fulfillment of graduation requirement and completion of the Programme, graduates will be awarded the
qualification of Higher Diploma in General Nursing (Enrolled Nurse) and are eligible to enroll as Enrolled
Nurse (General) with the Nursing Council of Hong Kong.
Disclaimer
The School of Nursing of Union Hospital reserves the right to amend, or otherwise change any information on
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