Union Hospital School of Nursing

Programme & Academic Information

Applications for 2024 cohort is closed.
Entry Requirements

Applicants must:

  1. Be Enrolled Nurse registered with the Nursing Council of Hong Kong (NCHK); and
  2. Possess a Higher Diploma/ Associate's degree in any discipline from a recognized institute (or equivalent); and
  3. Meet the minimum entry requirements for training of Registered Nurses set by the NCHK. Details refer to the below link:
    https://www.nchk.org.hk/filemanager/en/pdf/minimum_entry.pdf
Duration

3 years, part-time mode with clinical practicum

Commencement Date

2024-2027 cohort commences on 4 November 2024.

Venue

School of Nursing, Union Hospital
21/F, Citimark, 28 Yuen Shun Circuit, Shatin, N.T.

Medium of Instruction
English
Course Fee
HK$177,000 for 3 years (by 3 installments)
Announcement of Application Result
  1. Applicants will be shortlisted for interview.
  2. Successful candidates will be notified individually.
Remarks
The Professional Diploma in Nursing (EN to RN Conversion Programme) has been accredited by:
  1. The Nursing Council of Hong Kong
  2. The Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications.
    (QF Level 5; Registration No. 20/000544/L5; Valid till 31/07/2028)

List of Courses

Year 1 Courses

  • Academic Writing and Effective Communication
  • Human Biology
  • Fundamentals of Nursing
  • Humanistic Perspective on Human Nature
  • Pathophysiology
  • Applied Psychology and Sociology
  • Professional Nursing Practice
  • Applied Life Sciences
  • Nursing Therapeutics I

Year 2 Courses

  • Nursing Therapeutics II
  • Nursing Therapeutics III
  • Gerontological Nursing
  • Obstetric Nursing
  • Paediatric Nursing
  • Mental Health Nursing
  • Public Health and Community Nursing
  • Advanced Nursing Care

Year 3 Courses

  • Chinese Medicinal Nursing and Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  • Leadership and Management in Health Care
  • Nursing Research
  • Clinical Practicum I, II, III
Terminal Exit Award and Professional Recognition
Upon fulfillment of graduation requirement and completion of the Programme, graduates will be awarded the qualification of Professional Diploma in Nursing and are eligible to apply for registration with the NCHK as Registered Nurse (General).
Disclaimer
The School of Nursing of Union Hospital reserves the right to alter, amend, vary or otherwise change any information on this website at any time (including but not limited to details relating to programmes, courses, admissions and fees etc.).