The programme
This is a two-year part-time programme (in the generic stream or public health stream) consisting of six semesters. The programme consists of ten 6 credit courses and runs over 2 years. It is a conversion programme for registered nurses graduating from hospital-based higher diploma programmes who are currently working in local hospitals, the Department of Health, private clinics, and/or Non-governmental organizations.
Who can apply?
To be eligible for admission to this programme, an applicant
(a) shall comply with the University General Regulations
http://www.als.hku.hk/admission
(b) shall be registered as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of Hong Kong or hold recognized equivalent qualifications; and
(c) may be required to take a qualifying test of language ability and nursing knowledge.
The Curriculum
This programme consists of eight core courses, which must be completed by all students from both the generic and public health streams. These are core courses that a first-degree baccalaureate nursing student must complete. Two additional elective courses are provided for generic and public health stream students.
| CORE COURSES |
|
Credit Units |
Nursing & Public Health |
6 |
Nursing Knowledge and Practice |
6 |
Introduction to Nursing Research |
6 |
Introduction to Statistics |
6 |
Professional Issues in Nursing |
6 |
Epidemiology and Population Health |
6 |
Management & Leadership in Health Care |
6 |
Evidence Based Practice |
6 |
| FOUNDATION COURSES |
| |
Credit Units |
| For generic stream, students are required to take: |
| Health Assessment |
6 |
Chronic Disease Management |
6 |
| For public health stream, students are required to take: |
| Promoting the Health of Individuals and Populations |
6 |
| Families in Health and Illness |
6 |
The Degree
This is an honours degree programme. Students who successfully complete the programme and pass all courses in Year I and Year II will be awarded a Bachelor of Nursing in one of the following five divisions: First Class Honours, Second Class Honours Division One, Second Class Honours Division Two, Third Class Honours and Pass.? The grade point average obtained by candidates at the end of the programme determines the Honours Award.
Assessment
The assessment of various courses will be based on course work assignments, seminar presentations, student projects and examinations. Examinations will normally be held at the end of each semester.
Teaching and Learning
Teaching and learning strategies will normally consist of lectures, seminars, tutorials, laboratory sessions, presentations, case studies, audio-visual programmes and self-directed learning.
Admission of 2013-2014
Fees for RN students
| Application fee for admission fee (Non-refundable) |
HK$450 |
| Composition fee |
HK$37,500 per year |
Application Form
Applications must be submitted in a hard-copy format (The form can be downloaded here.)
Information Seminars
1st Session
Date: |
31 January 2013 (Thursday) |
| Time: |
3:30 - 4:30 pm |
| Venue: |
Lecture Hall
4/F, FMSHK
Duke of Windsor Social Service Centre
15 Hennessy Road
Wanchai,
Hong Kong
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2nd Session
Date: |
19 February 2013 (Tuesday) |
| Time: |
4:30 - 5:30pm |
| Venue: |
Underground Lecture Theatre 1
New Clinical Building
Queen Mary Hospital
Pokfulam, Hong Kong |
3rd Session
Date: |
19 March 2013 (Tuesday) |
| Time: |
4:30 - 5:30 pm |
| Venue: |
Lecture Hall
4/F, FMSHK
Duke of Windsor Social Service Centre
15 Hennessy Road
Wanchai,
Hong Kong |
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