Programme Features
Highly-trained nurses with compassionate care is the focus of the BNurs curriculum. Students receive a broad spectrum of clinical and simulation training, as well as inter-professional and problem-based learning. They also develop the global vision by participating in life enrichment learning programmes beyond Hong Kong.
“As a competent nurse, to heal up a patient’s wound is not only by your skillful hands, but also with your empathetic heart.”
Mr Benney Wong
Lecturer, School of Nursing
Programme Aims and Objectives
The Bachelor of Nursing (BNurs) is a five-year full-time programme leading to an honours degree. The objective of the BNurs programme is to provide comprehensive and holistic nursing education and nurture generic nurses who will be able to work as competent practitioners in various health care settings.
The credit-based curriculum is broad-based and multidisciplinary, and is designed to introduce the bio-psychosocial aspects of health and nursing care. It provides a balance between the broad areas of nursing, biological, behavioural and social sciences. The learning outcomes will enable students to obtain knowledge through the study of different disciplines, and to develop an inquiring mind, interpersonal skills and an understanding of the socio-cultural context in which nursing is practiced in Hong Kong.
The degree programme emphasizes the integration of theory and practice. Students are exposed to a variety of clinical environments throughout the study. Comprehensive learning of clinical skills is under the supervision of experienced teaching staff. The process of teaching and learning is directed by nursing academics with a wide range of expertise, supported by the excellent facilities in various departments of the Medical Faculty and clinical settings.
Programme Structure
The BNurs curriculum includes various courses in each year with an aim to prepare students to be capable of working in different settings as nursing professionals. The main areas covered are Nursing Core Courses, Nursing of Specialised Populations, Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Practice, Foundations in Nursing Research, Nursing Electives, Nursing Practica, Life Sciences, Clinical Pharmacology and Behavioural Sciences. This curriculum structure allows maximum longitudinal and lateral correlations between courses.
There are a total of 44 courses running throughout five years. Among these courses, 26 belong to core courses and 7 are practicum courses which aim at preparing students to become competent practitioners. There are also 1 Life Enrichment Learning Course, 1 nursing elective course, 3 language courses and 6 common core courses. Altogether they constitute 303 credits in the entire curriculum.
“HKU Nursing has been nurturing seeds of caring hearts with not only professional knowledge & skills, but also positive values & precious networks that let them bloom into the flowers of tomorrow. I am very grateful to be one of the seeds grown in this beautiful garden.”
Mr Since Kong
BNurs 2010
Manager (Nursing), Nursing Service Department, Hospital Authority Head Office
Admissions Information
For JUPAS Candidates
From 2022 onwards, the result of the Mathematics Extended Part (Modules 1 and 2) will be recognised as equivalent to that of a full elective.
In addition to satisfying the University entrance requirements, candidates for admission shall satisfy all of the following requirements in HKDSE:
b) attain at least level 3 in two electives
Scoring Formula
The best 5 subjects of HKDSE* + 0.5 x 6th best subject*
*may include M1/M2 or Category C subject whichever is higher
Consideration of Other Factors
- Interview performance
- No. of level 5** / 5* / 5
- Student learning profile
Consideration of HKDSE Combined Results & Penalty for HKDSE Repeaters
- Best results in 2 or more sittings of HKDSE
- Mid Jun 2023 – Late Jun 2023
- Mid Jul 2023 – Late Jul 2023
For Non-JUPAS Candidates
Expected Lower Boundary for Admissions ^
2A 1B (excluding Chinese and English language subjects)
English Language Requirement
(a) Grade C in English Language at GCSE/GCEO;
(b) Grade C in English First Language at IGCSE;
(c) Grade B in English as a Second Language at IGCSE; (For GCSE/IGCSE which uses the new 9-1 grading system, Grade 5 will be taken as equivalent to Grade B and Grade 4 will be taken as equivalent to Grade C, for the purpose of satisfying (a), (b) or (c) above)
(d) Grade C or better in English Language or English Literature at GCE AS/AL;
(e) Level C1 or an overall score of 180 in Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English;
(f) Grade C or an overall score of 180 in Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English;
or
Fulfill ONE of the requirements here
Second Language Requirement
Grade E in a language other than English;
(For GCSE/IGCSE which uses the new 9-1 grading system, Grade 3 will be taken as equivalent to Grade E, for the purpose of satisfying the above)
or
Fulfill ONE of the requirements here
Additional Requirements
A good working knowledge of Cantonese
Interview
- Early Jan 2023
- Late Feb 2023
- Mid Apr 2023
Advanced Standing
Applicants with GCE A-Level, Cambridge Pre-U or IB Diploma qualifications and at least seven years of secondary education at the time of being admitted to the University will be granted 18 credits of Advanced Standing. These are made up of 6 credits for Core University English course and 12 credits of the Common Core courses provided that students take one Common Core course in each Area of Inquiry.
Advanced Standing will be granted automatically and separate application is not required. You will be contacted by the Faculty Office should Advanced Standing be granted.
Kindly contact medfac@hku.hk for any enquiries.
^ Each programme sets the Expected Lower Boundary for Admissions at what is deemed to be a competitive level. Please note that achieving a score higher than the lower boundary does not guarantee admission to the programme.
Expected Lower Boundary for Admissions ^
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English Language Requirement
(a) Grade 4 in HL/SL English Language A: Language and Literature;
(b) Grade 4 in HL/SL English Language A: Literature;
(c) Grade 4 in SL English – Text and Performance;
(d) Grade 4 in SL English – Literature and Performance (A1 syllabus);
(e) Grade 4 in HL English Language (B Syllabus);
(f) Grade 5 in SL English Language (B Syllabus);
(g) Grade 4 in HL/SL English Language (A1 or A2 Syllabus);
Note: “Higher Level” is referred to as “HL”, and “Standard Level” as “SL”
or
Fulfill ONE of the requirements here
Second Language Requirement
Grade 4 in a language other than English;
or
Fulfill ONE of the requirements here
Additional Requirements
A good working knowledge of Cantonese
Interview
- Early Jan 2023
- Late Feb 2023
- Mid Apr 2023
Advanced Standing
Applicants with GCE A-Level, Cambridge Pre-U or IB Diploma qualifications and at least seven years of secondary education at the time of being admitted to the University will be granted 18 credits of Advanced Standing. These are made up of 6 credits for Core University English course and 12 credits of the Common Core courses provided that students take one Common Core course in each Area of Inquiry.
Advanced Standing will be granted automatically and separate application is not required. You will be contacted by the Faculty Office should Advanced Standing be granted.
Kindly contact medfac@hku.hk for any enquiries.
Expected Lower Boundary for Admissions ^
One year of successful study on a full-time AD/HD programme, which should be at least two years in duration, in a community college of a UGC-funded institution or Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (HKIVE), with a cGPA of at least 70% of the highest GPA of the institution, or at 3.0, whichever is higher
English Language Requirement
Level 3 in English Language in HKDSE;
or
Fulfill ONE of the requirements here
Second Language Requirement
Level 3 in Chinese Language in HKDSE;
Grade E in a language subject under Category C in HKDSE;
or
Fulfill ONE of the requirements here
Additional Requirements
A good working knowledge of Cantonese
Interview
- Early Jan 2023
- Late Feb 2023
- Mid Apr 2023
^ Each programme sets the Expected Lower Boundary for Admissions at what is deemed to be a competitive level. Please note that achieving a score higher than the lower boundary does not guarantee admission to the programme.
Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Leadership Track) | JS6418
An elite track designed for high caliber candidates who are high achievers and aspire to pursue an advanced and specialised nurse practice or a nurse-physician career in the healthcare sector. This track enables highly competent students to accomplish a dynamic and vigorous study plan and to fulfil accredited professional curricula at an accelerated pace.
From 2022 onwards, the result of the Mathematics Extended Part (Modules 1 and 2) will be recognised as equivalent to that of a full elective.
In addition to satisfying the University entrance requirements, candidates for admissions shall satisfy all of the following requirements in HKDSE:
a) Achieve the level of performance in the four core subjects as below:
Scoring Formula
The best 5 subjects of HKDSE* + 0.5 x 6th best subject**may include M1/M2 or Category C subject whichever is higher
Consideration of Other Factors
- Interview performance
- No. of level 5** / 5* / 5
- Student learning profile
Consideration of HKDSE Combined Results & Penalty for HKDSE Repeaters
Best results in 2 or more sittings of HKDSE
Interview
Before release of HKDSE results
- Mid Jun 2023 – Late Jun 2023
After release of HKDSE results
- Mid Jul 2023 – Late Jul 2023
Subject Requirements
Chemistry at A Level *
*Chemistry is required for the articulation pathway to MBBS
English Language Requirement
(a) Grade C in English Language at GCSE/GCEO;
(b) Grade C in English First Language at IGCSE;
(c) Grade B in English as a Second Language at IGCSE;
(For GCSE/IGCSE which uses the new 9-1 grading system, Grade 5 will be taken as equivalent to Grade B and Grade 4 will be taken as equivalent to Grade C, for the purpose of satisfying (a), (b) or (c) above)
(d) Grade C or better in English Language or English Literature at GCE AS/AL;
(e) Level C1 or an overall score of 180 in Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English;
(f) Grade C or an overall score of 180 in Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English;
or
Fulfill ONE of the requirements here
Second Language Requirement
Grade E in a language other than English;
(For GCSE/IGCSE which uses the new 9-1 grading system, Grade 3 will be taken as equivalent to Grade E, for the purpose of satisfying the above)
or
Fulfill ONE of the requirements here
Additional Requirements
A good working knowledge of Cantonese
Interview
- Early Jan 2023
- Late Feb 2023
- Mid Apr 2023
Advanced Standing
Applicants with GCE A-Level, Cambridge Pre-U or IB Diploma qualifications and at least seven years of secondary education at the time of being admitted to the University will be granted 18 credits of Advanced Standing. These are made up of 6 credits for Core University English course and 12 credits of the Common Core courses provided that students take one Common Core course in each Area of Inquiry.
Advanced Standing will be granted automatically and separate application is not required. You will be contacted by the Faculty Office should Advanced Standing be granted.
Kindly contact medfac@hku.hk for any enquiries.
IB Diploma
Expected Lower Boundary for Admissions ^
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Subject Requirements
Chemistry at Higher Level*
*Chemistry is required for the articulation pathway to MBBS
English Language Requirement
(a) Grade 4 in HL / SL English Language A: Language and Literature;
(b) Grade 4 in HL / SL English Language A: Literature;
(c) Grade 4 in SL English – Text and Performance;
(d) Grade 4 in SL English – Literature and Performance (A1 syllabus);
(e) Grade 4 in HL English Language (B Syllabus);
(f) Grade 5 in SL English Language (B Syllabus);
(g) Grade 4 in HL / SL English Language (A1 or A2 Syllabus);
Note:
“Higher Level” is referred to as “HL”, and “Standard Level” as “SL”
or Fulfill ONE of the requirements here
Second Language Requirement
Grade 4 in a language other than English;
or Fulfill ONE of the requirements here
Additional Requirements
A good working knowledge of Cantonese
Interview
- Early Jan 2023
- Late Feb 2023
- Mid Apr 2023
Advanced Standing
Applicants with GCE A-Level, Cambridge Pre-U or IB Diploma qualifications and at least seven years of secondary education at the time of being admitted to the University will be granted 18 credits of Advanced Standing. These are made up of 6 credits for Core University English course and 12 credits of the Common Core courses provided that students take one Common Core course in each Area of Inquiry.
Advanced Standing will be granted automatically and separate application is not required. You will be contacted by the Faculty Office should Advanced Standing be granted.
Kindly contact medfac@hku.hk for any enquiries.
^ Each programme sets the Expected Lower Boundary for Admissions at what is deemed to be a competitive level. Please note that achieving a score higher than the lower boundary does not guarantee admission to the programme.
Professional Recognition & Career Prospects
Graduates from the Bachelor of Nursing degree programme will be able to function independently to assess and appraise the health care needs of the community. Those who have satisfactorily completed all programme requirements will be eligible for direct registration as registered nurses with the Nursing Council of Hong Kong.