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This is a research-focused programme leading to the award of a Master of Philosophy in Nursing or a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing degree from The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
The programme aims to facilitate the development of postgraduate nurses with a high level of scholarship and research expertise in nursing.
MPhil Stream
The normative study period is 2 years for full-time students and 3 years for part-time students. Besides course requirements, an MPhil student is also required to submit a thesis on empirical research work. The student must also attend an oral examination to present his/her work to the thesis committee.
PhD Stream
The normative study period is 4 years for full-time students (or 3 years for those with an approved Research Master’s Degree) and 64 months for part-time students (or 48 months for those with an approved Research Master's Degree). All students will be admitted to the pre-candidacy stage. Besides course requirements, they have to pass the candidacy requirements to progress to the post-candidacy stage. The candidacy requirements include passing a written examination and preparing a thesis proposal. In order to obtain the PhD degree, a student (post-candidacy) must submit a doctoral thesis on original research work, and also attend an oral examination to present his/her research to the thesis committee.
Program overview
Main Subject
Nursing
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
This is a research-focused programme leading to the award of a Master of Philosophy in Nursing or a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing degree from The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
The programme aims to facilitate the development of postgraduate nurses with a high level of scholarship and research expertise in nursing.
MPhil Stream
The normative study period is 2 years for full-time students and 3 years for part-time students. Besides course requirements, an MPhil student is also required to submit a thesis on empirical research work. The student must also attend an oral examination to present his/her work to the thesis committee.
PhD Stream
The normative study period is 4 years for full-time students (or 3 years for those with an approved Research Master’s Degree) and 64 months for part-time students (or 48 months for those with an approved Research Master's Degree). All students will be admitted to the pre-candidacy stage. Besides course requirements, they have to pass the candidacy requirements to progress to the post-candidacy stage. The candidacy requirements include passing a written examination and preparing a thesis proposal. In order to obtain the PhD degree, a student (post-candidacy) must submit a doctoral thesis on original research work, and also attend an oral examination to present his/her research to the thesis committee.
For the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) stream under the "M.Phil.-Ph.D. Programmes", the applicant shall have:
a master's degree from a recognized university; or
graduated from a recognized university and obtained a bachelor's degree, normally with honours not lower than Second Class; or
graduated from an honours programme of a recognized university with a bachelor's degree, normally achieving an average grade of not lower than "B"; or
completed a course of study in a tertiary educational institution and obtained professional or similar qualifications equivalent to an honours degree.
Due to COVID-19 pandemic, the University accepts, on a temporary basis and for those students who are admitted to postgraduate programmes in the 2021-22 intake, the following online English tests as an alternative to fulfil the University’s English Language Requirements.
TOEFL-iBT Home Edition Overall 79
IELTS Indicator: Overall 6.5
GMAT Online Examination: Band 21 (Verbal)
3 Years
Sep
Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
CUHK aims to
nurture students with both specialised knowledge and wisdom for life. Its
bilingual and multicultural curriculum is characterised by a flexible credit
unit system. Academic programmes in an array of disciplines are offered by eight Faculties , including Arts ,
Business Administration , Education , Engineering , Law , Medicine , Science
and Social Science . CUHK future proofs its educational
offerings by listening to industry and government and introducing innovative
new programmes such as Biotechnology, Entrepreneurship and Healthcare
Management, Computational Data Science, and Learning Design and Technology.
CUHK’s robust programmes are supplemented by the provision of state-of-the-art
facilities and resources to ensure students have a world-class experience.
Over the past decades, continual enhancement has resulted in a balanced
curriculum of both breadth and depth. With the support of the Centre for Learning Enhancement and Research (CLEAR), CUHK has consistently been
recognised by bodies such as Hong Kong’s University Grants Committee for achieving the highest standards
of teaching and learning.
Academic Programmes
At CUHK, a
wide scope of academic programmes organised in a four-year
undergraduate curriculum structure are offered by its eight Faculties . Currently, the University provides
more than 150 major and minor programmes.
General Education
General Education forms a key component of
undergraduate studies at CUHK. University and College General Education courses
are tailored to nurture whole-person development, foster soft-skills and
cultivate a strong sense of social responsibility. The University’s General
Education programme received the Exemplary Programme Award for Improving
General Education from the Association for General and Liberal Studies in 2015
and the Hong Kong’s University Grants Committee Teaching Award in 2016.
Physical
Education
As the only
publicly-funded university in Hong Kong that offers a required Physical Education programme for undergraduates, CUHK
is dedicated to promoting sports to enhance students’ whole-person development.
Co-operative
education and mentorship programmes
The university-wide
credit-bearing co-operative education programme, Co-op@CUHK , is designed to bridge the gap between tertiary education and the
workplace by providing undergraduate students with experiential work-integrated
learning opportunities at an extensive network of partner employers. Mentorship
programmes at college, faculty, school, departmental or programme levels serve
to expand students’ horizons and widen their networks.
Global
exchange and internship
CUHK
encourages students to participate in global exchange and internship programmes to broaden
their horizons and equip students with academic, intercultural, and
professional skills which will serve them throughout their professional lives. It
also welcomes visiting students from partner institutions around
the world, which enriches the diversity of the campus experience and offers
international students a unique opportunity to experience Hong Kong.
The CUHK Graduate School offers over 220 taught and research
postgraduate programmes awarding more than 6,000
postgraduate degrees, diplomas and certificates every year. The wide spectrum
of programmes aims to prepare students for careers that would allow them to become
world leaders in their specialised fields.
CUHK provides
cutting-edge learning resources and hostel facilities on a green campus,
offering the perfect backdrop for scholars from around the globe to immerse
themselves in a culturally diverse and intellectually stimulating environment.
A rich array of scholarships and grants are available to enable the world’s
best talent to receive exemplary education at the University.
MPhil-PhD in Nursing
CUHK, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
# 8QS Subject Rankings
36 monthsProgram duration
5,368 USDTuition Fee/year
YesScholarships
Program overview
Main Subject
Nursing
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
This is a research-focused programme leading to the award of a Master of Philosophy in Nursing or a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing degree from The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
The programme aims to facilitate the development of postgraduate nurses with a high level of scholarship and research expertise in nursing.
MPhil Stream
The normative study period is 2 years for full-time students and 3 years for part-time students. Besides course requirements, an MPhil student is also required to submit a thesis on empirical research work. The student must also attend an oral examination to present his/her work to the thesis committee.
PhD Stream
The normative study period is 4 years for full-time students (or 3 years for those with an approved Research Master’s Degree) and 64 months for part-time students (or 48 months for those with an approved Research Master's Degree). All students will be admitted to the pre-candidacy stage. Besides course requirements, they have to pass the candidacy requirements to progress to the post-candidacy stage. The candidacy requirements include passing a written examination and preparing a thesis proposal. In order to obtain the PhD degree, a student (post-candidacy) must submit a doctoral thesis on original research work, and also attend an oral examination to present his/her research to the thesis committee.
Program overview
Main Subject
Nursing
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
This is a research-focused programme leading to the award of a Master of Philosophy in Nursing or a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing degree from The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
The programme aims to facilitate the development of postgraduate nurses with a high level of scholarship and research expertise in nursing.
MPhil Stream
The normative study period is 2 years for full-time students and 3 years for part-time students. Besides course requirements, an MPhil student is also required to submit a thesis on empirical research work. The student must also attend an oral examination to present his/her work to the thesis committee.
PhD Stream
The normative study period is 4 years for full-time students (or 3 years for those with an approved Research Master’s Degree) and 64 months for part-time students (or 48 months for those with an approved Research Master's Degree). All students will be admitted to the pre-candidacy stage. Besides course requirements, they have to pass the candidacy requirements to progress to the post-candidacy stage. The candidacy requirements include passing a written examination and preparing a thesis proposal. In order to obtain the PhD degree, a student (post-candidacy) must submit a doctoral thesis on original research work, and also attend an oral examination to present his/her research to the thesis committee.
Admission requirements
Exam Scores
Important Dates
Application
For the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) stream under the "M.Phil.-Ph.D. Programmes", the applicant shall have:
Due to COVID-19 pandemic, the University accepts, on a temporary basis and for those students who are admitted to postgraduate programmes in the 2021-22 intake, the following online English tests as an alternative to fulfil the University’s English Language Requirements.
Tuition fee and scholarships
Tuition Fee
Scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
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CUHK aims to nurture students with both specialised knowledge and wisdom for life. Its bilingual and multicultural curriculum is characterised by a flexible credit unit system. Academic programmes in an array of disciplines are offered by eight Faculties , including Arts , Business Administration , Education , Engineering , Law , Medicine , Science and Social Science . CUHK future proofs its educational offerings by listening to industry and government and introducing innovative new programmes such as Biotechnology, Entrepreneurship and Healthcare Management, Computational Data Science, and Learning Design and Technology. CUHK’s robust programmes are supplemented by the provision of state-of-the-art facilities and resources to ensure students have a world-class experience.
Over the past decades, continual enhancement has resulted in a balanced curriculum of both breadth and depth. With the support of the Centre for Learning Enhancement and Research (CLEAR), CUHK has consistently been recognised by bodies such as Hong Kong’s University Grants Committee for achieving the highest standards of teaching and learning.
Academic Programmes
At CUHK, a wide scope of academic programmes organised in a four-year undergraduate curriculum structure are offered by its eight Faculties . Currently, the University provides more than 150 major and minor programmes.
General Education
General Education forms a key component of undergraduate studies at CUHK. University and College General Education courses are tailored to nurture whole-person development, foster soft-skills and cultivate a strong sense of social responsibility. The University’s General Education programme received the Exemplary Programme Award for Improving General Education from the Association for General and Liberal Studies in 2015 and the Hong Kong’s University Grants Committee Teaching Award in 2016.
Physical Education
As the only publicly-funded university in Hong Kong that offers a required Physical Education programme for undergraduates, CUHK is dedicated to promoting sports to enhance students’ whole-person development.
Co-operative education and mentorship programmes
The university-wide credit-bearing co-operative education programme, Co-op@CUHK , is designed to bridge the gap between tertiary education and the workplace by providing undergraduate students with experiential work-integrated learning opportunities at an extensive network of partner employers. Mentorship programmes at college, faculty, school, departmental or programme levels serve to expand students’ horizons and widen their networks.
Global exchange and internship
CUHK encourages students to participate in global exchange and internship programmes to broaden their horizons and equip students with academic, intercultural, and professional skills which will serve them throughout their professional lives. It also welcomes visiting students from partner institutions around the world, which enriches the diversity of the campus experience and offers international students a unique opportunity to experience Hong Kong.
Useful links:
CUHK Undergraduate Admissions
CUHK Exchange Programmes
CUHK Summer School
Arts and Humanities (6)
Architectural Studies
Bimodal Bilingual Studies
Chinese Language and Literature
Chinese Studies
English
Fine Arts
History
Japanese Studies
Linguistics
Music
Philosophy
Public History
Religious Studies
Theology
Translation
Urban Studies
Business and Management (6)
BBA(IBBA)-JD Double Degree Programme
BBA(IBBA)-JD Double Degree Programme
Economics
Global Business Studies
Global Economics and Finance
Insurance, Financial and Actuarial Analysis
Integrated BBA
Interdisciplinary Data Analytics + X Double Major Programme
Professional Accountancy
Quantitative Finance
Quantitative Finance and Risk Management Science
Risk Management Science
Engineering and Technology (6)
Aerospace Science and Earth Informatics and X (ASEI+X) Double Major Programme
Artificial Intelligence: Systems and Technologies
Biomedical Engineering
Computational Data Science
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Computer Science and Engineering
Data Science and Policy Studies
Electronic Engineering
Energy and Environmental Engineering
Financial Technology
Information Engineering
Mechanical and Automation Engineering
Systems Engineering and Engineering Management
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
Biomedical Sciences
Biotechnology, Entrepreneurship and Healthcare Management
Chinese Medicine
Community Health Practice
Gerontology
Medicine (MBChB) Programme / Medicine (MBChB) Programme Global Physician-Leadership Stream (GPS)
Natural Sciences
Nursing
Pharmacy
Psychology
Natural Sciences (6)
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Enrichment Mathematics
Enrichment Stream in Theoretical Physics
Geography and Resource Management
Mathematics and Information Engineering
Science
Social Sciences and Management (6)
Anthropology
BA (Chinese Language Studies) and BEd (Chinese Language Education)
BA (English Studies) and BEd (English Language Education)
BA in Early Childhood Education (2-year)
BEd in Early Childhood Education (5-year)
BEd in Mathematics and Mathematics Education
Bachelor of Laws
Cultural Management
Cultural Studies
Exercise Science and Health Education
Gender Studies
Global Communication
Global Studies
Government and Public Administration
Hospitality and Real Estate
Journalism and Communication
Learning Design and Technology
Physical Education, Exercise Science and Health
Public Health
Social Science
Social Work
Society and Sustainable Development
Sociology
The CUHK Graduate School offers over 220 taught and research postgraduate programmes awarding more than 6,000 postgraduate degrees, diplomas and certificates every year. The wide spectrum of programmes aims to prepare students for careers that would allow them to become world leaders in their specialised fields.
CUHK provides cutting-edge learning resources and hostel facilities on a green campus, offering the perfect backdrop for scholars from around the globe to immerse themselves in a culturally diverse and intellectually stimulating environment. A rich array of scholarships and grants are available to enable the world’s best talent to receive exemplary education at the University.
CUHK Graduate Admissions
Arts and Humanities (6)
MA in Buddhist Studies
MA in Chinese Language and Literature
MA in Chinese Linguistics and Language Acquisition
MA in Chinese Studies
MA in Christian Studies
MA in Comparative and Public History
MA in English (Applied English Linguistics)
MA in English (Literary Studies)
MA in Fine Arts
MA in Intercultural Studies
MA in Japanese Studies
MA in Linguistics
MA in Music
MA in Philosophy
MA in Religious Studies
MA in Translation
MPhil in Chinese Language and Literature
MPhil in Chinese Studies
MPhil in English (Applied English Linguistics)
MPhil in English (Literary Studies)
MPhil in History
MPhil in Music
MPhil in Philosophy
MPhil in Translation
MSc in Urban Design
Master of Architecture
Master of Divinity
Master of Fine Arts
Master of Music
Business and Management (6)
Dual Degree - MSc in Applied Economics (CUHK) and MS in Social and Economic Policy (Northwestern University)
Executive Master of Professional Accountancy (offered in Shanghai)
MPhil in Risk Management Science
MSc in Actuarial Science and Insurance Analytics
MSc in Business Analytics
MSc in Economics
MSc in Finance (Full-time)
MSc in Finance (Part-time)
MSc in Information and Technology Management
MSc in Information and Technology Management
MSc in Management
MSc in Marketing
MSc in Risk Management Science and Data Analytics
MSc in Sustainable Global Business
Master of Accountancy
Engineering and Technology (6)
MSc in Biomedical Engineering
MSc in Computer Science
MSc in Data Science and Business Statistics
MSc in E-Commerce and Logistics Technologies
MSc in Electronic Engineering
MSc in Financial Technology
MSc in Information Engineering
MSc in Mechanical and Automation Engineering
MSc in Systems Engineering and Engineering Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Technology
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
MA in Psychology
MPhil in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
MPhil in Anatomical and Cellular Pathology
MPhil in Chemical Pathology
MPhil in Chinese Medicine
MPhil in Imaging and Interventional Radiology
MPhil in Medical Sciences
MPhil in Microbiology
MPhil in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
MPhil in Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
MPhil in Orthopaedics and Traumatology
MPhil in Pharmacy
MPhil in Surgery
MSSc in Clinical Psychology
MSc in Biochemical and Biomedical Sciences
MSc in Cardiology
MSc in Chinese Medicine
MSc in Epidemiology and Biostatistics
MSc in Gastroenterology
MSc in Genomics and Bioinformatics
MSc in Health Services Management
MSc in Maternal Fetal Medicine
MSc in Medical Genetics
MSc in Musculoskeletal Medicine, Rehabilitation and Geriatric Orthopedics
MSc in Obstetric and Midwifery Care
MSc in Prehospital and Emergency Care
MSc in Reproductive Medicine and Clinical Embryology
MSc in Speech-Language Pathology
MSc in Sports Medicine and Health Science
MSc in Stroke and Clinical Neurosciences
Master of Chinese Medicine
Master of Clinical Pharmacy
Master of Nursing
Master of Nursing Science (Pre-registration)
Postgraduate Diploma in Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Postgraduate Diploma in Prehospital and Emergency Care
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health
Natural Sciences (6)
MSc in Accreditation Chemistry
MSc in Environmental Information, Health and Public Management
MSc in GeoInformation Science and Smart Cities
MSc in Mathematics
MSc in Nutrition, Food Science and Technology
MSc in Physics
Social Sciences and Management (6)
Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor/MBA
MA in Anthropology
MA in Chinese Language Education
MA in Cultural Management
MA in Early Childhood Education
MA in English Language Teaching
MA in Family Counselling and Family Education
MA in Gender Studies
MA in Global Communication
MA in Journalism
MA in School Guidance and Counselling
MA in School Improvement and Leadership
MA in Social Policy
MA in Social Service Management
MA in Sociology
MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
MPhil in Anthropology
MPhil in Communication
MPhil in Education
MPhil in Laws
MPhil in Sports Science and Physical Education
MSSc in Advertising
MSSc in Corporate Communication
MSSc in Global Political Economy
MSSc in Government and Politics (Greater China)
MSSc in Public Policy
MSSc in Social Work
MSSc in Sustainable Tourism
MSc in Advanced Studies in Statistics and Data Science
MSc in Mathematics Education
MSc in New Media
MSc in Real Estate
MSc in Sports Science and Physical Activity
Master of Education
Master of Laws in Chinese Business Law
Master of Laws in Common Law
Master of Laws in Energy and Environmental Law
Master of Laws in International Economic Law
Master of Laws in Legal History
Master of Public Health
Master of Social Work
Postgraduate Certificate in Laws
Postgraduate Diploma in Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood Education)
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Primary)
Executive MBA (3)
Executive MBA
Executive MBA (Chinese)
Full-Time MBA (3)
Juris Doctor/MBA
MBA
Part-Time MBA (3)
MBA
MBA in Finance
Arts and Humanities (6)
Doctor of Music
MPhil-PhD in Architecture
MPhil-PhD in Chinese Art
MPhil-PhD in Linguistics
MPhil-PhD in Religious Studies
PhD in Chinese Language and Literature
PhD in Chinese Studies
PhD in English (Applied English Linguistics)
PhD in English (Literary Studies)
PhD in History
PhD in Music
PhD in Philosophy
PhD in Translation
Business and Management (6)
Doctor of Business Administration (Chinese) (offered in Hong Kong and Shanghai) or (offered in Hong Kong)
MPhil-PhD in Accountancy
MPhil-PhD in Business Administration
MPhil-PhD in Decisions, Operations and Technology
MPhil-PhD in Economics
MPhil-PhD in Finance
MPhil-PhD in Management
MPhil-PhD in Marketing
Engineering and Technology (6)
MPhil-PhD in Biomedical Engineering
MPhil-PhD in Computer Science and Engineering
MPhil-PhD in Electronic Engineering
MPhil-PhD in Information Engineering
MPhil-PhD in Mechanical and Automation Engineering
MPhil-PhD in Systems Engineering and Engineering Management
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
Doctor of Nursing
Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology
M.Phil.-Ph.D. Programme in Translational Genomics
MPhil-PhD in Biochemistry
MPhil-PhD in Biology
MPhil-PhD in Biomedical Sciences
MPhil-PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology
MPhil-PhD in Food and Nutritional Sciences
MPhil-PhD in Molecular Biotechnology
MPhil-PhD in Nursing
MPhil-PhD in Otorhinolaryngology and Communication Sciences
MPhil-PhD in Psychology
PhD in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
PhD in Anatomical and Cellular Pathology
PhD in Chemical Pathology
PhD in Chinese Medicine
PhD in Clinical Psychology
PhD in Imaging and Interventional Radiology
PhD in Medical Sciences
PhD in Microbiology
PhD in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
PhD in Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
PhD in Orthopaedics and Traumatology
PhD in Pharmacy
PhD in Surgery
Natural Sciences (6)
MPhil-PhD in Chemistry
MPhil-PhD in Earth System and GeoInformation Science
MPhil-PhD in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
MPhil-PhD in Environmental Science
MPhil-PhD in Geography and Resource Management
MPhil-PhD in Materials Science and Engineering
MPhil-PhD in Mathematics
MPhil-PhD in Physics
Social Sciences and Management (6)
Doctor of Education
Doctor of Social Science in Applied Social Science
MPhil-PhD in Cultural Studies
MPhil-PhD in Gender Studies
MPhil-PhD in Government and Public Administration
MPhil-PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology
MPhil-PhD in Japanese Studies
MPhil-PhD in Public Health
MPhil-PhD in Social Welfare
MPhil-PhD in Sociology
MPhil-PhD in Statistics
PhD in Anthropology
PhD in Communication
PhD in Education
PhD in Laws