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Bachelor of Nursing (Honours)
護理學學士(榮譽)學位課程

5 years full-time
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Commencement : SEP 2024

Programme Features

The five-year full-time Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) Programme (BNurs) is accredited by the Nursing Council of Hong Kong (NCHK). Graduates will be eligible to obtain licence to practise as Registered Nurses (General) in Hong Kong. The programme prepares students to serve in a wide range of healthcare settings including acute, rehabilitation and community to help patients reach their greatest healing potentials. The programme’s distinctive features include:

  • First nursing honours degree programme awarded by HKBU
  • Experienced academic team with a wealth of clinical and teaching experiences
  • Strong student support services and facilities offered by HKBU and SCE
  • Design of the nursing laboratories with reference to private hospital specifications
  • Curriculum comprises Western and Chinese medicinal nursing elements
  • Well-equipped laboratories for practical training
  • Comprehensive clinical practice opportunities at public and private hospitals, clinics and community settings
  • Whole person education with wide-ranging of service-learning and experiential learning activities
  • Global exposure through ample student exchange opportunities

Students who have successfully completed the five-year Programme and fulfilled all graduation requirements will be awarded the Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) by the Hong Kong Baptist University.

Graduates of the Programme are eligible to register as Registered Nurses (General) at the Nursing Council of Hong Kong upon completion of all Programme requirements.

In line with the HKBU Strategic Plan 2018-2028, the University offers its first full-time nursing degree programme, the Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) Programme (BNurs), in 2019 under the Division of Nursing Education (DNE), School of Continuing Education (SCE).

 

DNE aims to provide quality nursing education through its well qualified academic team. The BNurs will equip students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to excel as competent, compassionate and ethical healthcare professionals.

Head (Nursing Education): Dr. Sharron S.K. Leung  
Lecturers:

Dr. Kubi Appiah 

Dr. Helen C.Y. Chiang

Dr. Jessie Y.S. Chung

Ms. Kirsten C.W. Fu

Dr. Cherry C.Y. Ho

Dr. Ng Mi-fun

Dr. Nicki W.S. Pang 

Dr. Rebecca C.K. Pang

Ms. Poon Siu-man

Dr. Alice K.Y. Wong

Ms. Cecilia T.T. Wong

Dr. Grace W.Y. Yuen

Ms. Yung Mei-Sze

 

 

 

This programme consists of Major Required Courses (120 units), Elective Courses (6 units) and University Core and General Education Courses (31 units) per HKBU requirement, a total of 157 units.

 

Courses Units
Major Required Courses  
Basic Life Sciences 12

Behavioural and Social Sciences

6

Nursing Studies

60
Clinical Nursing Practice 33
Professional Nursing Development 9
Elective Courses 6
University Core and General Education Courses 31
 Total : 157

 

Course List

Major Required Courses (31 courses, 120 units)

Units

 

Basic Life Sciences

 

NURS1105

Anatomy

3

NURS1115

Physiology

2

NURS1125

Pharmacology

3

NURS1135

Microbiology

2

NURS1145

Pathophysiology

2

 

Behavioural and Social Sciences

 

NURS1205

General Psychology

3

NURS2205

Sociology of Health

3

 

Nursing Studies

 

NURS1305

Fundamentals of Nursing I

4

NURS1315

Fundamentals of Nursing II Continuing Education Fund Reimbursable Programme / Course

3

NURS1328-9

Health Assessment

4

NURS2305

Health Education and Promotion

4

NURS2315

Holistic and Safe Care Continuing Education Fund Reimbursable Programme / Course

4

NURS2325

Nursing Care for Adult I Continuing Education Fund Reimbursable Programme / Course

4

NURS2335

Nursing Care for Adult II Continuing Education Fund Reimbursable Programme / Course

4

NURS2345

Overview of Chinese Medicinal Nursing

3

NURS3305

Child, Adolescent and Family Nursing

4

NURS3315

Community and Public Health Nursing Continuing Education Fund Reimbursable Programme / Course

4

NURS3325
Ethics and Legal Issues

3

NURS3335

Mental Health Nursing

4

NURS3338-9

Specialty Nursing

4

NURS3345
Obstetrics and Gynaecology Nursing

4

NURS4308-9

Gerontological and Advanced Nursing

4

NURS5305

Principles of Management & Leadership Skills

3

 

Clinical Nursing Practice

 

NURS1605

Clinical Practicum I

1

NURS2605

Clinical Practicum II

9

NURS3605

Clinical Practicum III

10

NURS4605

Clinical Practicum IV

9

NURS5605

Clinical Practicum V

4

 

Professional Nursing Development

 

NURS3405

Nursing Research

3

NURS4405

Honours Project I

3

NURS5405

Honours Project II

3

Elective Courses (Any 2 courses, total 6 units)

Units

EECE3600

Elementary Putonghua

3

GECR1302

Understanding Statistical Data

3

HDGS0302

Applied Putonghua

3

HDGS0305

Personal Growth and Development

3

HECE1010

Child Development: An Overview

3

NURS3505

Evidence Based Practice

3

NURS3525

Chinese Medicinal Nursing (Clinical) I 3

NURS3535

Chinese Medicinal Nursing (Clinical) II

3

NURS3545

Mobile Apps Development for Health Education and Promotion

3

NURS3555

Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Healthcare

3

University Core and General Education Courses (11courses, 31 units)

Units

 

University Core Requirements (5 courses, 13 units)

 

 

University English

6

 

University Chinese

3

 

Healthy Lifestyle*

2

 

Art of Persuasion

2

 

General Education Requirements (6 courses, 18 units)

 

 

Level 1 Foundational Courses (any one course from each category, total 9 units)

 

 

C1. History and Civilization*

3

 

C2. Values and the Meaning of Life*

3

 

C3. Quantitative Reasoning*

3

 

Level 2 Interdisciplinary Thematic Courses (2 courses, 6 units) 
(one IT related course from T1 theme plus any one course under any of the three themes)

 

 

T1. Science, Technology and Society*

3

 

T2. Sustainable Communities*

3

 

T3. Culture, Creativity and Innovation*

3

 

Level 3 GE Capstone (1 course, 3 units)

Units

 

Health for All - Advancing Health Equity for Vulnerable Populations

3

 

TOTAL:    157

This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. The mother course (Bachelor of Nursing (Honours)) of this module is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level 5).

 

* Different courses are available for students' selection under this category.

The medium of instruction for classroom teaching is English, except for those courses that are granted exemption. All practicum courses will be conducted in Cantonese in order to prepare students for working with Hong Kong residents, the majority in local health care settings.

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  • Counselling Support
  • Student Societies and Interest Clubs
Application Fee: HK$450 (non-refundable)
Tuition Fee: HK$49,830 per instalment (total ten instalments)

(Tuition fee is subject to revision with website announcement as the latest version.)

Scholarships to recognise students' outstanding achievements are bestowed on the selected recipients on the basis of academic merits or other criteria as set out by the School or donors.

 

Students can apply for Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students (FASP) and Non-means-tested Loan Scheme for Post-secondary Students (NLSPS) from the Student Finance Office (SFO) of the Working Family and Student Financial Assistance Agency.

 

Five selected courses offered by the Programme have been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund (CEF). Eligible students may apply for the Fund and receive subsidy with a ceiling of HK$25,000.

 

  1. Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE)

(i) Level 3 or above in both Chinese Language and English Language; and

(ii) Level 2 or above in Mathematics (compulsory part); and

       (iii) Attained in Citizenship and Social Development; and

(iv) Level 3 or above in two elective subjects*

 

* One of the elective subjects must be a Category A subject (excluding Extended Part of Mathematics (Module 1 or Module 2)). Extended Part of Mathematics (Module 1 or Module 2) and Category C subjects (Other Languages) at Grade C or above , or Applied Learning Courses (either Health Care Practice or Foundation in Chinese Medicine) with “Attained with Distinction (I) or above” can be recognised for fulfilment of the second elective requirement.
  The preferred Category A subjects are Biology and Science: Combined Science.

 

Or

 

  1. Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE) and Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE)

(i) HKALE
Grade E or above obtained in any two sittings:

・AS Use of English; and

・AS Chinese Language and Culture; and

・Either two AL subjects or one AL subject plus two AS subjects

and

(ii) HKCEE
Level 3/ Grade D or above in English Language (Syllabus B) AND Level 2 / Grade E or above in at least five subjects^ including Chinese Language in a single sitting (^The total grades of these five subjects are no less than 8 points.)

 

Or

 

  1. Other qualifications deemed acceptable by the School as equivalent to the General University Admission Requirements

 

Or

 

  1. Applicants aged 25 or above with acceptable qualifications to justify admission

 

 

All applicants should apply through the SCE Online Application System

Student Orientation  SEP 2024
Course Commencement  SEP 2024

 

Date

22 APRIL 2024

(MON)

25 MAY 2024

(SAT)

22 JUNE 2024

(SAT)

8 JULY 2024

(MON)

Time

9:00 – 10:30 am

9:00 – 10:30 am

9:00 – 10:30 am

9:00 – 10:30 am

Venue

Hybrid mode:

 

Room 709, 

Madam Chan Wu Wan Kwai School of Continuing Education Tower (SCET), HKBU

 

or

 

via Zoom

Hybrid mode:

 

Room 709, 

Madam Chan Wu Wan Kwai School of Continuing Education Tower (SCET), HKBU

 

or

 

via Zoom

Hybrid mode:

 

Room 709, 

Madam Chan Wu Wan Kwai School of Continuing Education Tower (SCET), HKBU

 

or

 

via Zoom

On-site only:

 

Room 709, 

Madam Chan Wu Wan Kwai School of Continuing Education Tower (SCET), HKBU

Online Registration

 

Click HERE

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Remarks:

If Typhoon Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above is hoisted or Black Rainstorm Signal is in force at or after 6:15 am on the day of information seminar, the scheduled seminar will be cancelled.

The School reserves the right to make changes as required.

 

 

HKBU Info Day on 7 October 2023 (Sat)

Programme Talk and Nursing Lab Tour

 

 

Click HERE for registration

 

 

  1. How long will it take to complete this programme?

    This Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) programme takes five years to complete (in full time mode).

  2. What is the programme delivery mode?

    This curriculum will be taught face-to-face with classes arranged during Monday to Saturday from 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It also includes annual clinical placement at various institutions for learning hands-on clinical practice, with clinical collaborating partners such as Hong Kong Baptist Hospital (private hospital setting) and the Hong Kong Hospital Authority (public hospital setting).

  3. When will the curriculum begin?

    Our curriculum starts annually at the beginning of September.

  4. How can I submit the enrolment application?

    This programme accepts application via online, by post, as well as submission in person.

  5. Is there any acknowledgement reply for application received?

    Applicants shall receive an acknowledgment email from the School.

  6. Will this programme accept applicants who have completed with other academic qualifications (such as overseas degree holder, Diploma Yi Jin, or sub-degree / associate degree / higher diploma programmes)?

    Applicants with other academic qualifications will be accepted in equivalence to meet one of the following accreditations:

    • HKDSE

      (i) Level 3 or above in both Chinese Language and English Language; and

      (ii) Level 2 or above in Mathematics (compulsory part); and

      (iii) Attained in Citizenship and Social Development; and

      (iv) Level 3 or above in two elective subjects*

       

      * One of the elective subjects must be a Category A subject (excluding Extended Part of Mathematics (Module 1 or Module 2)). Extended Part of Mathematics (Module 1 or Module 2) and Category C subjects (Other Languages) at Grade C or above, or Applied Learning Courses (either Health Care Practice or Foundation in Chinese Medicine) with “Attained with Distinction (I) or above” can be recognised for fulfilment of the second elective requirement.
        The preferred Category A subjects are Biology and Science: Combined Science.

      Or

    • (i) HKALE
      Grade E or above obtained in any two sittings:

      ・AS Use of English; and

      ・AS Chinese Language and Culture; and

      ・Either two AL subjects or one AL subject plus two AS subjects

      and

      (ii) HKCEE
      Level 3/ Grade D or above in English Language (Syllabus B) AND Level 2 / Grade E or above in at least five subjects^ including Chinese Language in a single sitting (^The total grades of these five subjects are no less than 8 points.)

  7. Is there any equivalent qualifications to replace the requirement for English Language, such as fulfillment in GCE, GCSE, IGCSE or TOEFL?
    Yes, by fulfilling ANY of the following examinations with a designated level or an “attained” grade is recognised by HKBU as comparable to Level 3 in English Language in HKDSE:
    • Obtained TOEFL at 550 or above scores (paper-based) or 79 or above scores (internet-based); or

    • Obtained IELTS Academic Level (overall) 6.0 or above; or

    • Obtained Grade C or above in GCE O-Level/GCSE/IGCSE English; or

    • Obtained Grade E or above in GCE AS-Level or AL-Level English; or

    • Obtained Grade E or above in AS Use of English in HKALE.

  8. Will there be any schedule for admission interview?
    Yes, the admission interviews are typically scheduled from March and July.
  9. How would I know if I will be arranged for an admission interview?
    You will receive an email invitation or a phone call to inform you about an admission interview for the programme.
  10. When will the programme announce for official acceptance?
    Notification of admission result will be announced by July through email. Please find the latest information by referring to this programme webpage.


The above information is for reference only. The School reserves the right to make alterations or to cancel any class/programme without prior notice.


Programmes offered by the School of Continuing Education (leading to HKBU awards or SCE awards, or collaborative programmes) are conducted at various teaching venues, including Kowloon Tong and Shek Mun (Shatin) Campuses and Learning Centres in Tsimshatsui, Kowloon East, and Wan Chai. These venues are well-equipped to support students’ studies. While most of the classes are held at either the Kowloon Tong Campus or the Shek Mun Campus, depending on the School’s development, students may be assigned to take classes at other venues during their study period.