General Programme Information

Title of the Programme: Professional Diploma in Nursing
Mode of Attendance: Full time
Duration: 3.5 years
Final Award: Professional Diploma in Nursing
Student Intake: 100
Medium of Instruction: English, supplemented with Chinese (unless stated otherwise)
Qualifications Framework: QF Level 5
QR Registration No.: 21/000118/L5
Registration Validity Period: 01/09/2021 to 31/08/2026

Programme Aims

The Programme aims to prepare students to be competent, caring and professional nurses who will be able to:

  1. understand the holistic nature of health and people-oriented healthcare services;
  2. apply the principles of nursing and caring in a variety of health care settings;
  3. demonstrate competency and proficiency in performing client care management in primary, secondary and tertiary levels;
  4. apply for registration as a Registered Nurse (General) under the Nursing Council of Hong Kong (NCHK).