Item | Details |
|---|---|
Programme: | Master of Nursing
[ALL SPECIALISATION]
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Date: | 12 May 2026 (Tue) |
Time: | 5:30pm |
Registration: | https://hkmu.zoom.us/meeting/register/VwLf28ACSQ6-gmNXZlOoIA |
The programme is founded on the philosophy that life and death are interconnected, and that quality of life should be preserved and valued even in the face of life-limiting illness. Palliative care focuses on enhancing quality of life for individuals with serious or life-limiting illnesses, addressing their physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs alongside those of their families.
This programme equips healthcare professionals with advanced skills to deliver holistic, person-centred care that alleviates suffering and supports meaningful living. Through a blend of theory, clinical practice, and reflective learning, students will develop expertise in symptom management, therapeutic communication, ethical decision-making, and interdisciplinary teamwork.
Guided by the values of empathy and humanity, graduates of this programme will be prepared to lead, inspire, and advocate for excellence in palliative care—bringing hope, comfort, and dignity to those at the most vulnerable stages of life.
Upon successfully completing the programme, students should be able to:
Additional requirement for Pathway 1 applicants:
Possess a Post-registration Certificate Course qualification in Palliative Care Nursing, awarded by the Institute of Advanced Nursing Studies, Hospital Authority.
| Course Title | Credit-units | |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | *NURS 8622NEF Future Challenges and Contemporary Issues in Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURS 8623NEF Contemporary Health Services Management | 3 | |
| NURS 8614NEF Research Methodology | 3 | |
| Specialty Courses | *NURS 8612NEF Contemporary Issues in Palliative Care | 3 |
| *NURS 8613NEF Integrative Symptom Management in Palliative Care | 3 | |
| *NURS 8615NEF Discourse on Life | 3 | |
| *NURS 8616NEF Therapeutic Communication in Palliative Care | 3 | |
| *NURS 8617NEF Mindfulness | 3 | |
| Practicum | NURS 8620NEF Clinical Practicum | 6 |
| Award | Master of Nursing (with specialisation in Palliative Care) [30 credit-units] | |
| Remark: Students enrolled in Master of Nursing with a specialisation may opt for Postgraduate Diploma Early Exit Award if they have successfully completed the specified 18 credit-units of courses (courses with * in the above table). | ||
| Course Title | Credit-units | |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | *NURS 8622NEF Future Challenges and Contemporary Issues in Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURS 8623NEF Contemporary Health Services Management | 3 | |
| NURS 8614NEF Research Methodology | 3 | |
| Specialty Courses | *NURS 8615NEF Discourse on Life | 3 |
| *NURS 8616NEF Therapeutic Communication in Palliative Care | 3 | |
| *NURS 8617NEF Mindfulness | 3 | |
| Practicum | NURS 8620NEF Clinical Practicum | 6 |
| Award | Master of Nursing (with specialisation in Palliative Care) [24 credit-units] | |
| Remark: Students enrolled in Master of Nursing with a specialisation may opt for Postgraduate Diploma Early Exit Award if they have successfully completed the specified 12 credit-units of courses (courses with * in the above table). | ||
*Completion of this programme would not lead to eligibility of registering as Registered Nurse (RN) with the Nursing Council of Hong Kong
