Program Overview
The Mental Health Nursing at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Mental Health Nursing programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Hong Kong and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 511 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 447 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Mental Health Nursing programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Advanced Medication Management
- Advanced Mental Health Assessment
- Occupational Safety in Mental Health Care
- Advanced Adult Psychiatric Nursing
- Care of Older People with Mental Health Problems
- Care of Older Persons with Cognitive Impairment
- Community Mental Health Nursing
- Skills in Cognitive Therapy
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Bachelor\'s degree in mental health nursing or\xc2\xa0nursing,\xc2\xa0or the\xc2\xa0equivalent;
AND - Professional qualification as a Registered Nurse (Psychiatric) currently practising in a\xc2\xa0specialty field;\xc2\xa0OR as a\xc2\xa0Registered Nurse (General) with at least 3 years of work experience in mental health care.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 511 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 447 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 511 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 447 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The Hong Kong Polytechnic University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Kowloon, Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is a public university in Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong. The university is one of the eight government-funded degree-granting tertiary institutions in Hong...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2017-08-18
- Start Date 2018-09-03
- Language English
- Duration 12 months