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Professional Diploma in Advanced Nursing Practice (PDANP)

The Award & Mode of Study

This is a 1-year part-time programme leading to the award of a Professional Diploma in Advanced Nursing Practice from The Chinese University of Hong Kong. 

Programme Description

The programme is designed to equip bachelor’s-prepared registered nurses with a solid foundation for advanced practice in specialty nursing or healthcare management. The emphasis is placed on the development of specialty knowledge and skills that are necessary to the provision of healthcare management or therapeutic nursing interventions at an advanced level.

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Study Stream (2023/24):
  • Management and Leadership
Programme Features​

Recognised
Specialty Qualifications

Align with the curriculum for specialty training programmes endorsed by the Hong Kong Academy of Nursing to provide essential theoretical and clinical training for membership into the respective colleges of the Academy

Pathway to
Academic Advancement

Offer graduates a fast track to pursue the Master or Doctor of Nursing programme at our School with possible unit exemptions

High-fidelity
Simulation Training

Offer students access to innovative high-fidelity simulation training with comprehensive real-case simulated scenarios developed by an inter-professional team of clinical experts

International
Exposure

Connect with invited experts from local and overseas to enrich students’ learning experiences and develop international perspectives to enhance the quality of care in their specialties

Programme Recognition

  • The programme is recognised by the respective College of the Hong Kong Academy of Nursing as quotable qualification.
  • The programme is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF).
    - QF Level: L6
    - QR Registration No.: 18/000237/L6
    - Registration Validity Period: Ongoing validity effective from 21/03/2018

Programme Structure

  • 1-year part-time programme (from September to June)
  • Classes are usually held on two weekday evenings or Saturdays in the CUHK campus

Admission Requirements & Timeline​
General Requirements​
  • Be a registered nurse with a valid practising certificate; and

  • Have a bachelor’s degree in nursing or related discipline; and

  • Have at least 2 years’ post-registration work experience in healthcare; and

  • Preferably currently practising in a specialty area related to the chosen study stream.

Tuition Fee​

HK$39,000 (For 2023-24 intake)

Application Fee

HK$300 (Non-refundable)

Application Timeline

1 October 2022 – 30 April 2023

Information Seminars (for 2023/24 admission)
Date Time Venue
22 October 2022 (Saturday)
10:30 -11:30 am
Webinar (The link for webinar will be sent to registrants through email)
26 November 2022 (Saturday)
10:30 -11:30 am
Webinar (The link for webinar will be sent to registrants through email)
7 January 2023 (Saturday)
10:30 -11:30 am
Webinar (The link for webinar will be sent to registrants through email)
18 February 2023 (Saturday)
10:30 -11:30 am
Webinar (The link for webinar will be sent to registrants through email)
11 March 2023 (Saturday)
10:30 -11:30 am
Webinar (The link for webinar will be sent to registrants through email)
15 April 2023 (Saturday)
10:30 -11:30 am
Webinar (The link for webinar will be sent to registrants through email)
Click to register for the seminars
Career Prospect​
Graduates of the programme are:
  • Able to advance nursing knowledge and skills in their respective specialty areas of practice;
  • Able to assume leadership and management roles in wards, hospitals or other healthcare settings;
  • Eligible to pursue postgraduate studies in nursing or other health-related disciplines; and
  • Eligible to apply for membership in the respective colleges of the Hong Kong Academy of Nursing, subject to the fulfillment of all other requirements.
Outstanding Alumni
Ms. Hang Yu NG
Advanced Practice Nurse, Department of Psychiatry, United Christian Hospital, Hong Kong
Mr. Lok Man LEUNG
General Manager (Nursing), Haven of Hope Hospital, Hong Kong
Ms. Yee Wa CHAN
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization & Intervention Centre, Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, Hong Kong
Ms. Isabella LEE
Former Nursing Manager, The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
See more >
Assessment & Graduation​

Students are assessed in every course through a combination of examination, assignment, presentation, case study report, project, coursework, and/or laboratory demonstration.​

For graduation, students are required to have an overall attendance of at least 80% and pass all the courses with an overall GPA not lower than 2.0.​

More Information & Enquiries​
More Information
  • Programme Application
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  • pdpanp@nur.cuhk.edu.hk
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