Overview
Students develop abilities in clinical reasoning, critical thinking, problem-solving, therapeutic communication and the management of change in mental health nursing. They also learn how to work effectively, both independently and with other health care professionals, in providing quality mental health care in various settings from clinical psychiatric to community mental health services.
Career
Graduates of this Mental Health Nursing (Honours) from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University are eligible to become Registered Nurses (Psychiatric) in Hong Kong. They can find employment in the Hospital Authority, government departments and non-government organizations.
Graduates find employment opportunities in various mental health settings, such as major psychiatric hospitals in Hong Kong, the psychiatric units of general hospitals, and various rehabilitation sectors run by non-government organizations.
Graduates may also pursue further studies. They can continue to study in a Master of Science in Nursing and other postgraduate programmes offered by the School.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Public Health and Infection Control
- Neurobiological Basis in Mental Health
- Mental Health Nursing Therapeutics
- Mental Health Education and Promotion
- Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Medicine Nursing Health Sciences View 6 other Bachelors in Medicine in Hong Kong (SAR)What students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- ACT: Composite score of 24
- AP: Grade 3 in 2 AP subjects
- Redesigned SAT: Total score of 1190
- SAT: Combined score of 1650, with a sub-score of 8 in essay writing
- GCE A-level/International A-level: Passes in 3 AL subjects/2 AL and 2 AS subjects
- IB: A minimum score of 24 with at least grade 4 in 2 Higher Level subjects
Tuition Fee
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International
160000 HKD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 160000 HKD per year during 60 months. -
National
42100 HKD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 42100 HKD per year during 60 months.
Living costs for Hong Kong
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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