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Master of Science in Nursing
(Applicable to 2023/2024 intake and onwards)

Objectives

This programme aims to cultivate nursing professionals with global vision, virtue and talents. The programme particularly focuses on consolidating students' theoretical knowledge and research techniques in Nursing, developing their abilities in applying research output, enhancing their skills in clinical analysis and decision making, as well as their competence in leadership, management, teaching and clinical nursing practice.

Specialisation

Nursing Specialty (Applicable to Study Plan II)

Duration

2 years

Credit Requirements

30 credits

Medium

Chinese / English

Application Qualifications

Applicants of this programme shall hold a bachelor's degree in nursing or relevant majors; those who select study plan II of this programme shall also meet the following conditions:

  • Macao residents;
  • Nursing qualification certificate issued by authorised entities in Macao;
  • At least three years of clinical nursing work experience in local hospitals, community health centres, and/or community medical service organisations.

Career Prospects

Facing a wide range of opportunities in hospitals, community health centres, medical care services and educational institutions, graduates shall be competent in nursing management, clinical specialty, teaching and research, clinical supervision, and other related positions.

Study Plan I

Code Learning Modules Credits
NURS6139 Introduction to Advanced Nursing Practices 3
NURS6140 Advanced Health Assessment 3
NURS6141 Nursing Leadership and Management 3
NURS6142 Evidence-Based Nursing Practice 3
NURS6143 Research Methods and Ethics 3
NURS6144 Nursing Education 3
NURS6198 Project Report 9
Elective Modules (Students are required to take one elective module to obtain 3 credits):  3
NURS6117 Advanced Pathophysiology 3
NURS6118 Advanced Clinical Pharmacology 3
NURS6116 Advanced Health Education and Promotion 3
Total Credits 30

 

Study Plan II1

Code Learning Modules Credits
NURS6139 Introduction to Advanced Nursing Practices 3
NURS6140 Advanced Health Assessment 3
NURS6141 Nursing Leadership and Management 3
NURS6142 Evidence-Based Nursing Practice 3
NURS6198 Project Report2 9
Modules for Nursing Specialty (Students are required to take one of the followings to obtain 6 credits)3: 6
NURS6129 Emergency and Critical Care Nursing 6
NURS6130 Cancer Nursing 6
NURS6131 Rehabilitation Nursing 6
NURS6132 Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing 6
NURS6133 Psychological and Mental Care 6
NURS6134 Community Health Nursing 6
NURS6135 Infection Control Nursing 6
NURS6136 Pediatric and Neonatal Care 6
NURS6137 Geriatric Nursing 6
Elective Modules (Students are required to take one elective module to obtain 3 credits): 3
NURS6117 Advanced Pathophysiology 3
NURS6118 Advanced Clinical Pharmacology 3
NURS6116 Advanced Health Education and Promotion 3
Total Credits 30

 

Note:
  1. This course study plan II has been pre-approved as basic training for nurse specialist training by the Director of the Health Bureau in accordance with the provisions of Article 6, Paragraph 3 of Annex II "Nursing Specialty Training Regulations" of the Administrative Regulation No. 45/2021 "Implementation Rules for Medical and Nursing Specialty Training Procedures".
  2. Students are required to undertake a nine-week (total 360 hours) clinical practicum on selected nursing specialties.
  3. The modules for nursing specialty will be designated by cohort.

 

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