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Postgraduate ProgrammeBachelor’s Degree Programmes
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Sub Degree ProgrammesDiploma Programme
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Certificate Programme
Administration Units
News & EventsHigher Diploma in
Nursing (SWD)
FAQ & Other Information
Frequently Asked QuestionsQ1: Is the programme subsidised by the government?A1: Yes, The HD(N)(SWD) programme is fully subsidised by Social Welfare Department (SWD). Each student will obtain full reimbursement of the tuition fees for the first normative 2-year study period of the programme upon satisfactory completion of the training and subsequent employment as an Enrolled Nurse (General) in the welfare sector for a continuous period of not less than three years.Q2: Will there be any supervision in all clinical practicums?A2: Yes. Students will receive close supervision throughout all clinical practicums. During the practicums, supervision will be provided by academic staff or experienced clinical mentors, enabling students to acquire hands-on skills and apply theoretical knowledge in real clinical environments, ensuring students gain practical insights and professional competence under expert supervision.Q3: Do I need to work shifts like other nurses in the hospitals?A3: Yes. According to the requirements of the Nursing Council of Hong Kong, students must complete no fewer than 1,600 hours of clinical and community practice over the two-year training period. This includes at least 100 hours of night duty. Students are expected to work on a rotating shift basis - am, pm, and night – according to the training arrangements.Q4: What are the career prospects after I have completed the Programme?A4:-
Graduates will be eligible to apply for the professional license of Enrolled Nurse (General), as recognized by the Nursing Council of Hong Kong.
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Upon successful graduation, graduates can be employed as Enrolled Nurse (General) in a variety of setting, including clinical units, community services, and residential care home care.
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Graduates of the Higher Diploma in Nursing Programme (SWD) programme are required to undertake employment as Enrolled Nurse (General) in the welfare sector for a continuous period of not less than three years following successful completion of the training.
Q5: After I have completed this Programme, is there any opportunities to further my studies?A5: After you have completed the HD(N) programme, you are required to undertake employment as an Enrolled Nurse (General) in the welfare sector for a continuous period of not less than three years. Upon fulfilling the terms of the Undertaking, you may consider pursuing your further study in the Bachelor of Health Science (Hons) in Nursing (senior year entry) for the RN license at our College. You may visit the details at our website https://www.twc.edu.hk/en/Programmes/bhsn or you may also consider similar programmes provided by other educational institutes locally or overseas.
PROGRAMMES+ Bachelor’s Degree Programmes- Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Early Childhood Education
- Bachelor of Health Information and Services Management (Honours)
- Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) in Nursing
- Bachelor of Management (Honours) in Social and Business Sustainability
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Gerontology
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biomedical Science
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Forensic Biomedical Science
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Medical Imaging
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Medical Laboratory Science
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Occupational Therapy
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physiotherapy
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Radiation Therapy
- Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) in Applied Psychology
King’s Park CampusMa Kam Chan Memorial Building,
31 Wylie Road, Homantin, Hong KongMongkok CampusCheung Kung Hai Memorial Building, 90A,
and Cheung Chin Lan Hong Building, 98,
Shantung Street, Mongkok, Hong KongKwai Hing Campus8/F, Tower 1 and
16/F, Tower 2,
Kowloon Commerce Centre,
51 Kwai Cheong Road,
Kwai Chung, Hong KongTsim Sha Tsui Campus136A, Nathan Road,
Kowloon, Hong KongGeneral Enquiries:Admission Enquiries:
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