# Research Postgraduate

**Source**: https://nursing.hku.hk/education/doctor-of-philosophy-programme
**Parent**: https://nursing.hku.hk/education/bachelor-of-nursing-direct-admissions-scheme-for-senior-year-place-das

## Doctor of Philosophy Programme

**Programme Overview**
:   The research programme is designed to prepare nurse scholars to advance the art, science and practice of the discipline. Through research, candidates contribute to the body of knowledge in nursing.

[Programme Structure and Overview](/education/doctor-of-philosophy-programme#)

The University offers 3-year and 4-year PhD programmes. Applicants who have a good Bachelor’s degree with honours and/or a taught Master’s degree will be considered for admission to a 4-year PhD programme, whereas those who already hold a research Master’s degree (e.g. MPhil) will only be considered for admission to a 3-year PhD programme.

PhD programmes are offered in full-time and part-time modes and the periods of study are as follows:

| Degree | | Normative Study Period | Probationary Period |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 3-year PhD | Full-time | 36 months | 12 months |
| Part-time | 54 months | 18 months |
| 4-year PhD | Full-time | 48 months | 18 months |
| Part-time | 72 months | 24 months |

Please refer to the [Graduate School](https://gradsch.hku.hk/prospective_students/programmes/doctor_of_philosophy) for details of the PhD programme.

To be eligible for the award of the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), a candidate shall:

1. satisfactorily complete coursework, where prescribed;
2. present a successful thesis representing the result of the candidate's research which should be an original contribution to knowledge and worthy of publication; and
3. satisfy the examiners in an oral examination (and any other examination if required) in matters relevant to the subject of the thesis.

[Admission Requirements](/education/doctor-of-philosophy-programme#)

To be eligible for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy Programme, candidates shall: \
  1.  comply with the General Regulations;\
  2.  hold a Bachelor's degree with honours and a research Master's degree or another\
       qualification of equivalent standard from this University or from another university or\
       comparable institution accepted for this purpose; \
  3.  hold any additional qualifications as may be required by the Faculty concerned, and \
  4.  satisfy the examiners in a qualifying examination if required.

[Online Application\
for Admission](https://gradsch.hku.hk/prospective_students/application/how_to_apply)\

[Funding, Scholarship and Fees](/education/doctor-of-philosophy-programme#)

- Hong Kong PhD Fellowships
- University Postgraduate Fellowships (UPF)
- Postgraduate Scholarship (PGS)
- Scholarships and Conference / Travel Support

Please refer to the [Graduate School](https://gradsch.hku.hk/prospective_students/fees_scholarships_and_financial_support/fees) for the details.

[Admission & Enquiries](/education/doctor-of-philosophy-programme#)

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| School of Nursing  5/F, HKUMed Academic Building  3 Sassoon Road, Pokfulam  Hong Kong | Contact Information  Tel:       3917 9809  Fax:      2872 6079  Email:  [nsro@hku.hk](mailto:nsro@hku.hk) |

\*This information has been translated into Chinese. If there is any inconsistency or ambiguity between the English version and the Chinese version, the English version shall prevail.