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Health and Life Sciences

Higher Diploma in General Nursing for Enrolled Nurse

Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma

Programme Code AS114218

Higher Diploma in General Nursing for Enrolled Nurse

Programme Edges

Promising Career Prospects

Suitable for students aiming to enter the nursing and healthcare sector.

Vibrant Learning Experiences

Can participate in interactive simulations training, case-based learning, nursing skills workshops or clinical placements.

Relevant Industrial Experience

Cultivate practical skills and professional nursing professionalism.

Promising Career Prospects

Suitable for students aiming to enter the nursing and healthcare sector.

Vibrant Learning Experiences

Can participate in interactive simulations training, case-based learning, nursing skills workshops or clinical placements.

Relevant Industrial Experience

Cultivate practical skills and professional nursing professionalism.

Basic Information

The programme aims to provide students with professional nursing knowledge in the key areas of fundamental knowledge, clinical skills, and the professional attitude required in the nursing profession, thereby preparing them for further studies and future careers in the nursing and healthcare industry.

The programme is designed with professional training and workplace experience to better prepare students for further studies and employment after graduation.

Mode of Study Full-time

Duration of Study 2 Years

Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)

IVE (Kwai Chung)

Study Places

IVE (Kwai Chung) - 30

Admission Score

N/A

Professional Recognition

The programme is recognised by The Nursing Council of Hong Kong, eligible graduates may apply for registration as Enrolled Nurse (General) with The Nursing Council of Hong Kong.

Remarks

The programme information is applicable to local applicants. For non-local applicants, please visit here.
Students may be required to attend classes on other VTC campuses. VTC reserves the right to cancel any programme, revise programme title, content or change the offering institute(s) / campus(es) / class venue(s) if circumstances so warrant.
The programme is newly offered in AY2026/27.

Entrance Requirements

HKDSE

Chinese Language 2

English Language 2

Mathematics* 2

Core/Elective Subject 2

VTC Diploma of Foundation Studies with successful completion of Foundation Mathematics III; OR
Diploma Yi Jin / Diploma of Applied Education with successful completion of Mathematics Plus; OR
Equivalent

Remarks

* Holders of HKDSE, should possess HKDSE Mathematics (Compulsory Part) / Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1 or Module 2) at Level 2 or above.

Holders of VTC Foundation Diploma (Level 3) / Diploma of Foundation Studies / Yi Jin Diploma / Diploma Yi Jin / Diploma of Applied Education without successful completion of the relevant optional / elective Mathematics module, should possess HKDSE Mathematics / Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1 or Module 2) at Level 2 or above.
Applicants can use HKDSE Applied Learning (ApL) subjects (except ApL Chinese) for admission purpose. An "Attained", "Attained with Distinction (I)" and "Attained with Distinction (II)" in an ApL subject (Category B subjects) are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2", "Level 3" and "Level 4" respectively for admission purpose.
One Other Language subject (Category C subjects) can be counted for admission purpose. For 2024 HKDSE and before, a "Grade D or E" and a "Grade C or above" in an HKDSE Other Languages subjects are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2" and "Level 3" respectively. From 2025 HKDSE onwards, Language Proficiency Level A2 or above in French / German / Spanish, N3 or above in Japanese and TOPIK II: Grade 3 or above in Korean are recognised as one of the five HKDSE subjects in fulfilling the general entrance requirement. Starting from 2026 HKDSE, a Grade E or above in Urdu language will also be recognised for the same purpose. For details, please click here.
An "Attained" in HKDSE Citizenship and Social Development is regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2" for admission purpose.
If one of the five HKDSE subjects is Citizenship and Social Development, the general entrance requirement would become "Attained" for Citizenship and Social Development and Level 2 or above in four other HKDSE subjects including Chinese Language and English Language. Besides, Level 2 or above in Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1 or Module 2) is also recognised as one of the five HKDSE subjects in fulfilling the general entrance requirement. If applicants have taken both Module 1 and Module 2, either one of the modules (with a higher level) will be counted for admission purpose.
This programme is only applicable to applicants with HKDSE Chinese Language qualifications.
This programme is NOT applicable to VTC Diploma in Vocational Education / Diploma of Vocational Education / Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate graduates.
Applicants are required to pass an interview.

Articulation / Employment

Articulation

Graduates may continue to study in local or overseas universities to obtain a degree.

Career Prospects

Graduates may be employed in hospitals, residential care homes, healthcare institutions, healthcare centre and organizations, etc.

Curriculum

Concepts of Health and Health Care
Basic Nursing Care
Clinical Pharmacology and Microbiology
Life Sciences
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
IT Essentials – Health and Life Sciences
Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction

Teamwork, Communication and Social Engagement
Clinical Nursing (I)
Introduction to Psychology and Sociology
Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
Clinical Practicum (I)

Professional Nursing Practice
Essential Nursing Care
Clinical Nursing (II)
Enrichment Module B

Enrichment Module A (Nutrition in Patient Care)
Quality Improvement and Health Informatics
Clinical Nursing (III)
Clinical Practicum (II)

Personal and Professional Attributes
Legal and Ethical Nursing Practice
Introduction to Specialty Nursing
Whole Person Development: Enhancing Competencies in the 21^st Century Workplace
Clinical Practicum (III)

Clinical Practicum (IV)

Tuition Fees

1st Year Tuition Fees and Clinical Training Fees (HK$)

$62,640

Remarks

The study duration of Higher Diploma programmes is normally 2 years. The tuition fee and clinical training fee are payable in two instalments each year. Each instalment is HK$31,320.
In addition to tuition fees and clinical training fees, students will be required to pay other fees, such as caution money and students’ union annual fees. Students of Higher Diploma programmes will be required to pay the study package fees for Chinese & Putonghua modules.
Some students may be required to study bridging modules or enhancement programmes to support their study; or to attend additional training, industrial attachments, public examinations for which separate fees will be charged.
Tuition fees and clinical training fees are subject to annual review. The tuition fee and clinical training fee levels for 2^nd Year will be reviewed subject to inflationary adjustments and other relevant factors.
The information listed above is only applicable to local students.