Master Nursing Program
Educational Goals
To respond to changes in the healthcare system and evolving workforce demands, the master’s program currently enrolls students in three tracks: Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Practitioner, and Government-Funded Family Nurse Practitioner. The program’s educational objectives are built upon the eight core competencies and foundational knowledge of basic nursing education, and further aim to cultivate advanced nursing professionals with a solid theoretical foundation, proficient nursing skills, professional autonomy, effectiveness, and independent clinical judgment.
Curriculum
The Master’s program prepares advanced nursing professionals to integrate theory, evidence, and practice in addressing complex patient care needs. Emphasizing critical thinking, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based practice, the program equips graduates with competencies in advanced clinical care, leadership, education, research, and ethical decision-making. Graduates are prepared to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and to contribute to improved healthcare outcomes across diverse clinical settings.
The three major areas of the curriculum include:
- Compulsory courses
- Elective courses
- Master thesis
Doctoral Nursing Program
Educational Goals
The doctoral program in nursing is designed to advance knowledge, research, and leadership in healthcare. Building on prior professional training, the program develops expertise in knowledge generation and translation, interdisciplinary research, innovative leadership, and global engagement. Graduates are prepared to lead and transform nursing practice, education, and healthcare systems through evidence-based innovation and collaborative approaches. With a strong emphasis on academic rigor and international perspectives, the program cultivates nurse scholars and leaders who contribute to improving health outcomes and advancing the nursing profession in a global context.
Curriculum
The overall curriculum design and development of the doctoral program is based on the core competencies of undergraduate program and master program to enhance the competencies of the doctoral candidates.