Master of Nursing

Program Introduction

Duration of Study

The normal duration of this program is 2 years,and the maximum duration is 3 years.
Teaching Language

Chinese/English
Academic Field

Nursing
Course Introduction

This program is aimed to provide students with advanced theoretical knowledge, assessment skills, leadership development, and advanced clinical practice in nursing, as well as opportunities to critique and apply nursing theory and research as a scientific basis for nursing practice. The MN program spans from 2 to 3 years 1-year course work followed by a research project. The course work focuses on the acquisition of advanced knowledge in nursing theory, cultural competency, research, psychological care, bioethics, health policy, health assessment, pathophysiology, pharmacology and clinical practice.

Study Plan

I. Program Duration

The normal study period of Master of Nursing is 2 years. The maximum study period is 3 years. (Students admitted in or before academic year 2018/2019, please refer to the rules and regulations as stipulated in the intake academic year study plan).

II. Study Mode

Lectures

III. Medium of Instruction

Chinese or English

IV. Academic Field

Nursing

V. Course Structure

Table 1: Core courses (30 Credits)

Course Code	Course Title	Credits	Remarks
MHNZ01	Philosophy and Science of Nursing	3	All core courses must be completed during the first two semesters.
MHNZ02	Advanced Nursing Practice	3
MHNZ03	Research Methods for Health Care Professionals	3
MHNZ04	Pathophysiology	3
MHNZ05	Pharmacology and Therapeutics	3
MHNZ06	Advanced Health Assessment	3
MHNZ07	Health Education and Promotion	3
MHNZ08	Professional and Ethical Issues in Nursing Practice	3
MHNZ09	Health Policy	3
MHNZ10	Special Topics in Advanced Nursing	3

Table 2: Thesis (12 Credits)

Course Code	Course Title	Credits
MHNZ00	Thesis	12

VI. Study Time

The duration for taking all courses is 12 months and no less than 6 months of thesis writing, up to 12 months.
Classes will generally be scheduled at daytime (09:00 – 18:00) on Saturdays and Sundays.

Course Description

Compulsory Courses

MHNZ01　Philosophy and Science of Nursing　(3 credits)
The objective of this course is to examine the philosophy and science of nursing in health services in relation to the history and development of the nursing profession in the health care team. References to the professionalism and its socio-political determinants of nursing in different health care system will be through experience sharing among the candidates.

MHNZ02　Advanced Nursing Practice　(3 credits)
The course is focused on health assessment and the development of knowledge and skills necessary to provide evidence-based and therapeutic nursing assessment with the aim to develop a foundation for advanced nursing practice. Topics covered include a critique of health assessments models and tools, tools to assess the physical, physiological, socio-cultural aspects of client need and models and tools in family and community assessment. Students are required to apply advanced knowledge, critical thinking and principles of scientific investigation to substantiate practice in their clinical specialty.

MHNZ03　Research Methods for Health Care Professionals　(3 credits)
The course describes the role of quantitative and qualitative research methodology in the development of nursing knowledge with the focus on advanced nursing practice, evaluation of research designs, appraising the evidence in nursing research and ethical issues. Topics on research methodology include sampling methods, sampling size planning, data collection methods, measurement strategies, data analysis.

MHNZ04　Pathophysiology　(3 credits)
The course aims to enhance the understanding of aetiology and processes of diseases and clinical conditions managed in routine nursing practice. Commonly encountered acute and chronic infective and non-communicable conditions will be examined as examples.

MHNZ05　Pharmacology and Therapeutics　(3 credits)
This subject provides candidates the theoretical and scientific knowledge of drugs used in clinical practice.

MHNZ06　Advanced Health Assessment　(3 credits)
This course examines the rationales and tools of health assessment. Case studies are used to enhance the practical approach in nursing.

MHNZ07　Health Education and Promotion　(3 credits)
This course introduces the principles of health education and behavioral change for promoting individual and population health. It focuses on the actual planning, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion and behavioral intervention programs in different settings at the individual, small group, community, and societal levels, such as the workplace, schools, health care organizations, and the community. Students will examine different theoretical models for health promotion in terms of their different aims, methods, and means of evaluation. A major emphasis is to critically examine the influences of socioeconomic environment on health and health promotion. There will also be qualitative and quantitative techniques for needs assessment, identification of opportunities for and barriers to promoting health and wellness among individuals and population.

MHNZ08　Professional and Ethical Issues in Nursing Practice　(3 credits)
This subject discusses professionalism of nursing practice with emphasis on ethical issues. Case studies will be used to illustrate professional and ethical issues commonly encountered in nursing practice.

MHNZ09　Health Policy　(3 credits)
This course examines the various aspects health policy in its formulation, implementation and evaluation. Comparative review of health care systems in different societies and countries is discussed among candidates in the context of ongoing health care reforms.

MHNZ10　Special Topics in Advanced Nursing　(3 credits)
Special topics in relation to nursing will be discussed or studied by means of lectures, practices, seminars or tutorials with the aim to broaden or deepen the students’ knowledge in the nursing area.

Supervisors for the program of Master of Nursing:

https://fmd.must.edu.mo/page/id-15431.html?locale=en_US

Degree Requirements

1.Students are required to complete ten core courses from Table 1 during the first two semesters to gain 30 credits. 2.Students are required to complete an original research master’s thesis in no less than 20,000 words and pass the thesis oral defense. 3.After finishing each course, students will be assessed based on regulations established by the instructor and the Faculty.

Qualifications of Graduation

Upon approval from the Senate of the University, a Master’s Degree will be conferred on a student when he or she has: Completed and met the requirements prescribed in the study plan of his or her program within the specific study period, and achieved a cumulative GPA of 2.50* or above (excluding dissertation) Abided by the regulations of the University Cleared all fees and charges and returned all University’s property and equipment borrowed If students pass all courses required in Table 1 above with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above, but fail to submit or pass the final thesis oral defense during the specified period, he/she can only get a completion certificate. * Students, admitted before the academic year 2017/2018, please refer to the regulations of their admission year. Note: All curriculums and study plans are based on the newest announcement of the Boletim Oficial da Região Administrativa Especial de Macau. ※In case of any discrepancy, the Chinese version shall prevail.

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