Program Overview
The Advanced Practice (District Nursing) at King's College London is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 36 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Advanced Practice (District Nursing) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Advanced Practice (District Nursing) programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Measurement and Evaluation for Healthcare Practice
- Evidence Based Decision Making in Healthcare
- District Nursing Skills Compendium
- Prescribing for Nurses & Midwives
- Dissertation
- Dissertation Module
- Evidence-based Decision Making In Healthcare
- Measurement and Evaluation For Healthcare Practice
- Issues in the Conduct of Healthcare Research
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
The normal entry requirement for graduate study is a Bachelor\'s degree with minimum 2:1 honours (or overseas equivalent).
Applicants with other backgrounds or qualifications, including those without a first degree, can be considered. If you do not meet the normal entry requirements or you have only the minimum academic standard you should pay particular attention in preparing your supporting statement and CV to ensure that you draw attention to evidence of potential success at graduate level. This might include publications, preparation of substantial reports or active participation in service development initiatives or funded research.
Applicants wishing to enrol on this pathway must have secured sponsorship from a primary care provider in an appropriate district nursing setting for the duration of the programme.
Applicants must have a minimum three years\xc2\x92 clinical experience as a registered nurse (adult).
Application procedure
- Applications for District Nursing sponsorship will be made through NHS Jobs. A link to the application form will be posted here as soon as it is available.
- If you wish to apply to study at King\'s, and you are a registered nurse (level 1) with a first degree at 2: 1 or above, you also need to complete the application form.
- Your KCL application is made in addition to the application for Trust sponsorship through NHS Jobs. You may complete the KCL application form at any time but you can only obtain a place on the programme of study if you have obtained sponsorship from a Trust.
Personal statement and supporting information
- Indicate the pathway/options you are interested in studying. Give details of any King\'s College modules that you have already studied which you wish to incorporate into the programme (including module name and course code, date completed, grade and credits gained). Identify any modules that you wish to be considered through the Accredited Prior Learning process.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2031-03-18
About King's College London
King's College London
London, England
King's College London is a public research university in London, England. King's was established by royal charter in 1829 under the patronage of King George IV and the Duke of Wellington. In 1836,...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 36 months