The opportunity for qualified nurses to acquire greater understanding, knowledge and skills to deliver, develop and critically analyse healthcare practice in the heart of London. For experienced and newly qualified registered nurses and overseas nurses without a UK registration.
KEY BENEFITS
- Partnerships with world-class teaching hospitals.
- Links with industry, health services and policy makers.
- Excellent employability; our graduates are highly sought after nationally and internationally.
- Renowned for the quality of our research work.
- World-class academics and gifted students from all walks of life.
- Approachable, available and supportive staff
UCAS code
Apply direct to King's College London
Programme type
Single honours
Duration
One year
Location
Waterloo Campus
Year of entry 2014
Offered by
Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery
Closing date
Please refer to the
UCAS website for application deadline dates, or contact the relevant Admissions Office for further advice
Fees & funding
For information on fees and funding for undergraduate programmes at King's go to
http://www.kcl.ac.uk/ug/funding/ CONTACTS
Address
Florence Nightingale School of Nursing & Midwifery
King's College London
James Clerk Maxwell Building
Waterloo Campus
57 Waterloo Road
London SE1 8WA
Email
Tel
0207 848 3571/3024/3233/3705
Fax
020 7848 3680
PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION
The continued development of nursing as a profession demanding skilled, knowledgeable and research competent practitioners. This programme offers qualified nurses the opportunity to acquire greater understanding, knowledge and skills to deliver, develop and critically analyse healthcare practice. The programme can be taken by experienced and newly qualified registered nurses in all branches (Adult, Child, Mental Health and Learning Disability) as well as by overseas nurses without a registration in the UK.
ABOUT THE Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery
CAREERS
As the number one school of nursing and midwifery in London, we enjoy an excellent reputation producing outstanding clinicians and world leaders in specialist areas. Students who qualify from our programmes gain professional registration as a nurse or midwife respectively from the Nursing and Midwifery Council. With excellent employability from our programmes, many of our qualifying nurses gain employment in prominent London NHS Trusts, while others choose to work elsewhere in the UK and abroad. There is a varied choice of career destinations from hospitals to community/primary care, research to teaching, management to media. Whatever the chosen pathway, students will be well prepared to meet the challenges of a modern career in nursing and the complexities of tomorrow's healthcare. Midwives who graduate from King's are actively recruited by both national and international employers. Many are involved in innovative practices and others work as independent midwives. Many return for further graduate study in midwifery or women's health.
TEACHING STYLE
A comprehensive range of teaching and learning methods are used, each tailored to the particular area of study being undertaken, with simulation playing an increasingly significant role in clinical education. Formal lectures account for only a small proportion of the curriculum. As a School we aim to acknowledge the individuality of our students. Student-centred learning is pivotal to our philosophy and the teaching methods employed encourage and support self development and awareness through reflection on experience. We utilise practitioners, researchers and lecturers to deliver high quality research-based teaching.
STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMMES & ASSESSMENT
The programmes include an equal balance of theoretical learning and clinical placement with our partner healthcare providers including leading NHS Trusts together with private and voluntary organisations. Programmes are full-time and during clinical practice students work a shift pattern similar to that of the qualified nurse/midwife. A variety of coursework, written and practical exams are used to assess students. Clinical practice is also assessed.
LOCATION
The School is located in the heart of London on the Waterloo Campus on the South Bank of the river Thames. Close links are maintained with the major teaching hospitals and NHS Trusts across London as well as private healthcare providers. Nursing and midwifery students have wide-ranging and unique opportunities to gain experience in some of the most prominent hospitals in London, alongside other areas where healthcare is delivered. This affords students the opportunity to rehearse a wide range of skills, while applying their theoretical learning to practice situations, enabling them to progress their knowledge and understanding of the discipline. For more information about our partners please visit
http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/partnersSPECIAL NOTES
Nurses and midwives are involved in caring for vulnerable members of society and there is a necessity for all nursing and midwifery students to have enhanced Criminal Records Bureau disclosures. Prior to commencing the programme you must also have occupational health clearance. Students are not required to pay tuition fees for programmes leading to registration as a nurse or midwife.
Students study on a full-time basis for 12 months. A range of teaching and learning strategies are used including classroom teaching, web based materials and one-to-one supervision.
YEAR 1
You will study the following modules: Evidence Based Practice, Research Methods, Dissertation in Healthcare, and 45 credits of optional modules to be agreed with the programme leader.
YEAR 1 CORE
Research Methods
Evidence Based Practice
Dissertation in Healthcare
YEAR 1 OPTIONS
Students take up to three optional modules of their choosing. Advice on selection is given by their programme leader on an individual basis.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Australia
Tertiary Entrance Ranking
Current nurse registration in the UK or home country required. A diploma in nursing awarded by a recognised acaemic institution with all components normally passed at the first attempt with a minimum of 50% (or equivalent). Please note that this programme is not open to students from outside the EEA unless you have resided in the UK for over three years.
Austria
Reifezeugnis (Matura)
Current nurse registration in the UK or home country required. A diploma in nursing awarded by a recognised acaemic institution with all components normally passed at the first attempt with a minimum of 50% (or equivalent). Please note that this programme is not open to students from outside the EEA unless you have resided in the UK for over three years.
Belgium
Certificat D
Current nurse registration in the UK or home country required. A diploma in nursing awarded by a recognised acaemic institution with all components normally passed at the first attempt with a minimum of 50% (or equivalent). Please note that this programme is not open to students from outside the EEA unless you have resided in the UK for over three years.
Brazil
No information found.
Bulgaria
School Leaving Certificate
Current nurse registration in the UK or home country required. A diploma in nursing awarded by a recognised acaemic institution with all components normally passed at the first attempt with a minimum of 50% (or equivalent). Please note that this programme is not open to students from outside the EEA unless you have resided in the UK for over three years.
Canada
Secondary School Certificate/Diploma
Current nurse registration in the UK or home country required. A diploma in nursing awarded by a recognised acaemic institution with all components normally passed at the first attempt with a minimum of 50% (or equivalent). Please note that this programme is not open to students from outside the EEA unless you have resided in the UK for over three years.
Chile
No information found.
China
Gao Kao (University Entrance Examination)
Current nurse registration in the UK or home country required. A diploma in nursing awarded by a recognised acaemic institution with all components normally passed at the first attempt with a minimum of 50% (or equivalent). Please note that this programme is not open to students from outside the EEA unless you have resided in the UK for over three years.
Cyprus
Apolytirion
Current nurse registration in the UK or home country required. A diploma in nursing awarded by a recognised acaemic institution with all components normally passed at the first attempt with a minimum of 50% (or equivalent). Please note that this programme is not open to students from outside the EEA unless you have resided in the UK for over three years.
Czech Republic
Maturita
Current nurse registration in the UK or home country required. A diploma in nursing awarded by a recognised acaemic institution with all components normally passed at the first attempt with a minimum of 50% (or equivalent). Please note that this programme is not open to students from outside the EEA unless you have resided in the UK for over three years.
Denmark
Studentereksamen or Hjere Forberedelseseksamen
Current nurse registration in the UK or home country required. A diploma in nursing awarded by a recognised acaemic institution with all components normally passed at the first attempt with a minimum of 50% (or equivalent). Please note that this programme is not open to students from outside the EEA unless you have resided in the UK for over three years.
Estonia
Gmnaasiumi lputunnistus (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
Current nurse registration in the UK or home country required. A diploma in nursing awarded by a recognised acaemic institution with all components normally passed at the first attempt with a minimum of 50% (or equivalent). Please note that this programme is not open to students from outside the EEA unless you have resided in the UK for over three years.
Finland
Ylioppilastutkinto/Studentexamen (National Matriculation)
Current nurse registration in the UK or home country required. A diploma in nursing awarded by a recognised acaemic institution with all components normally passed at the first attempt with a minimum of 50% (or equivalent). Please note that this programme is not open to students from outside the EEA unless you have resided in the UK for over three years.
France
Baccalaureat (including the option internationale baccalaureat)
Current nurse registration in the UK or home country required. A diploma in nursing awarded by a recognised acaemic institution with all components normally passed at the first attempt with a minimum of 50% (or equivalent). Please note that this programme is not open to students from outside the EEA unless you have resided in the UK for over three years.
Germany
Abitur
Current nurse registration in the UK or home country required. A diploma in nursing awarded by a recognised acaemic institution with all components normally passed at the first attempt with a minimum of 50% (or equivalent). Please note that this programme is not open to students from outside the EEA unless you have resided in the UK for over three years.
Ghana
No information found.
Greece
Apolytirion
Current nurse registration in the UK or home country required. A diploma in nursing awarded by a recognised acaemic institution with all components normally passed at the first attempt with a minimum of 50% (or equivalent). Please note that this programme is not open to students from outside the EEA unless you have resided in the UK for over three years.
Hong Kong
No information found.
Hungary
Erettsegi
Current nurse registration in the UK or home country required. A diploma in nursing awarded by a recognised acaemic institution with all components normally passed at the first attempt with a minimum of 50% (or equivalent). Please note that this programme is not open to students from outside the EEA unless you have resided in the UK for over three years.
India
School Leaving Certificate
Current nurse registration in the UK or home country required. A diploma in nursing awarded by a recognised acaemic institution with all components normally passed at the first attempt with a minimum of 50% (or equivalent). Please note that this programme is not open to students from outside the EEA unless you have resided in the UK for over three years.
Iran
School Leaving Certificate
Current nurse registration in the UK or home country required. A diploma in nursing awarded by a recognised acaemic institution with all components normally passed at the first attempt with a minimum of 50% (or equivalent). Please note that this programme is not open to students from outside the EEA unless you have resided in the UK for over three years.
Ireland
Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher level unless otherwise stated)
Current nurse registration in the UK or home country required. A diploma in nursing awarded by a recognised acaemic institution with all components normally passed at the first attempt with a minimum of 50% (or equivalent)
Italy
Esame di Stato
Current nurse registration in the UK or home country required. A diploma in nursing awarded by a recognised acaemic institution with all components normally passed at the first attempt with a minimum of 50% (or equivalent). Please note that this programme is not open to students from outside the EEA unless you have resided in the UK for over three years.
Japan
No information found.
Latvia
Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu (Certificate of General Secondary Education)
Current nurse registration in the UK or home country required. A diploma in nursing awarded by a recognised acaemic institution with all components normally passed at the first attempt with a minimum of 50% (or equivalent). Please note that this programme is not open to students from outside the EEA unless you have resided in the UK for over three years.
Lithuania
Brandos Atestatas (Maturity Certificate)
Current nurse registration in the UK or home country required. A diploma in nursing awarded by a recognised acaemic institution with all components normally passed at the first attempt with a minimum of 50% (or equivalent). Please note that this programme is not open to students from outside the EEA unless you have resided in the UK for over three years.
Luxembourg
Diplome de Fin D
Current nurse registration in the UK or home country required. A diploma in nursing awarded by a recognised acaemic institution with all components normally passed at the first attempt with a minimum of 50% (or equivalent). Please note that this programme is not open to students from outside the EEA unless you have resided in the UK for over three years.
Malta
Matriculation Certificate - Advanced level
Current nurse registration in the UK or home country required. A diploma in nursing awarded by a recognised acaemic institution with all components normally passed at the first attempt with a minimum of 50% (or equivalent). Please note that this programme is not open to students from outside the EEA unless you have resided in the UK for over three years.
Mexico
No information found.
Moldova
School Leaving Certificate
Current nurse registration in the UK or home country required. A diploma in nursing awarded by a recognised acaemic institution with all components normally passed at the first attempt with a minimum of 50% (or equivalent). Please note that this programme is not open to students from outside the EEA unless you have resided in the UK for over three years.
Netherlands
Diploma Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO)
Current nurse registration in the UK or home country required. A diploma in nursing awarded by a recognised acaemic institution with all components normally passed at the first attempt with a minimum of 50% (or equivalent). Please note that this programme is not open to students from outside the EEA unless you have resided in the UK for over three years.
New Zealand
National Certificate of Educational Achievement Level 3 (NCEA)
Current nurse registration in the UK or home country required. A diploma in nursing awarded by a recognised acaemic institution with all components normally passed at the first attempt with a minimum of 50% (or equivalent). Please note that this programme is not open to students from outside the EEA unless you have resided in the UK for over three years.
Nigeria
School Leaving Certificate
Current nurse registration in the UK or home country required. A diploma in nursing awarded by a recognised acaemic institution with all components normally passed at the first attempt with a minimum of 50% (or equivalent). Please note that this programme is not open to students from outside the EEA unless you have resided in the UK for over three years.
Norway
Vitnemal-videregaende opplaering (Upper Secondary Leaving Certificate)
Current nurse registration in the UK or home country required. A diploma in nursing awarded by a recognised acaemic institution with all components normally passed at the first attempt with a minimum of 50% (or equivalent). Please note that this programme is not open to students from outside the EEA unless you have resided in the UK for over three years.
Pakistan
High School Certificate (HSSC)
Current nurse registration in the UK or home country required. A diploma in nursing awarded by a recognised acaemic institution with all components normally passed at the first attempt with a minimum of 50% (or equivalent). Please note that this programme is not open to students from outside the EEA unless you have resided in the UK for over three years.
Poland
Matura
Current nurse registration in the UK or home country required. A diploma in nursing awarded by a recognised acaemic institution with all components normally passed at the first attempt with a minimum of 50% (or equivalent). Please note that this programme is not open to students from outside the EEA unless you have resided in the UK for over three years.
Portugal
Diploma de Ensino Secundário
Current nurse registration in the UK or home country required. A diploma in nursing awarded by a recognised acaemic institution with all components normally passed at the first attempt with a minimum of 50% (or equivalent). Please note that this programme is not open to students from outside the EEA unless you have resided in the UK for over three years.
Romania
School Leaving Certificate
Current nurse registration in the UK or home country required. A diploma in nursing awarded by a recognised acaemic institution with all components normally passed at the first attempt with a minimum of 50% (or equivalent). Please note that this programme is not open to students from outside the EEA unless you have resided in the UK for over three years.
Russia
Attest o (Polnom) Srednem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education)
Current nurse registration in the UK or home country required. A diploma in nursing awarded by a recognised acaemic institution with all components normally passed at the first attempt with a minimum of 50% (or equivalent). Please note that this programme is not open to students from outside the EEA unless you have resided in the UK for over three years.
Saudi Arabia
School Leaving Certificate
Current nurse registration in the UK or home country required. A diploma in nursing awarded by a recognised acaemic institution with all components normally passed at the first attempt with a minimum of 50% (or equivalent). Please note that this programme is not open to students from outside the EEA unless you have resided in the UK for over three years.
Slovakia
Vysvedcenie Maturitnej Skuska/Maturita
Current nurse registration in the UK or home country required. A diploma in nursing awarded by a recognised acaemic institution with all components normally passed at the first attempt with a minimum of 50% (or equivalent). Please note that this programme is not open to students from outside the EEA unless you have resided in the UK for over three years.
Slovenia
Maturitetno Spricevalo (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
Current nurse registration in the UK or home country required. A diploma in nursing awarded by a recognised acaemic institution with all components normally passed at the first attempt with a minimum of 50% (or equivalent). Please note that this programme is not open to students from outside the EEA unless you have resided in the UK for over three years.
South Africa
No information found.
Spain
Titulo de Bachiller
Current nurse registration in the UK or home country required. A diploma in nursing awarded by a recognised acaemic institution with all components normally passed at the first attempt with a minimum of 50% (or equivalent). Please note that this programme is not open to students from outside the EEA unless you have resided in the UK for over three years.
Sweden
Fullständigt Slutbetyg (School Leaving Certificate)
Current nurse registration in the UK or home country required. A diploma in nursing awarded by a recognised acaemic institution with all components normally passed at the first attempt with a minimum of 50% (or equivalent). Please note that this programme is not open to students from outside the EEA unless you have resided in the UK for over three years.
Switzerland
Federal Maturity Certificate
Current nurse registration in the UK or home country required. A diploma in nursing awarded by a recognised acaemic institution with all components normally passed at the first attempt with a minimum of 50% (or equivalent). Please note that this programme is not open to students from outside the EEA unless you have resided in the UK for over three years.
Turkey
Lise Diplomasi (High School Diploma)
Current nurse registration in the UK or home country required. A diploma in nursing awarded by a recognised acaemic institution with all components normally passed at the first attempt with a minimum of 50% (or equivalent). Please note that this programme is not open to students from outside the EEA unless you have resided in the UK for over three years.
United Kingdom
A levels
A levels
Compulsory subjects
Current nurse registration in the UK or home country required. A diploma in nursing awarded by a recognised acaemic institution with all components normally passed at the first attempt with a minimum of 50% (or equivalent)
General Studies and Critical Thinking - College policy
Please note that AS/A level General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted by King's as one of your A or AS levels. However, if offered the grade achieved may be taken into account when considering whether or not to accept a candidate who has just fallen short of the conditions of their offer
Access to HE Diploma
Current nurse registration in the UK or home country required. A diploma in nursing awarded by a recognised acaemic institution with all components normally passed at the first attempt with a minimum of 50% (or equivalent)
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
DDM in a relevant subject (e.g. Health and Social Care). GCSE or equivalent requirements must also be met.
Scottish Highers & Advanced Highers
Current nurse registration in the UK or home country required. A diploma in nursing awarded by a recognised acaemic institution with all components normally passed at the first attempt with a minimum of 50% (or equivalent)
International Baccalaureate
Current nurse registration in the UK or home country required. A diploma in nursing awarded by a recognised acaemic institution with all components normally passed at the first attempt with a minimum of 50% (or equivalent)
European Baccalaureate
Current nurse registration in the UK or home country required. A diploma in nursing awarded by a recognised acaemic institution with all components normally passed at the first attempt with a minimum of 50% (or equivalent)
USA
Advanced Placement Tests and/or SAT/ACT (SAT/ACT acceptable only where stipulated)
Current nurse registration in the UK or home country required. A diploma in nursing awarded by a recognised acaemic institution with all components normally passed at the first attempt with a minimum of 50% (or equivalent). Please note that this programme is not open to students from outside the EEA unless you have resided in the UK for over three years.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Aptitude testing
No test required
General statement
Applicants must be registered nurses with the NMC or an equivalent governing body for international applicants AND 120 credits at level 5 (or equivalent). IELTS 6.5 overall, minimum of 6.0 in all skills
If you are interested in coming to King’s, you should apply through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) and apply online via the UCAS website (click on 'apply'). If you are applying through a school or college, you will need to obtain a 'buzzword' from the centre you are applying through. Alternatively, you can apply as an individual, independent of a school or college. Please see the UCAS website for instructions. The UCAS institution code name for King’s is KCL, and the institution code is K60.
There are a few programmes which require direct application to King's, this will be stated above
All applications are processed through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). All shortlisted applicants are invited to attend a selection day (normally held between December and April) for an interview before offers are made. This provides an opportunity for applicants to meet our staff and students and get to know the university and campus.