
Please note the course details apply to 2025 entry. Details for 2026 entry for our postgraduate courses will be published from mid-October 2025.
Please note the course details apply to 2025 entry. Details for 2026 entry for our postgraduate courses will be published from mid-October 2025.
The Advanced Clinical Practice programme is designed to support healthcare professionals who wish to develop the knowledge, skills and experience to deliver autonomous, complex decision-making in practice. The programme is accredited by the NHS England Centre for Advancing Practice, and is mapped to the NHS multi-professional framework for advanced practice in England (2017). The programme builds on experienced practitioners’ existing knowledge and skills to develop capability in advanced patient assessment, diagnostic reasoning, leadership, education and research through a bespoke selection of optional modules that suit your professional development within your clinical specialism. Practice-based learning and assessment under the supervision of an experienced advanced level practitioner will support your development of competence in core capabilities and specialist practice. On completion of the full masters programme, eligible students will be able to apply for an Advanced Digital Badge from NHSE.
“The ACP course is an excellent program because it harnesses your experience, formalises it and make it recognisable at cooperate and practice level. ”
This course is suitable for applicants from any registered healthcare discipline, such as nurses, midwives, physiotherapists, pharmacists, paramedics and other allied healthcare professionals currently employed in clinical practice. Applicants are normally expected to be: • Registered with a professional regulatory body, such as the NMC, HCPC, GPhC or equivalent. • Experienced practitioners for at least 2 years post-qualification • Currently employed in a role that will enable them to develop their professional practice to an advanced level. • Be supported in their workplace with appropriate supervision for developing advanced level practice for the duration of the programme. Please note that there are a limited number of spaces available on each optional module. You will have the opportunity to discuss your choices with your personal tutor or at the interview.
Waterloo campus is home of the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery and facilities for other faculties
The Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, and the Institute of Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience are based at the riverside Guy's Campus, next to the Shard.
Located near Waterloo Campus and home of continuing medical and dental teaching, as well as a museum dedicated to Florence Nightingale.
Located on the north bank of the River Thames, the Strand Campus houses King's College London's arts and sciences faculties.
Home to the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience.
Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught and may vary depending on the modules you study.
King's College London and Affiliates
King's is regulated by the Office for Students
The course has been successfully accredited by the National Health Service England (NHSE) Centre for Advancing Practice as meeting the capabilities and standards set out in the HEE 2017 Multi-Professional Framework for Advanced Practice in England and NHSE’s Standards for Education and Training regarding generic advanced practice competencies and skills. Practitioners who graduate with an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice award can apply to the Centre for an ‘Advanced’ digital badge. Please note that use of a digital badge is not available for students who graduate with a Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma.
A minimum 2:1 undergraduate Bachelor’s (honours) degree
If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).
This course is suitable for applicants from any registered healthcare discipline, such as nurses, midwives, physiotherapists, pharmacists, paramedics, and other allied healthcare professionals currently employed in clinical practice.
Applicants must provide evidence in their applications of the following:
All applicants must also complete and upload a Clinical Supervision Agreement Form (see below).
In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.
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 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.
You must normally be working in a practice role, which involves regular patient/client contact. King's cannot arrange clinical placements. Applicants should be working in an appropriate care setting and/or post for the duration of the programme and have a minimum two years’ clinical experience as a qualified practitioner.
Other application evidence
You are asked to submit the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Personal statement |
Yes |
A personal statement is required which should clearly set out how you are currently working at or towards an advanced level of clinical practice in your current workplace. This can be entered directly into the online application form (maximum 4,000 characters). Give details of any King's College modules that you have already studied that 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 Recognition of Prior Learning process. |
Previous Academic Study |
Yes |
A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained. If you have already completed your degree, copies of your official degree certificate will also be required. Applicants with academic documents issued in a language other than English, will need to submit both the original and official translation of their documents. |
Professional experience |
Yes |
Details of your registration (including your personal identifying number) with a professional regulatory body, such as the NMC, HCPC, GPhC or equivalent. |
References |
Yes |
One employment reference from your current Line-Manager which confirms that: |
Yes |
All applicants must complete and upload a Clinical Supervision Agreement Form. |
Please note that applicants who are not working in the UK cannot be considered for this programme.
To study at King's, it is essential that you can communicate in English effectively in an academic environment. You are usually required to provide certification of your competence in English before starting your studies.
Nationals of majority English speaking countries (as defined by the UKVI) who have permanently resided in this country are not usually required to complete an additional English language test. This is also the case for applicants who have successfully completed an undergraduate degree (of at least three years duration), a postgraduate taught degree (of at least one year), or a PhD in a majority English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI) within five years of the course start date.
For information on our English language requirements and whether you need to complete an English language test, please see our English Language requirements page.
For those who are applying for HEE funding, as part of the pre-submission process, you are required to complete the ACP Readiness checklist with your employer. A completed copy of this will need to be submitted with your ACP application to KCL.
Applications must be made online using King’s online application portal apply.kcl.ac.uk
Read our FAQ's: www.kcl.ac.uk/nmpc/assets/frequently-asked-questions-for-the-advanced-clinical-practice-programme.pdf
Please see under "Programme Specific Requirements" above.
You will spend approximately 25% of your time (approximately 150 hours per year) in scheduled learning and teaching activities, which comprise a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, project supervision and workshops. You will also spend approximately 75% of your time (approximately 450 hours per year) undertaking independent study, such as preparing for scheduled sessions, follow-up work, wider reading, and completion of assessment task or revision. This will vary according to the teaching schedule of the optional modules chosen.
We will use a delivery method that will ensure students have a rich, exciting experience from the start. Face to face teaching will be complemented and supported with innovative technology so that students also experience elements of digital learning and assessment.
Your performance will be assessed through a combination of coursework and examinations including written assignments, presentations and OSCEs (objective structured clinical examination) as well as practice-based assessments. MSc students are also required to complete a dissertation on a practice-based quality improvement project.
All students will also have to complete a clinical competency assessment document based on the NHS England 2017 ACP National Framework.
The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they may change if the course modules change.
The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they are subject to change.
If you are an MSc student, you will take a total of 180 credits. Students will normally take 60 credits in each year of the course. Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work. If you are a PG Dip student, you will take a total of 120 credits. If you are a MSc student you are required to take: Quality Improvement Dissertation (60 credits).
Year 3 (MSc students only)
In addition, PG Dip and MSc students take further 90 credits, from a range of optional modules below. King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.
A range of other options are also available in our Short Courses catalogue. Please check these to determine the study mode and location. https://www.kcl.ac.uk/short-courses/nursing-5
King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.
Please note that modules with a practical component will be capped due to educational requirements, which may mean that we cannot guarantee a place to all students who elect to study this module.
This programme prepares you to work as an Advanced Practitioner at an advanced level of practice within your profession.
Part time: £5,650 per year (PGCert, 1 year, PG Dip 2 years, MSc 3 years)
Part time: £5,650 per year (PG Cert 1 year, PG Dip 2 years, MSc 3 years)
These tuition fees may be subject to additional increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King’s terms and conditions. For those who are applying for HEE funding, as part of the pre-submission process, you are required to complete the ACP Readiness checklist with your employer. A completed copy of this will need to be submitted with your ACP application to KCL. Please note that if you are funded by Health Education England (HEE) for your course at King’s you are not liable for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) fees
September entry:
January entry:
Please visit our web pages on fees and funding for more information.
In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:
To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's please visit the Fees and Funding section.
This course is suitable for applicants from any registered healthcare discipline, such as nurses, midwives, physiotherapists, pharmacists, paramedics and other allied healthcare professionals currently employed in clinical practice. Applicants are normally expected to be: • Registered with a professional regulatory body, such as the NMC, HCPC, GPhC or equivalent. • Experienced practitioners for at least 2 years post-qualification • Currently employed in a role that will enable them to develop their professional practice to an advanced level. • Be supported in their workplace with appropriate supervision for developing advanced level practice for the duration of the programme. Please note that there are a limited number of spaces available on each optional module. You will have the opportunity to discuss your choices with your personal tutor or at the interview.
Waterloo campus is home of the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery and facilities for other faculties
The Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, and the Institute of Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience are based at the riverside Guy's Campus, next to the Shard.
Located near Waterloo Campus and home of continuing medical and dental teaching, as well as a museum dedicated to Florence Nightingale.
Located on the north bank of the River Thames, the Strand Campus houses King's College London's arts and sciences faculties.
Home to the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience.
Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught and may vary depending on the modules you study.
King's College London and Affiliates
King's is regulated by the Office for Students
The course has been successfully accredited by the National Health Service England (NHSE) Centre for Advancing Practice as meeting the capabilities and standards set out in the HEE 2017 Multi-Professional Framework for Advanced Practice in England and NHSE’s Standards for Education and Training regarding generic advanced practice competencies and skills. Practitioners who graduate with an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice award can apply to the Centre for an ‘Advanced’ digital badge. Please note that use of a digital badge is not available for students who graduate with a Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma.
A minimum 2:1 undergraduate Bachelor’s (honours) degree
If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).
This course is suitable for applicants from any registered healthcare discipline, such as nurses, midwives, physiotherapists, pharmacists, paramedics, and other allied healthcare professionals currently employed in clinical practice.
Applicants must provide evidence in their applications of the following:
All applicants must also complete and upload a Clinical Supervision Agreement Form (see below).
In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.
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 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.
You must normally be working in a practice role, which involves regular patient/client contact. King's cannot arrange clinical placements. Applicants should be working in an appropriate care setting and/or post for the duration of the programme and have a minimum two years’ clinical experience as a qualified practitioner.
Other application evidence
You are asked to submit the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Personal statement |
Yes |
A personal statement is required which should clearly set out how you are currently working at or towards an advanced level of clinical practice in your current workplace. This can be entered directly into the online application form (maximum 4,000 characters). Give details of any King's College modules that you have already studied that 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 Recognition of Prior Learning process. |
Previous Academic Study |
Yes |
A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained. If you have already completed your degree, copies of your official degree certificate will also be required. Applicants with academic documents issued in a language other than English, will need to submit both the original and official translation of their documents. |
Professional experience |
Yes |
Details of your registration (including your personal identifying number) with a professional regulatory body, such as the NMC, HCPC, GPhC or equivalent. |
References |
Yes |
One employment reference from your current Line-Manager which confirms that: |
Yes |
All applicants must complete and upload a Clinical Supervision Agreement Form. |
Please note that applicants who are not working in the UK cannot be considered for this programme.
To study at King's, it is essential that you can communicate in English effectively in an academic environment. You are usually required to provide certification of your competence in English before starting your studies.
Nationals of majority English speaking countries (as defined by the UKVI) who have permanently resided in this country are not usually required to complete an additional English language test. This is also the case for applicants who have successfully completed an undergraduate degree (of at least three years duration), a postgraduate taught degree (of at least one year), or a PhD in a majority English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI) within five years of the course start date.
For information on our English language requirements and whether you need to complete an English language test, please see our English Language requirements page.
For those who are applying for HEE funding, as part of the pre-submission process, you are required to complete the ACP Readiness checklist with your employer. A completed copy of this will need to be submitted with your ACP application to KCL.
Applications must be made online using King’s online application portal apply.kcl.ac.uk
Read our FAQ's: www.kcl.ac.uk/nmpc/assets/frequently-asked-questions-for-the-advanced-clinical-practice-programme.pdf
Please see under "Programme Specific Requirements" above.
You will spend approximately 25% of your time (approximately 150 hours per year) in scheduled learning and teaching activities, which comprise a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, project supervision and workshops. You will also spend approximately 75% of your time (approximately 450 hours per year) undertaking independent study, such as preparing for scheduled sessions, follow-up work, wider reading, and completion of assessment task or revision. This will vary according to the teaching schedule of the optional modules chosen.
We will use a delivery method that will ensure students have a rich, exciting experience from the start. Face to face teaching will be complemented and supported with innovative technology so that students also experience elements of digital learning and assessment.
Your performance will be assessed through a combination of coursework and examinations including written assignments, presentations and OSCEs (objective structured clinical examination) as well as practice-based assessments. MSc students are also required to complete a dissertation on a practice-based quality improvement project.
All students will also have to complete a clinical competency assessment document based on the NHS England 2017 ACP National Framework.
The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they may change if the course modules change.
The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they are subject to change.
If you are an MSc student, you will take a total of 180 credits. Students will normally take 60 credits in each year of the course. Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work. If you are a PG Dip student, you will take a total of 120 credits. If you are a MSc student you are required to take: Quality Improvement Dissertation (60 credits).
Year 3 (MSc students only)
In addition, PG Dip and MSc students take further 90 credits, from a range of optional modules below. King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.
A range of other options are also available in our Short Courses catalogue. Please check these to determine the study mode and location. https://www.kcl.ac.uk/short-courses/nursing-5
King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.
Please note that modules with a practical component will be capped due to educational requirements, which may mean that we cannot guarantee a place to all students who elect to study this module.
This programme prepares you to work as an Advanced Practitioner at an advanced level of practice within your profession.
Part time: £5,650 per year (PGCert, 1 year, PG Dip 2 years, MSc 3 years)
Part time: £5,650 per year (PG Cert 1 year, PG Dip 2 years, MSc 3 years)
These tuition fees may be subject to additional increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King’s terms and conditions. For those who are applying for HEE funding, as part of the pre-submission process, you are required to complete the ACP Readiness checklist with your employer. A completed copy of this will need to be submitted with your ACP application to KCL. Please note that if you are funded by Health Education England (HEE) for your course at King’s you are not liable for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) fees
September entry:
January entry:
Please visit our web pages on fees and funding for more information.
In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:
To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's please visit the Fees and Funding section.
We encourage you to apply as early as possible so that there is sufficient time for your application to be assessed. We may need to request further information from you during the application process.
January 2025 intake:
The final application deadlines for this programme are:
September 2025 intake:
We will open applications for September 2025 after January entry has closed.
Our first application deadline is on 9 March 2025 (23:59 UK time). The final application deadlines for this programme are:
January 2026 intake:
We will open applications for January 2026 after September entry has closed. The final application deadlines for this programme are:
For all intakes above:
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