Teaching & modules
Modules
Courses are divided into modules, and students on this course take modules totalling 180 credits over two academic years.
Required modules
You are required to take:
Year 1
- Evidence and Research as the Basis of Care (30 credits)
- Patient Safety and Cultural Variance (30 credits)
- Healthcare Leadership (30 credits)
Year 2
- Enhancing Clinical Practice Dissertation (60 credits)
- Digital Health and Technology Solutions (30 credits)
Teaching methods - what to expect
Our teaching staff are all experts in their fields, many are active in research and/or are leading clinicians at some of London’s top hospitals.
We use a comprehensive range of teaching and learning methods, each tailored to the area of study. Our teaching methods support and encourage self-development and awareness through reflection on experience.
Core modules are delivered online, via the King’s College London Virtual Learning Environment, KEATS. You will study each module through a mix of lectures and seminars, and will undertake reading and complete learning activities online in your own time, guided by one of our expert staff.
A typical academic workload will vary by module, but the following table gives you an indication for a 30-credit module:
| Scheduled learning and teaching activities |
Guided independent study | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 45 hours of teaching over 12 weeks, split between: 3 hours of lectures per week 6 hours of seminars every two weeks |
255 hours of self-directed activities, split over 12 weeks including: e-learning activities, reading, reflection, assignment writing |
300 hours |
Location
The course will be delivered in a blended mode, with a combination of online teaching and e-learning activities, supplemented by face-to-face teaching in Hong Kong for some modules. Applicants based in Hong Kong will study alongside UK and other international nurses enrolled on the course.
Assessment
- Coursework
- Written/practical examinations
Your performance will be assessed through a combination of coursework and written/practical examinations. Forms of assessment may typically include written assignments such as essays and case studies, and examinations such as multiple-choice or essay questions. You will also complete the Enhancing Clinical Practice Dissertation module, which is assessed by a dissertation project. This is a substantial piece of work relevant to your field of practice, which will allow you to draw together key themes of learning developed through the course. Project options include: a critical evaluation of a practice orientated case study, the development of a patient/client-led framework for recording of illness/recovery experiences, or the development of a patient/client/other information pack.
Application closing date guidance
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.
This programme is offered in person or via distance learning:
In person
Our first application deadline is on 9 March 2026 (23:59 UK time).
The final application deadlines for this programme are:
- Overseas (international) fee status: 25 July 2026 (23:59 UK time)
- Home fee status: 25 August 2026 (23:59 UK time)
After the first application deadline in March:
- if the programme is not yet full, we will continue to accept applications until all available places are filled up to the final application deadlines above
- if the programme becomes full before the final application deadlines stated above, we will close the programme to further applications
Distance Learning
Our first application deadline is on 9 March 2026 (23:59 UK time)
The final application deadline is on 25 August 2026 (23:59 UK time)
After the first application deadline in March:
- if the programme is not yet full, we will continue to accept applications until all available places are filled up to the final application deadlines above
- if the programme becomes full before the final application deadlines stated above, we will close the programme to further applications
Key Information
Course type:
Single honours
Delivery mode:
Blended
Study mode:
Part time
Duration:
2 year part-time distance learning programme only
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2026