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Postgraduate degree

Clinical Nursing MSc

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Qualified nurses provide, lead and coordinate care, and high-quality nursing care is key to the success of patient recovery. Having the right mix of knowledge and skills is therefore hugely important to ensure the people you care for have positive clinical outcomes. This course supports qualified nurses to develop their knowledge and skills so they are able to take their career in nursing to the next level. The course will support you in your path to become an expert clinical decision-maker, able to autonomously manage and lead healthcare practice. The course will provide you with the knowledge you need to ensure the care you provide is compassionate, evidence-based and person-centred. You’ll also learn about the use of digital strategies in healthcare, and be able to engage with institutional and wider cultures that promote patient safety and care.

Key benefits

  • A high-quality curriculum covering a wide range of content that allows you flexibility to tailor your development in ways that are relevant to your specific clinical needs
  • You will be studying at the #1 nursing faculty in the world (2025 QS World University Rankings).
  • Our courses are delivered by internationally renowned clinicians and academics with a strong focus on promoting evidence-based care and appreciation of translational research
  • The breadth of the course prepares graduates for a wide range of nursing career options, and aims to build confidence for those seeking to progress to senior healthcare roles

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Employability

This course attracts a far reaching international and national cohort of nurses. With its focus this course gives you an in-depth knowledge to progress your nursing career.

Completing this rigorous course will you give you a competitive edge in the job market. With its practical approach you can apply your expertise immediately to your work environment. You will also have opportunities to network with professionals in your area from all over the world.

Most of our graduates go on to work in specialised and autonomous roles in clinical practice and research, including work in a variety of clinical care settings in hospitals and the community. Other areas of employment include educational roles in clinical and university settings, as well as roles in governmental departments developing policy and legislative initiatives. Some graduates choose to go on to follow MPhil/PhD pathways.

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Employability

This course attracts a far reaching international and national cohort of nurses. With its focus this course gives you an in-depth knowledge to progress your nursing career.

Completing this rigorous course will you give you a competitive edge in the job market. With its practical approach you can apply your expertise immediately to your work environment. You will also have opportunities to network with professionals in your area from all over the world.

Most of our graduates go on to work in specialised and autonomous roles in clinical practice and research, including work in a variety of clinical care settings in hospitals and the community. Other areas of employment include educational roles in clinical and university settings, as well as roles in governmental departments developing policy and legislative initiatives. Some graduates choose to go on to follow MPhil/PhD pathways.

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 2025 (23:59 UK time).

The final application deadlines for this programme are:

  • Overseas (international) fee status: 25 July 2025 (23:59 UK time)
  • Home fee status: 25 August 2025 (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 2025 (23:59 UK time)
  • The final application deadline is on 25 August 2025 (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
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Contact the Programme Leader

For more information regarding our courses please contact us using the details below

eu.khan@kcl.ac.uk

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