Teaching & modules
Modules
Courses are divided into modules. Students are able to study the programme in three modes: full-time (180 credits in 1 year), part-time (90 credits per year over 2 years), or part-time (60 credits per year over 3 years). Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
The full-time course is available on campus in person, and the part-time courses are available via distance learning over two or three academic years. You may select the study mode and duration during your application process.
Required modules
MSc, Full-time (180 credits over 1 year):
All students are required to take:
MSc, Part-time (180 credits over 2 years):
All students are required to take:
Year 1
- Evidence and Research as the Basis of Care (30 credits)
- Patient Safety and Cultural Variance (30 credits)
- Optional module (30 credits)
Year 2
- Optional module (30 credits)
- Enhancing Clinical Practice Dissertation (60 credits)
MSc, Part-time (180 credits over 3 years):
All students are required to take:
Year 1
- Evidence and Research as the Basis of Care (30 credits)
- Optional module (30 credits)
Year 2
- Patient Safety and Cultural Variance (30 credits)
- Optional module (30 credits)
Year 3
Optional modules
You will also take 60 credits of optional modules across the course, from a range that may include:
- Healthcare Leadership (30 credits)
- Digital Health and Technology Solutions (30 credits)
- Principles for Managing Long-Term Conditions (30 credits)
- Health Systems Management (30 credits)
- Digital Health Technologies for Self-Management and Self-Care (15 credits)
- Artificial intelligence for health and care (15 credits)
A range of other options are also available in our Short Courses portfolio. Please check these to determine the study mode and location.
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.
For full-time students, core modules are delivered in person. You will study each module through a mix of lectures and seminars, and will undertake reading and complete self-directed learning activities in your own time, guided by one of our expert staff.
For those of you opting for remote learning, 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.
You will also study optional modules, and these are offered in a variety of modes of study dependent on the option you choose – some are delivered online only, some are delivered face-to-face only, and some offer a hybrid approach, allowing interaction between those joining online and those in the classroom.
Where you choose to study an option face to face with us in London, we will support international students to apply to visit the UK on a short-term study visa. Face to face study will give you the opportunity to interact with other qualified healthcare practitioners who are studying on our short courses.
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 |
|---|---|
| 45 hours (15% of your time) spent in scheduled activities, such as lectures, seminars, or tutorials. | 255 hours (85% of your time) spent in self-directed study, such as preparing for scheduled sessions, e-learning, follow-up work, wider reading, project work and completion of assessment tasks or revision. |
Location
King’s College London is located in the heart of London, across five campuses, Waterloo, Strand, St Thomas’ and Guy’s and Denmark Hill. This course is primarily taught at the King’s College London Waterloo Campus.
Assessment
- Coursework
- Written/practical examinations
Your performance will be assessed by coursework. Forms of assessment may typically include written assignments such as essays and case studies. MSc students will also complete a dissertation. 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.
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 course is offered in person or via distance learning:
Face-to-face (Full-time)
Our first application deadline is on 9 March 2027 (23:59 UK time).
The final application deadlines for this course are:
- Overseas (international) fee status: 25 July 2027 (23:59 UK time)
- Home fee status: 25 August 2027 (23:59 UK time)
After the first application deadline in March:
- if the course 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 course becomes full before the final application deadlines stated above, we will close the course to further applications
Distance Learning
- Our first application deadline is on 9 March 2027 (23:59 UK time)
- The final application deadline is on 25 August 2027 (23:59 UK time)
After the first application deadline in March:
- if the course 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 course becomes full before the final application deadlines stated above, we will close the course to further applications