Entry Requirements
UK applicants
Standard requirements
A minimum 2:2 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).
Programme specific requirements
Normally a Bachelor's degree with minimum 2:2 honours and a professional registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council or Health Professionals Council (or equivalent experience).
In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 50% or above in the UK marking scheme.
If you do not meet the normal entry requirements you should pay particular attention in preparing your supporting statement and CV 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 funded research.
Applicants must also provide evidence in their applications of:
· Professional registration as a Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC).
· Employment in a UK intensive care unit.
· Completion of the CC3N national framework step 1 competencies.
· Employer support for the student to join the programme (as provided in the reference).
International applicants
Equivalent International qualifications
English language requirements
English language band: D
Selection Process
Applications must be made online using King's Apply, the Admissions Portal. A non-refundable application fee of £85 applies.
Please note that applicants who are not working in the UK cannot be considered for this programme.
Personal statement and supporting information
You will be asked to submit the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
| Personal Statement | Yes |
A personal statement is required which answers the following questions:
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 Accredited 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 | Confirmation of your professional registration as a Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Council, including your personal identifying number. |
| References | Yes | One employment reference from your current Line-Manager which confirms that: 1. You are employed in a UK Critical Care unit. 2. That you have your employer’s support to study on the programme. |
| Other | Optional | You may also wish to include a CV (Resume) or evidence of professional registration as part of your application. |
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 and we may need to request further information from you during the application process.
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
Please note, you will not be eligible for an application fee refund if you apply after the first application deadline, and we are unable to process further offers because places are filled and we close the course before the final application deadline.
Key Information
Course type:
Certificate
Delivery mode:
In person / Work based
Study mode:
Part time
Duration:
9 months
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2026