Teaching & modules
Modules
Courses are divided into modules, and students on this course take modules totalling 60 credits. This is delivered over one academic year. Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
Required modules
You are required to take:
- Critical Care (60 credits)
Optional modules
There are no optional modules.
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. You will have the opportunity to learn through experience by undertaking simulated learning activities.
There is a single core module which is delivered in person on campus. You will study the through a mix of lectures, seminars, simulation, group work and will undertake reading and complete self-directed learning activities in your own time, guided by one of our expert staff. You will also be required to complete the CC3N step 2&3 competency document supported by your current clinical area.
The course is delivered over two academic terms. The following table gives you an indication of the course delivery:
| Year | Workload | Self-study |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 hours of Lectures, seminars, project work and simulation 300 hours of critical care nursing practice |
200 hours of self-study |
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
- Written examinations
- Practical Examinations
- Clinical Assessment
Your performance will be assessed through a combination of a written examination, a practical examination, and completion of a clinical assessment document to demonstrate your achievement of the step 2 and 3 clinical competencies.
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