Entry Requirements
UK applicants
Standard requirements
A minimum 2:1 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
The normal entry requirement for graduate study is a Bachelor's degree with minimum 2:1 honours (or overseas equivalent). Applicants with other backgrounds or qualifications, including those without a first degree, can be considered. If you do not meet the normal entry requirements or you have only the minimum academic standard 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 service development initiatives or funded research.
All applicants must be an NMC-registered level 1 nurse (all branches) or midwife.
International applicants
Equivalent International qualifications
English language requirements
English language band: D
Selection Process
Applicants to the PGDip SCPHN Programme require support, in writing, from a community healthcare organisation, where you will undertake practice learning in either health visiting or school nursing practice whilst on the course.
Applicants must provide evidence of support from the provider organisation in writing by completing the Practice Learning Support Form and uploading this with their application. The form must be signed by the Head of Health Visiting or School Nursing in the provider.
Applications are open to those who nominate:
- one of our existing Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) practice partners, or
- another healthcare provider organisation.
Please note: you must provide evidence of the support of a healthcare provider organisation at the point you apply to the course. These organisations advertise their sponsorships for health visiting and school nurse training through NHS Jobs. To gain updates on the process contact the Programme Leader.
Unfortunately, King’s College London is not able to connect you with a healthcare provider, and you are advised to make direct contact with a suitable organisation before you apply. Guidance is available on the Employer Support Form.
If you wish to apply to study at King's and you are an NMC-registered nurse (level 1) or midwife with a first degree at 2:1 or above, you also need to complete our application form.
Your King's application is made in addition to any application you make for Trust sponsorship through NHS Jobs. You may complete the King's application form at any time but you can only obtain a place on the programme of study if you have support for your application from a healthcare provider organisation.
Applicants can be funded by their provider or self-funded.
Applicants do not need to be employed by the healthcare provider at the point they apply to join the course. However, all applicants must have a suitable contract in place with the provider organisation which supports safe practice learning by the point they enrol. Guidance is available on the Employer Support Form.
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. This can be entered directly into the online application form (maximum 4,000 characters) or uploaded as an attachment to the online application form (maximum 2 pages). |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Reference | Yes | One reference is required, professional references will be accepted if you have completed your qualifications over five years ago. |
| Other | Yes | You need to include a CV (Resume) and evidence of professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as part of your application. |
| Practice Learning Support Form | Yes | You must upload a copy of the Practice Learning Support Form, completed and signed by the Head of Health Visiting or School Nursing in the healthcare provider organisation you will undertake practice learning whilst on the course. |
Application closing date guidance
Key Information
Course type:
Single honours
Delivery mode:
Classroom & Online
Study mode:
Full time
Duration:
1 year
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2026