You’re likely to be a nurse who has completed a diploma or equivalent in the UK or abroad – we’ve designed this course to give you the opportunity to top up your qualification to a degree and update your skills. So it’s flexible with timings, and adjustable to your interests.
Because there are only two required modules, your study is based around your practice area and your goals. We have a whole host of post-registration modules for you to choose from, in everything from neonatal to liver disease as well as non-medical prescribing and advanced assessment.
Undecided about choosing modules? Our programme leads and student services team can help you discover how to get the most out of this course.
Teaching
At King’s, you’ll learn through lectures, seminars, and workshops. Our teaching methods will depend on the options you choose. Some will include more independent study, but most modules will involve around 50-80 hours of teaching.
Our range of clinical practice modules are taught by a diverse teaching team. Many of our experts split their time between teaching and working in top London NHS trusts, so you’ll be kept up-to-date with the latest developments in healthcare.
Assessment
- Reports
- Essays
- Portfolios
- Written Examinations
Your performance will be assessed through a combination of coursework and written/practical examinations. Forms of assessment may typically include written assignments such as essays and portfolios.
The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they may change if the course modules change.
Regulating body
King’s College London is regulated by the Higher Education Funding Council for England
Location(s):
We’re based at the four London campuses:
Different modules will happen in different locations, but a lot of your time will be spent around Waterloo.
You can expect regular contact hours for each module of the study course, and this will include seminars, tutorials and workshops. Some areas of the course are designed to promote independent study supported by individual or group supervision, contact hours for these modules will be adjusted accordingly. Modules are delivered by blended learning or online.
We will use a delivery method that will ensure students have a rich, exciting experience from the start. Face to face teaching will be complemented and supported with innovative technology so that students also experience elements of digital learning and assessment.
Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.