Overview
At King’s, we know our physical and mental health are completely interlinked. We developed this intensive Master’s programme to train a new generation of nurses that understand the complex relationship between these previously distinct disciplines.
Join us to study both adult and mental health nursing in just two years. After you graduate, you’ll be able to register with the NMC in both fields. The Master of Nursing (MNurs) is a fully accredited master’s qualification. It’s just like an MSc, MA or MBA, but specifically for nurses.
You’ll gain a wide range of experience, perfect if you haven’t decided on a specialism or if you want a broad knowledge base to take a holistic view of patient health. You’ll develop your confidence, ready to take on leadership roles if you want to make even more of a difference in our healthcare system. And you’ll gain a wealth of knowledge, essential if you want to aim for an advanced or specialist practitioner role.
You don’t need a science or medical degree to study this course. Instead, we’re looking for motivated students who want to fast-track their journey to a rewarding and impactful career. If that sounds like you, we can’t wait for you to join our friendly community at the most respected nursing faculty in the world.
Key benefits
- The only course in the UK that provides the chance to register with the NMC as both an adult nurse and a mental health nurse in just two years
- You will be studying at the #1 university for nursing in the world (2025 QS World University Rankings).
- Learn from active clinicians working in top London hospitals and expert researchers writing the textbooks taught nationwide and internationally.
- The course was designed with and endorsed by the chief nurses of Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
- A training grant of £5,000 from the NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF), and financial support for excess placement travel or accommodation costs.
My first year on the adult and mental health nursing course has been exciting, engaging and everything I hoped it would be.
Course essentials
This is an intensive course, covering both adult nursing and mental health nursing over 44 weeks of full-time study.
You’ll spend about half of your time studying nursing practice, learning to care for patients in a person-centred, evidence-based and compassionate way. You’ll develop your bioscience knowledge to support your practice and appraise evidence. And you’ll learn to use your clinical expertise to develop care plans for people with acute and enduring illnesses.
The other half your time will be on placement, implementing the theory you’ve learned at university to real-world patient care. You’ll work alongside experienced clinical nurses who are appropriately prepared, creating a partnership with them to guide your learning and development.
Key Information
Course type:
Masters
Delivery mode:
Classroom & Online
Study mode:
Full time
Duration:
Two years
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2026
Application deadline:
29 September 2025
Administrative bodies
Awarding body
King's College London and Affiliates
Regulating body
Base campuses
Waterloo Campus
Our Waterloo campus is home to the Florence Nightingale Faculty Nursing & Midwifery, and a vibrant hub for health, social science, and law students. Located moments from the iconic landmarks of South Bank and just a short walk to the Stand campus.
Guy’s Campus
As a potential student, Guy’s Campus feels dynamic and focused—perfect for health and science studies. Located near London Bridge, it blends cutting-edge labs with a close-knit community, all in the heart of one of London’s most vibrant areas.
St Thomas’ Campus
St Thomas’ Campus feels inspiring—right on the Thames with stunning views of Parliament. It’s a hub for healthcare and clinical training, offering hands-on experience in a top hospital setting, all in the heart of central London.
Denmark Hill Campus
Denmark Hill, in Southwark, London, is a vibrant area known for its historical landmarks and green spaces. Home to King's College and the Maudsley Hospitals, it also features Ruskin Park, named after John Ruskin, and the Camberwell College of Arts.