Program Overview

Postgraduate Taught

Study

Key information

• Course type: Single honours
• Delivery mode: Blended
• Study mode: Part time
• Duration: 2 year part-time distance learning programme only
• Credit value (UK/ECTS equivalent): UK 180/ECTS 90
• Application status: Open
• Start date: September 2025

Key benefits

• A high-quality curriculum covering a wide range of content that allows you flexibility to tailor your development in ways that are relevant to your specific clinical needs
• You will be studying at the #1 nursing faculty in the world (2025 QS World University Rankings)
• Our courses are delivered by internationally renowned clinicians and academics with a strong focus on promoting evidence-based care and appreciation of translational research
• The breadth of the course prepares graduates for a wide range of nursing career options, and aims to build confidence for those seeking to progress to senior healthcare roles
• Study part-time and online, allowing you to combine study with work in a schedule that can fit around your employment

Course essentials

This Master’s course provides advanced study for those who hold a current registration as a nurse, either in the UK or an international healthcare setting. The MSc Clinical Nursing course offers a flexible study pathway that builds on your existing clinical experience and skills, enabling you to lead and support the development and subsequent delivery of evidence-based practice. The course aims to support you as you progress towards more senior practitioner level and beyond and provides a framework within which you can acquire and demonstrate both generic transferable competencies and those specific to your area of practice. Whether you want to focus on a particular clinical field or develop a wider knowledge in different clinical pathways, this course is a great way to broaden your career prospects. Completing the course will help you to develop your existing skillset and deepen your knowledge of contemporary issues in healthcare both in the UK and internationally. It will also enable you to influence service delivery and effect change in your own area of clinical practice.

Awarding Institutions

• King's College London and Affiliates
• Regulating bodies: HKU SPACE

Entry requirements

UK applicants

• Standard requirements: A minimum 2:1 undergraduate Bachelor’s (honours) degree
• Programme-Specific Requirements: Any Bachelor's degree subject is acceptable
• You will need a current valid registration as a nurse, with two years post-registration experience being desirable. If you do not have two years of clinical experience, you will need to demonstrate very strong academic performance in your previous studies.

International applicants

• Equivalent International qualifications: Select a country from the list provided
• English language requirements: English language band D
• To study at King's, it is essential that you can communicate in English effectively in an academic environment. You are usually required to provide certification of your competence in English before starting your studies.

Selection process

• Applications must be made online using King’s online application portal apply.kcl.ac.uk
• A synchronised interview over Microsoft Teams or telephone will be part of the selection process

Personal statement and supporting information

• Personal Statement: Yes, answering the two questions detailed on the application form
• Previous Academic Study: Yes, a copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained
• References: Yes, one academic reference is required
• Other: Yes, you will need to provide details of your employment history and submit evidence of a current valid registration as a nurse, with two years post-registration experience being desirable

Teaching & structure

Teaching methods - what to expect

• Blended learning
• Hyflex
• The course will be delivered in a blended mode, with a combination of face-to-face teaching at the HKU SPACE in Hong Kong, supplemented by additional online teaching and e-learning activities. Applicants based in Hong Kong will study alongside UK and other international nurses enrolled on the onshore course at London through the sessions delivered online.

Assessment

• Each module will normally be assessed through a combination of exams and coursework assignments
• Forms of assessment may typically include written assignments such as essays and case studies, and examinations such as multiple-choice or essay questions
• You will also complete the Enhancing Clinical Practice Dissertation module, which is assessed by a dissertation project

Structure

• Required modules:
  • Evidence and Research as the Basis of Care (30 credits)
  • Patient Safety and Cultural Variance (30 credits)
  • Clinical Leadership (30 credits)
  • Enhancing Clinical Practice Dissertation (60 credits)
  • Digital Health and Technology Solutions (30 credits)

Careers

Employability

• This course attracts a far-reaching international and national cohort of nurses
• With its focus, this course gives you an in-depth knowledge to progress your nursing career
• Completing this rigorous course will give you a competitive edge in the job market
• With its practical approach, you can apply your expertise immediately to your work environment
• You will also have opportunities to network with professionals in your area from all over the world

Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees

• All course fees are payable to HKU SPACE

Funding

• To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's, please visit the Fees and Funding section.