Program Overview

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Clinical Nursing (for qualified nurses in Singapore) MSc

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
• An option to study part-time and online, allowing you to combine study with work in a schedule that can fit around your employment
• Please note: This course is not accredited by the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) and does not lead to certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN)

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 features a range of optional (elective) modules to choose from and 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. If you are an international student, there is an opportunity for you to travel to the UK to observe clinical practice in one of our London-based partner hospitals.

Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught and may vary depending on the modules you study.

Awarding Institutions

King's College London and Affiliates

Regulating bodies

Ngee Ann Academy

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 to view equivalent qualifications
• 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

You will be asked to submit the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• 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 Ngee Ann Academy in Singapore, supplemented by additional online teaching and e-learning activities. Applicants based in Singapore 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)
  • Enhancing Clinical Practice Dissertation (60 credits)
• Optional modules:
  • Clinical Leadership (30 credits)
  • Principles for Managing Long-Term Conditions (30 credits)
  • Digital Health and Technology Solutions (30 credits)

Careers

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.

Most of our graduates go on to work in specialized and autonomous roles in clinical practice and research, including work in a variety of clinical care settings in hospitals and the community. Other areas of employment include educational roles in clinical and university settings, as well as roles in governmental departments developing policy and legislative initiatives. Some graduates choose to go on to follow MPhil/PhD pathways.

Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees

All course fees are payable to the Ngee Ann Academy.

Deposit

• If you receive an offer before March, your acceptance deadline is 20 March.
• If you receive an offer between 1 March and 20 May, your acceptance deadline is one month from the offer date.
• If you receive an offer between 21 May and 15 July, your acceptance deadline is two weeks from the offer date.
• If you receive an offer between 16 July and 10 August, your acceptance deadline is one week from the offer date.
• If you receive an offer from 11 August onwards, your acceptance deadline is three days from the offer date.

Please visit our web pages on fees and funding for more information.

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.