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Kingston University: Adult Nursing
| Institution | Kingston University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Nursing |
| Web | www.kingston.ac.uk/postgraduate |
| ukenquiries@kingston.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 02035100106 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Reasons to choose Kingston - Kingston University is top in London for Nursing and Midwifery (The Complete University Guide 2026) and Top University in London for General Nursing (The Guardian University Guide 2026).
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This course offers both an MSc and a professional nursing qualification. Upon graduation, you will be recommended to the NMC for professional registration.
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Develop and refine your communication and clinical skills through high-fidelity patient simulators and scenario-based simulation.
About this postgraduate pre-registration course
If you’re looking to make a positive difference to people’s lives, and already have an undergraduate degree and experience in health and social care, this Masters course is for you.
You’ll gain the specialist knowledge and clinical skills needed to become a registered adult nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in two years.
The course is highly practical, giving you hands-on experience. You’ll spend 50 per cent of your time on placement in hospitals, in the community and in our skills and simulation labs. Placement opportunities include medical and surgical wards, oncology, ICU, A&E, coronary care, operating theatres, district nursing, GP practice nursing and integrated community teams.
The course’s core themes are professional values, quality of life, diversity, anti-discrimination, medicines management, safeguarding, life sciences, managing relationships, self-awareness and reflection, nursing skills, ethics, and law. You will gain experience in an area of London or Surrey which includes placement opportunities within both acute hospital trusts and primary care community trusts. There is also the opportunity to undertake an international elective placement.
How to apply You can apply for this MSc course through UCAS Undergraduate Course code B743 Institution code K84
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | A health- or science-related degree is preferred at 2.2 or above, completed in the last five years. Health- and science-related degrees could include health studies, psychology, physiology, biology, social sciences, or related studies. A minimum of 650 hours of health or social care related experience undertaken in the 12 months prior to your application. Applicants will be asked to complete an RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) claim form to demonstrate this experience. This, along with a testimony, is a condition for entry to the programme. You must have at least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above (or grade C or above for GCSEs taken before 2017), including English language and maths (and a science subject is preferred), or equivalent qualifications, together with evidence of academic study, ideally within the last five years. Please visit the provider course webpage for further information |
| Location | Kingston Hill Kingston Hill Kingston upon Thames KT2 7LB |
Fees
| England | 9790 GBP for Year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | 9790 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 9790 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 9790 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 19900 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Reasons to choose Kingston - We are top in London for Nursing (The Times Good University Guide 2025).
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This course offers both an MSc and a professional nursing qualification. Upon graduation, you will be recommended to the NMC for professional registration.
-
Develop and refine your communication and clinical skills through high-fidelity patient simulators and scenario-based simulation.
About this postgraduate pre-registration course
If you’re looking to make a positive difference to people’s lives, and already have an undergraduate degree and experience in health and social care, this Masters course is for you.
You’ll gain the specialist knowledge and clinical skills needed to become a registered adult nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in two years.
The course is highly practical, giving you hands-on experience. You’ll spend 50 per cent of your time on placement in hospitals, in the community and in our skills and simulation labs. Placement opportunities include medical and surgical wards, oncology, ICU, A&E, coronary care, operating theatres, district nursing, GP practice nursing and integrated community teams.
The course’s core themes are professional values, quality of life, diversity, anti-discrimination, medicines management, safeguarding, life sciences, managing relationships, self-awareness and reflection, nursing skills, ethics, and law. You will gain experience in an area of London or Surrey which includes placement opportunities within both acute hospital trusts and primary care community trusts. There is also the opportunity to undertake an international elective placement.
How to apply You can apply for this MSc course through UCAS Undergraduate Course code B743 Institution code K84
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A health- or science-related degree is preferred at 2.2 or above, completed in the last five years. Health- and science-related degrees could include health studies, psychology, physiology, biology, social sciences, or related studies. A minimum of 650 hours of health or social care related experience undertaken in the 12 months prior to your application. Applicants will be asked to complete an RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) claim form to demonstrate this experience. This, along with a testimony, is a condition for entry to the programme. You must have at least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above (or grade C or above for GCSEs taken before 2017), including English language and maths (and a science subject is preferred), or equivalent qualifications, together with evidence of academic study, ideally within the last five years. Please visit the provider course webpage for further information |
| Location | Kingston Hill Kingston Hill Kingston upon Thames KT2 7LB |
Fees
| England | 9535 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 9535 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 9535 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 9535 GBP for Year 1 |
Kingston University is superbly placed for students to take advantage of London’s many activities and attractions, as well as being close to one of the largest employment centres in the world. Students at Kingston will be able to benefit from award-winning teaching quality during their studies and go onto join a global network of alumni across different industries and sectors upon graduation.
Many of our courses are accredited by professional bodies and give you the opportunity to engage with industry experts. You will be taught by lecturers working as professionals in their field of expertise, including many who …
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