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Critical Care at King's College London, University of London - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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Course summary

This Postgraduate Certificate provides experienced nurses with an opportunity to advance their practice, enhance their understanding and application of research evidence, and develop their role as a competent intensive care nurse. The course will allow you to demonstrate your achievement of the relevant Step 2 and 3 core clinical competencies in the CC3N’s National Standards for Adult Critical Care Nurse Education through a period of learning undertaken and assessed in a critical care unit in clinical practice. Key benefits

  • You will be studying at the no.1 Nursing Faculty in the UK and 2nd in the world (2024 QS World University Rankings by subject).
  • The course follows the CC3N curriculum, to support your learning in the required clinical competencies.
  • 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 course supports your career development and employability by allowing you to demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills you will need to gain more senior critical care roles.

Entry requirements

A minimum 2:2 undergraduate Bachelor’s (honours) degree If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip). Normally a Bachelor's degree with minimum 2:2 honours and a professional registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council or Health Professionals Council (or equivalent experience). In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 50% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you do not meet the normal entry requirements you should pay particular attention in preparing your supporting statement and CV to ensure that you draw attention to evidence of potential success at graduate level. This might include publications, preparation of substantial reports or active participation in funded research.

Fees and funding

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

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Critical Care at King's College London, University of London - UCAS