King's College London, University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Seminars discussing the latest thinking with leaders in the field. Simulation sessions to practise your skills on advanced manikins. Clinical placements at renowned hospitals dealing with everything from cancer to major trauma. A nursing degree at King’s is packed full of opportunities for you to develop as a professional and a person. Our strong partnerships with leading London hospitals mean you gain invaluable skills and practical experience that set you on the path to becoming a future leader in healthcare. We prioritise your development, equipping you with the expertise and confidence to excel in any professional challenge. After you graduate, you’ll be able to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as an adult nurse. Our course follows the standards set by the NMC and also offers you option modules so you can tailor the content to your own interests. King’s nurses are highly sought after thanks to their professionalism, intelligence and competence. That’s why you can find our graduates in top clinical positions and leadership roles across the country and around the world. Adult nursing is a dynamic and rewarding career that focuses on caring for adults with a wide variety of health needs, from short-term illnesses to long-term and complex conditions. As an adult nurse, you will develop strong clinical skills while also providing emotional support, advocacy, and guidance to patients and their families. The role offers opportunities to work in hospitals, community settings, and specialist services, giving you the chance to make a real difference in people’s lives every day. Studying adult nursing equips you with the knowledge, practical experience, and professional values needed to deliver safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care—preparing you for a fulfilling career at the heart of healthcare. Key benefits
- 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 across the country
- Benefit from two world-class academic health science centres and our links to 17 renowned NHS trusts providing nursing care
- You’ll have the option to take an elective to study in the UK or internationally during year 2
- Option modules in each year allow you to study topics that interest you from a range of other disciplines
- Gain global perspectives of nursing, thanks to our links with institutions in China, Singapore and more
- A training grant of £5,000 from the NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF), and financial support for excess placement travel or accommodation costs.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Nursing and Midwifery Council
How to apply
14Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B740
- Institution code:
- K60
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 9 credits P: 6 credits
Scottish Higher - BBB
Scottish Advanced Higher - BC
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 31 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H3, H3, H3, H3, H3
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - Not accepted
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - M2, M2, M3
GCSE/National 4/National 5
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - DMM
T Level - M
Required subjects: Five GCSEs grade 4/C including English Language, Maths and Science. We can accept equivalent qualifications to meet GCSE requirements. Preferred subjects: Science subjects
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Occupational Health Checks Required
Interview
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each skill | |
| PTE Academic | 69 overall with a minimum of 62 in each skill | |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 100 overall with a minimum of 25 in writing and 23 in each of the other skills | |
| Cambridge English Advanced | 185 overall with a minimum of 176 in each skill | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | 185 overall with a minimum of 176 in each skill | |
| Trinity ISE | Level III (ISEIII) with merit in each skill | |
| Institution's Own Test | Pass the King's Pre-Sessional English Language Programme with Band 7 |
We also accept a number of English language tests taken as part of school-level qualifications. For more details, please see our website. Please note that the course requirements are under Band B.
Band B
https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
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 .
Additional fee information
For International fees and information, please see the course details on our online prospectus: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate
The fees stated are for entry in the forthcoming September. If you are applying for deferred entry, to commence the following September, fees may be subject to change.
All International applicants to Undergraduate programmes are required to pay a deposit of £2,000 against their first year’s tuition fee. This deposit is payable when you firmly accept an unconditional offer to study with us, and will be offset against your tuition fees when you join King’s.
Provider information
King's College London, University of London
Strand
Westminster
WC2R 2LS
Course contact details
Visit our course pageKing's Admissions Office
+44 (0) 20 7123 4843