King's College London
King's College London
King’s College London is one of the world’s top universities and one of the oldest in England, founded in 1829. It is a multi-faculty, research-led institution with some 7,200 staff and a turnover of more than £680 million.
About us
Society faces an increasing need for nursing, midwifery, and palliative care across the world. We believe our education and research can help improve healthcare for people globally by delivering and developing the leaders and professionals of the future and through research which contributes substantially to the evidence base of their professional practice.
Our mission
Our mission is for local and global communities to benefit from what we do:
- Provide excellent and impactful interdisciplinary and collaborative applied research and quality education relevant to nursing, midwifery and palliative care.
- Develop, understand and evaluate sustainable health and social care therapies, treatments, and services.
- Create new knowledge that respond to the challenges of tomorrow and today, which take account of the whole person in their context, and build capacity, future leaders and quality education.
Continuing Professional Development
Ready for a new challenge, eager to update your skillset, or interested in research? Our Professional Development courses are packed with insights and learning that help you fulfill your potential and boost your career prospects.
We’ve designed courses that offer the flexibility you need to study around your commitments and slot learning into your current lifestyle. From stand-alone modules to PhDs, we offer a range of training geared towards developing expertise and improving patient care. Whatever path you pick, you’ll develop the leadership skills you need to take your career to the next level. Our work-based learning option gives you the chance to achieve an academic qualification, without putting your career on hold. You’ll learn from your experiences in the field and sharpen skills vital to your role.
Join our community
Re-starting education can feel daunting, but you’ll join a diverse community of like-minded healthcare professionals and clinical educators. At King’s, you’ll be taught by leaders in the field. Everything you learn will be up to speed with the latest changes in practice and help you effectively approach the spectrum of challenges you face every day.
You’ll discuss current debates in the field, share experiences and find ways to make a real difference.