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PostgraduatePostgraduate Certificate

Critical Care

King's College London, University of London
London, England
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9 monthsDuration
Ā£3,500Per Year (Intl)
Ā£3,500Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by King's College London, University of London, the PgCert Critical Care provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in health sciences. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 9-month part-time structure. 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 ... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a 100% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Pathophysiology in Critical Illness
Pharmacology and Medication Management in Critical Care
Evidence-Based Practice and Research Appraisal
Clinical Decision-Making and Patient Assessment
Multimodal Haemodynamic Monitoring and Management
Respiratory and Ventilatory Support Strategies
Psychological Support and Family-Centred Care
Professional Practice and Clinical Leadership in Critical Care
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

šŸ“‹ Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementOverviewThis 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 un

šŸ—£ļø English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

Ā£3,500

per year

Total Course Cost (9 months)Ā£3,500

Home Student Fee

Ā£3,500

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Overseas (international) fee status: 25 July 2025 (23:59 UK time) Home fee status

šŸ“Š OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

šŸ’¼ Employment Breakdown

67%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
75%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About King's College London, University of London

King's College London, University of London offers Critical Care as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#31QS World
#6UK Ranking
40,870+Students
187+Courses
Russell GroupTEF Silver
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