GBR King's College London

King’s College London, established in 1829 and a founding college of the University of London, is one of the world’s leading research and teaching universities, based in the very heart of London.

King’s is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, learning and understanding in the service of society. We are ranked in the top 25 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2016-7), and is seventh in the UK (THE World University Rankings, 2016-17)

Over the past 180 years King’s has made an extraordinary contribution to modern life, particularly in the areas of humanities, law, the sciences (including a wide range of health areas such as psychiatry, medicine, nursing and dentistry) and social sciences including international affairs. We have played a major role in many of the advances that have shaped modern life, such as the discovery of the structure of DNA and research that led to the development of radio, television, mobile phones and radar. We are the largest centre for the education of healthcare professionals in Europe; no university has more Medical Research Council Centres.

Currently over 26,500 students from more than 150 countries study at King’s: c.16,000 undergraduates, c.7,650 postgraduate (taught) and c.2,750 postgraduate (research). We employ around 7,000 staff (53% academic/research; 47% other) and boast 12 Nobel Laureates and more than 48,000 registered international alumni.

King’s College London have partnered with FutureLearn to deliver online courses to learners across the globe.

Learn new skills, pursue your interests or advance your career with these short online courses from King’s College London:

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• Understanding ADHD: Current Research and Practice
• Preparing for an International Health Elective: Exploring Global Health, Ethics and Safety
• Medicines Adherence: Understanding and Changing Patient Behaviour
• English for Healthcare
• Inside Opera: Why Does It Matter?
• The Science Behind Forensic Science
• Integrating Care: Depression, Anxiety and Physical Illness
• Basic English 2: Pre-Intermediate
• Shakespeare: Print and Performance
• Introduction to Nursing: The Role of Nurses Around the World
• Basic English 1: Elementary
• Understanding NHS Values: Becoming a Nurse or Midwife
• Supporting People Living with Long-term Conditions
• Understanding Drugs and Addiction
• Medicines Adherence: Supporting Patients with Their Treatment
• Caring for People with Psychosis and Schizophrenia
• Monitoring the Oceans from Space

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