Dr. Ruth Harris

Professor

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Biography

Ruth Harris is a nurse and health service researcher whose research focuses on the development and evaluation of complex nursing interventions aimed at improving fundamental care and understanding the organization of interprofessional teams and services. Her work particularly impacts patient experience and outcomes, especially for older adults with long-term conditions. As the Deputy Director of the NIHR Health & Social Care Workforce Research Unit at King's College London, she plays a crucial role in shaping research and policies in this domain. Ruth has a strong clinical background in acute medical nursing care for older individuals and has held various research positions in both the NHS and academia, contributing to the growth of research capacity in nursing. She has served as the Deputy/Acting Director of the National Nursing Research Unit at King's College London and as a Professor of Nursing Practice Innovation at Kingston University and St. George's, University of London. Her research employs mixed methods and includes realist synthesis techniques and evaluations of leadership in integrated care systems. Currently, she is focused on a study to develop a program addressing diabetes distress among individuals with Type 1 diabetes as part of the NIHR D-Stress study.

Research Interests

Requirements for King's College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject Quantitative competency (for some Economics/Finance programs)
Application Checklist
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  • Two Academic References
  • CV/Resume
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent across King's Business School and Social Science & Public Policy departments for standard Master's entries.