Learning Disability Nursing BSc (Hons)
36 monthsProgramme duration
49,500 GBPTuition Fee/year
Sep-2023Starting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Nursing
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Study this course and you’ll become a registered learning disabilities nurse, ready to make a positive difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities.
You’ll study the factors that affect people’s health and wellbeing, the health inequalities in our society and how we can improve health outcomes for people with a learning disability and autistic spectrum conditions (ASC). You’ll explore the management of complex conditions across the lifespan, from children to the older person and those with dementia, or other mental or physical health needs.
Through simulations, and on placement, you’ll work collaboratively with service users. Placement providers include South West London and St George’s Mental Health Trust, Surrey and Borders Partnership Trust, Great Ormond Street, The Children’s Trust, and The Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability.
Example modules – Collaborative working for Health and Well-being in Learning Disability Nursing – Coordinating the Care of People with Learning Disabilities with Complex Health Care Needs – Assessment and Care Planning in Learning Disability Nursing
Our highly sought after graduates work as specialist nurses (in areas such as epilepsy), nurse therapists, community nurses and senior management.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Nursing
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Study this course and you’ll become a registered learning disabilities nurse, ready to make a positive difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities.
You’ll study the factors that affect people’s health and wellbeing, the health inequalities in our society and how we can improve health outcomes for people with a learning disability and autistic spectrum conditions (ASC). You’ll explore the management of complex conditions across the lifespan, from children to the older person and those with dementia, or other mental or physical health needs.
Through simulations, and on placement, you’ll work collaboratively with service users. Placement providers include South West London and St George’s Mental Health Trust, Surrey and Borders Partnership Trust, Great Ormond Street, The Children’s Trust, and The Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability.
Example modules – Collaborative working for Health and Well-being in Learning Disability Nursing – Coordinating the Care of People with Learning Disabilities with Complex Health Care Needs – Assessment and Care Planning in Learning Disability Nursing
Our highly sought after graduates work as specialist nurses (in areas such as epilepsy), nurse therapists, community nurses and senior management.
Admission Requirements
UCAS tariff points: 112-128
GCSE at grade 4 or above (or grade C or above for GCSEs taken before 2017) in English Language and Mathematics (Science also preferred) or equivalent qualification, e.g. Functional/Key skills Level 2 in numeracy and literacy; Level 2 Applied Science.
GCSE Science grade 4 or above (formerly A*-C) is not required from Access students undertaking a science or health-based access course.
Enhanced DBS check and Occupational Health Clearance. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview.
The typical requirement for entry for this course is 112-128 UCAS points, Health and Science subjects preferred:
- A-levels BBC (General Studies not accepted)
- BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit
- Access to HE course to value of 112 UCAS points normally achieved with 21 Distinctions and 18 Merits
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