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Learning Disability Nursing

BSc(Hons) Learning Disability Nursing

Learning disability nursing is a really rewarding career. It offers you the opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives. Learning disability nurses work in a variety of settings and acquire a range of highly transferable skills.

We are now recruiting to our September 2014 three-year full time Degree programme leading to registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

If you would like to discuss our programmes, or discuss career opportunities in learning disability nursing, please come to one of our open events, or call us to arrange a discussion with one of our tutors.

To find out more about the role of a learning disability nurse click here

To find out more about more about working with people with learning disabilities, please visit: www.learningdisabilities.org.uk

Try this personality quiz to see if learning disability nursing suits you.

 

Entry requirements

GCSE requirements

5 GCSEs at grade C or above including English and Mathematics (or Adult Numeracy Certificate/Key Skills/Functional Skills Level 2). Science and IT are also desirable.

Please note that you will be required to have obtained your GCSE level qualifications before applying.

UCAS tariff points/ grade requirements

260 UCAS Tariff points from 3 A2 levels with no grade below D. General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted. 

Please see the document below for full details of the entry requirements for learning disability nursing. 

Learning Disability Carer Video

This video shows the views of a Carer for a person with a Learning Disability.