
Nursing (Learning Disabilities) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Nursing (Learning Disabilities) BSc (Hons)
Nursing is a challenging but rewarding career that’ll change lives, including your own.
Learning disabilities nurses support children, adults and their families, in a creative, flexible manner, in their own homes, communities and specialist services. You’ll play you part in identifying and meeting people’s health and wellbeing needs, and improving healthcare, social inclusion and quality of life.
BSc(Hons) Learning Disabilities Nursing is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), which means you’ll gain both a nursing degree and a professional qualifi...
Nursing is a challenging but rewarding career that’ll change lives, including your own. <br/><br/>Learning disabilities nurses support children, adults and their families, in a creative, flexible manner, in their own homes, communities and specialist services. You’ll play you part in identifying and meeting people’s health and wellbeing needs, and improving healthcare, social inclusion and quality of life.<br/><br/>BSc(Hons) Learning Disabilities Nursing is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), which means you’ll gain both a nursing degree and a professional qualification while studying with us. <br/><br/>Working with a passionate, enthusiastic, skilled and supportive team, your learning will be enriched by the very latest best practice.<br/><br/>The course is split 50% theory and 50% practice, and you’ll have access to outstanding facilities including our Skills Simulation Suite (https://www1.uwe.ac.uk/whyuwe/fantasticfacilities/skillssimulationsuite.aspx).<br/><br/>Based at Glenside Campus, you’ll learn alongside other students from other health and social care courses, and develop essential people skills. Theres also the opportunity to develop and apply your skills working abroad, and throughout the UK.<br/><br/>Learning disabilities nurses are in demand across the UK, in the NHS, private and voluntary sector.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Glenside Campus
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
B723
Institution Code
B80
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
112
Access to HE Diploma
No specific subjects required.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
No specific subjects required.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics, or equivalent. We do not accept Level 2 Key Skills, Functional Skills or Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy as alternatives to GCSEs.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
No specific subjects required.
A level
No specific subjects required.
T Level
No specific subjects required.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. This qualification cannot be used to satisfy any subject specific entry requirements.
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