BSc (Hons) Learning Disabilities Nursing and Social Work (Integrated Practice)

Key highlights

• Leads to dual registration as learning disabilities nurse and social worker
• Combines learning disabilities nursing with generic social work training
• Integrated practice approach across health and social care

Entry requirements

Scholarships

• Global Gold Excellence Scholarship

  For undergraduate - £3,500; For postgraduate - £3,000

• Global Silver Excellence Scholarship

  For undergraduate - £3,000; For postgraduate - £2,500

• IFY Excellence Scholarship

  For qualifying applicants, the IFY Excellence Scholarship is worth £2,500 for one year of study on the IFY programme starting from September 2026.

  Up to £2,500

Careers this course leads to

• Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities)
• Registered Social Worker
• Community Learning Disabilities Nurse
• Learning Disabilities Social Worker
• Learning Disabilities Team Lead

Cost of study

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Salford, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.