Kingston University

Learning Disabilities Nursing BSc (Hons)

Kingston UniversityKingston Hill, United Kingdom

Course overview

Provide life-changing care Ready to make a positive difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities? You’ll be part of a small, enthusiastic cohort, learning from a dynamic teaching team. You’ll learn from researchers and experts, from practice and the Department of Health.

Studying Learning Disabilities Nursing at Kingston will give you a strong foundation for a career with real, life-enhancing impact. Graduates from this course are highly sought after, with previous students working as specialist nurses, nurse therapists, community nurses and in senior management. During the course, you’ll learn about the factors affecting people's health and wellbeing.

You’ll explore the health inequalities in society. And, importantly, you’ll consider how we can improve outcomes for people with learning disabilities. Your course will combine placements, simulated learning and classroom teaching.

In doing so, you’ll develop the skills, values and knowledge you need to manage complex conditions effectively. When you graduate, you’ll be a registered learning disabilities nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). You’ll even receive a £5,000 per year, non-repayable NHS Training Grant to support your studies.

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Key highlights

  • Graduate as an NMC-registered learning disabilities nurse
  • Combines placements, simulated learning and classroom teaching
  • Small cohort taught by researchers, practitioners and Department of Health experts
  • Explores health inequalities and improving outcomes for people with learning disabilities
  • Develop skills to manage complex conditions effectively
  • Eligible for a £5,000-a-year non-repayable NHS Training Grant

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112 — This course requires a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points Qualifications needed for 2027 Open BSc (Hons): 112-128 UCAS tariff points The typical requirement for this course is 112-128 UCAS points, preferably with some hea…
  • UCAS tariff points: 112-128 — …UCAS tariff points Qualifications needed for 2027 Open BSc (Hons): 112-128 UCAS tariff points The typical requirement for this course is 112-128 UCAS points, preferably with some health and science subjects studied.
  • A-level: BBC — You could achieve this with: A-levels: BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Merit Merit Access to HE course: 112 UCAS points normally achieved with 21 Distinctions and 18 Merits You’ll also need GCSEs at grade C/4 or a…
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
  • GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English, Mathematics
  • UCAS tariff points: 64 — BSc (Hons) with Foundation Year: 64 UCAS tariff points Please visit the Nursing Foundation Year course page for full entry requirement details.
  • Additional condition: dbs_check — Admission is subject to occupational health screening and an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, including checks against the Adult and Child Workforce Barring Lists.
  • Additional condition: occupational_health — Admission is subject to occupational health screening and an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, including checks against the Adult and Child Workforce Barring Lists.

Scholarships

  • Family Bursary

    The family bursary is a 10% tuition fee discount for international students with a direct family connection.

    Up to 10% of fees
  • International Success Support Scholarship

    The International Success Support Scholarship provides £2,500 towards tuition fees.

    Up to £2,500
  • Sanctuary Scholarships

Careers this course leads to

  • Registered learning disabilities nurse
  • Specialist nurse
  • Nurse therapist
  • Community learning disabilities nurse
  • Nursing manager

Cost of study

UK/Home: £10,050 per year | International: £19,900 per year

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 Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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