BSc Nursing Learning Disabilities
Course overview
This three-year degree trains students to become registered learning disabilities nurses. The course teaches them the key professional skills for providing high-quality care to people with learning disabilities at any age. Additionally, the course content is current and practical because we develop it with the help of patients and their families.
The programme uses a combined style of teaching, with half the time spent in the classroom and half spent on placements (2,300 hours each). Learning involves attending lectures, workshops, and seminars. To pass, candidates must complete a series of assessments, including written papers, presentations, practical skill tests, and a final large research project.
Entry requirements
Candidates should submit a personal statement in which they say their reasons for applying for the course and display skills gained through academic study, voluntary work, or employment. A related academic or employer reference is also required. Applicants have the option to upload their CVs together with their application to show their work experience.
Grade Requirements
- The usual offer for BSc Nursing (Learning Disabilities) is 112 UCAS Tariff points, gained from up to four qualifications, equivalent to A-level grades like BBC.
- All applicants should also hold GCSEs in English, Maths, and a health or science-related subject at a minimum grade of C / 4 or equivalent Level 2 qualification.
English Language Requirements
- Applicants from non-English-speaking countries must score an overall band of at least 6.5 in the IELTS test, which must include a minimum of 6.0 in both the Speaking and Writing sections and 5.5 in both the Listening and Reading sections, or they can submit equivalent test scores.
Scholarships
English Language Test Discount
You may be entitled to £200 towards the cost of an English Language Test.
Up to £200NTU Excellence Scholarships
Undergraduate and Postgraduate - 50% or 25% off your first year tuition fees.
NTU International Merit Scholarships
International Merit Scholarships: £3,000
Up to £3,000NTU International Scholarships
International Scholarships : £2,000
Up to £2,000NTU Music Scholarship
We may award music tuition for a number of months, a full academic year, or up to the length of your course.
NTU Sanctuary Scholarship
Outstanding Achievement Award
The value of the scholarship is £1,000 for each year of study on your first course at the University (excluding any work placement year).
Up to £1,000Sibling Loyalty Reward
20% discount on tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesSport Scholarships
Potential bursary or fee reduction.
Undergraduate Executive Dean's Scholarship
Undergraduate Executive Dean's Scholarship: £5,000
Up to £5,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of BSc Nursing (Learning Disabilities) from Nottingham Trent University are eligible to register as a Learning Disabilities Nurse and can work in a wide selection of settings within the NHS and the private sector. Careers they can pursue include:
- Staff Nurse in an NHS assessment and treatment unit.
- Specialist Learning Disability Nurse in a community health team.
- Working in private health and social care organisations.
- Nurse within educational settings or residential care.
- Advanced Clinical Practitioner (with further study).
Cost of study
For international students of the BSc Nursing (Learning Disabilities) in Nottingham Trent University, the full-time tuition fee is £17,950 per year, in addition to the Placement Year Fee of £1,905. The tuition fee is subject to an annual increase.
Admission
To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to find out more about this process.
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