BSc Learning Disabilities Nursing

The BSc Learning Disabilities Nursing at Coventry University is designed to prepare you to provide specialist healthcare and support to people with a significantly reduced ability to understand new or complex information. You will gain the skills to deliver professional and impactful care across numerous healthcare environments.

You will study different subjects in this course, including some that are for your specific nursing field and others that are for all nursing students. Some of the main topics you will learn about are clinical skills, pharmacology (how medicines work), communications, nursing models and theory, and working with other health professionals.

After you successfully finish this course, you will be able to apply to become a registered nurse for people with learning disabilities with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC). The BSc Learning Disabilities Nursing at Coventry University is for enthusiastic individuals who have a compassionate attitude and are eager to learn.

Coventry University is a public university that was established in 1843. It has a strong focus on international partnerships and is always looking for new ways to teach students. The main goals of the university are to help graduates find jobs, provide practical learning, and offer personal support to each student. This helps students get the knowledge and skills they need for their future careers.

Coventry University offers many different courses for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. These courses are in subjects such as Medicine, Law, Engineering, Business, and the Arts. The university is also known for being a welcoming place for international students and has been given awards for its high-quality teaching and facilities.

Grade Requirements:

• To be accepted onto this course, you will need a minimum of 104 UCAS points. These points can come from different qualifications. For example, you can have A-levels with grades of BCC, a BTEC Extended Diploma with a grade of DMM in a Health, Sport, or Science-based subject, or an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with 27 points.
• If you have an Access to HE Diploma, you should have 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction in Health units.

English Proficiency:

• International students are to show proficiency in English by having an IELTS overall score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with at least 5.5 in each of the components.

The tuition fee to study this course is unavailable at the moment. Please refer back to this page later for updates.

Coventry University offers several scholarships to help international students with their tuition fees. For example, the International CU Undergraduate Scholarship can reduce the cost of your studies. Other scholarships and discounts, such as the Vice-Chancellor's Postgraduate and Undergraduate Scholarships and an Early Payment Discount, may also be available to you.

Graduates of the BSc Learning Disabilities Nursing from Coventry University are qualified for employment in roles such as the following:

• Consultant Nurse
• Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Learning Disability Nurse
• Nurse Practitioner (Autism)
• Healthcare Support Worker

You can apply for this course directly to the university, through UCAS, or through a trusted representative such as AHZ. Our experienced counsellors will provide guidance and help you throughout the application process.