Learning Disabilities Nursing (pre-registration) MSc
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Course overview
Learning disabilities (LD) nurses provide specialist healthcare and support to people with learning disabilities and additional health needs. Learning disabilities nurses work with individuals across the lifespan, collaborating with their families and carers to reduce health inequalities and promote health. Gain the knowledge, skills, and behaviours to meet the diverse health and care needs of people with learning disabilities across the lifespan.
Course content prepares you to analyse, develop and deliver effective care to people with learning disabilities and to promote independence. There i
Key highlights
- Prepares you to deliver specialist care to people with learning disabilities
- Covers health needs of people with learning disabilities across the lifespan
- Focus on working with families and carers to reduce health inequalities
- Develops skills to analyse, develop and deliver effective care
- Emphasis on promoting health and independence for people with learning disabilities
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include health-related subject; or above
- GCSE: 4/C or above — to include English, Mathematics
- Additional condition: interview — Please refer to the full requirements in the disclaimer section. 5 All learners who meet the admission criteria are interviewed following a values-based recruitment process.
Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Scholarship
£2,500 scholarship for first year only.
Up to £2,500
Careers this course leads to
- Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities)
- Community Learning Disabilities Nurse
- Learning Disabilities Liaison Nurse
- Forensic Learning Disabilities Nurse
- Learning Disabilities Specialist Nurse
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,700 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 Coventry University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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