Learning Disabilities Nursing BSc (Hons) Integrated Degree Apprenticeship
Kingston UniversityKingston Hill, United Kingdom
Course overview
Advance your career in learning disabilities nursing Gain the knowledge and skills to become a compassionate, highly skilled learning disabilities nurse. With practical placements, hands-on training, and expert guidance, you'll be prepared to excel in the nursing profession. On completion of the programme, you will be recommended to the Nursing and Midwifery Council for professional registration.
Key highlights
- Recommendation to the Nursing and Midwifery Council for professional registration
- Practical placements build real-world learning disabilities nursing experience
- Hands-on training with expert guidance throughout the programme
- Degree apprenticeship combining paid employment with university study
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112-128 — The typical requirement for entry for this programme is 112-128 UCAS points.
- A-level: BBC — Qualifications needed for 2027 Open A-levels BBC (General Studies not accepted) BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction, Merit, Merit Access to HE course to value of 112 UCAS points normally achieved with 21 Distinctions and 1…
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — …Extended Diploma Distinction, Merit, Merit Access to HE course to value of 112 UCAS points normally achieved with 21 Distinctions and 18 Merits Foundation degree in related programmes International Baccalaureate 27 points FETA…
- International Baccalaureate: 27 — …with 21 Distinctions and 18 Merits Foundation degree in related programmes International Baccalaureate 27 points FETAC Level 5 Distinction in all modules Qualifications needed for 2026 Open A-levels BBC (General Studies no…
- GCSE: 4 or above — to include Science
- Additional condition: occupational_health — Admission is subject to: Satisfactory occupational health clearance Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) clearance (enhanced check including checks against the Adult and Child Workforce Barring lists) In…
- Additional condition: dbs_check — …Satisfactory occupational health clearance Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) clearance (enhanced check including checks against the Adult and Child Workforce Barring lists) In appropriate employment for a m…
- Additional condition: interview — …are required to attend a selection day which includes a values-based interview (multiple mini interviews), and an informal assessment of the applicant's current digital literacy skills.
Scholarships
Family Bursary
The family bursary is a 10% tuition fee discount for international students with a direct family connection.
Up to 10% of feesInternational Success Support Scholarship
The International Success Support Scholarship provides £2,500 towards tuition fees.
Up to £2,500Sanctuary Scholarships
Careers this course leads to
- Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities)
- Community Learning Disabilities Nurse
- Learning Disabilities Liaison Nurse
- Forensic Learning Disabilities Nurse
- Specialist Nurse in Positive Behaviour Support
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.
Ready to start?
Book a free consultation and we'll map your fastest route to your place.