Glasgow Caledonian University

Nursing Studies (Learning Disabilities) BSc (Hons)

Glasgow Caledonian UniversityGlasgow, United Kingdom

Course overview

Study nursing at honours degree level with a specific focus on learning disabilities. You can become a registered nurse finding solutions and working with people improving lifestyle and health.

Key highlights

  • Honours-level nursing study focused specifically on learning disabilities
  • Leads to eligibility to become a registered nurse
  • Prepares you to work with people improving lifestyle and health

Entry requirements

  • Additional condition: occupational_health — Please note: All offers for pre-registration nursing are subject to satisfactory Occupational Health and Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) screenings.
  • UCAS tariff points: 102 — Year 1 Standard entry requirement UCAS Tariff: 102 Scottish Higher: BBBC or equivalent including Higher in essay-based subject plus Nat 5 Maths or Application of Maths and one science A Level: BCC or equivalent plus GCSE…
  • Scottish Highers: BBBC — or equivalent including
  • A-level: BCC — or equivalent plus
  • UCAS tariff points: 90 — minimum (widening access) offer
  • Scottish Highers: BCCC — minimum (widening access) offer; or equivalent including
  • A-level: CCC — minimum (widening access) offer; or equivalent including

Scholarships

  • Early Payment Discount

    This award entitles fee-paying students to a discount of 5% if fees are over £5,000 and the fees are paid in full prior to the first teaching date of the course.

  • New to GCU Undergraduate

    Self funding International students who study a full-time course with Glasgow Caledonian University are eligible for up to £2,500 tuition fee discount per year off their course tuition fees.

  • Student Loyalty Discount

    We are pleased to offer a Loyalty Discount of 30% to students who have previously graduated from GCU or one of our Founding institutions.

    Up to 30% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities)
  • Community Learning Disability Nurse
  • Learning Disability Liaison Nurse
  • Forensic Learning Disability Nurse
  • Specialist Behaviour Support Nurse

Cost of study

UK/Home: £14 | International: £372

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

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