BSc Nursing Learning Disabilities
Course overview
The BSc Nursing (Learning Disabilities) at Leeds Trinity University prepares you to become a specialist nurse dedicated to reducing health inequalities and closing the health gap for people with a learning disability. Learning disabilities nurses work in a wide variety of settings, including people's homes, education, residential and community centres, hospitals, and specialist Autism services.
In this course, you will develop the knowledge and skills to deliver person-centred, compassionate, and culturally informed practice that positively impacts the health and wellbeing outcomes of the people you care for. You’ll build knowledge of therapeutic interventions and the pharmacological management of disease, including the safe administration of medication.
Throughout your studies, you will actively engage with contemporary research and learn how to assess, lead, co-ordinate, and deliver care to people and their families. You will learn and practise your clinical skills in a safe and controlled environment using dedicated facilities, including clinical suites and replicated community settings, supported by digital health technologies.
This course is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). On successful completion, graduates are eligible to apply to register with the NMC as a qualified nurse. Studying BSc Nursing (Learning Disabilities) from Leeds Trinity University equips you to work in multi-professional teams and become a leading advocate for the health of people with learning disabilities.
Entry requirements
As part of the application process, you must complete an Enhanced DBS check and health screening to ensure suitability for clinical placements and safeguarding practices.
You will need to write a personal statement to support your application.
Applicants who meet the entry criteria will be invited to interview.
Grade Requirements
- Applicants are to have a UCAS tariff score of 112. This can be obtained through a range of qualifications such as A-levels, BTECs, T-levels, and Access to HE Diplomas.
English Proficiency
- International students are to show proficiency in English by having an IELTS overall score of 7.0 with no component below 7.0 except for Writing which must be 6.5.
Scholarships
Sanctuary Scholarship
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BSc Nursing (Learning Disabilities) from Leeds Trinity University are fit to work in any of the following roles:
- Community Learning Disabilities Nurse
- Specialist Nurse for Autism
- Epilepsy Nurse
- Safeguarding Nurse
- Behavioural Specialist
Cost of study
As an international student, the tuition fee for the BSc Nursing (Learning Disabilities) at Leeds Trinity University is £14,500 per year. It should, however, be noted that fees are subject to an annual increase.
Admission
Applications for the Leeds Trinity University BSc Nursing (Learning Disabilities) course are submitted through UCAS. Our trained counsellors are available to assist you with this process.
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