BSc (Hons) Nursing (Learning Disabilities)
University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Course overview
Do you feel passionate about health and social inclusion for those who are more vulnerable in society? Do you believe everyone deserves to live a fulfilling life whilst maintaining their independence? If so, our learning disabilities nursing degree is perfect for you.
As a learning disability nurse, you’ll also work in partnership with family, carers and specialist healthcare professionals, promoting health and wellbeing, to ensure that people with learning disabilities reach their full potential.
Key highlights
- Focuses on health and social inclusion for people with learning disabilities
- Work in partnership with families, carers and specialist healthcare professionals
- Develops skills in promoting health and wellbeing
- Supports people with learning disabilities to live independent, fulfilling lives
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112-120 — Text: Typical offer (UCAS points)112-120
- A-level: BBC-BBB — A Level: BBC-BBB
- International Baccalaureate: 112-120 — 112-120 points from a minimum of 2 HL subjects at grade 4 or above (the remaining points to come from a combination of HL, SL and Core
- BTEC: DMM-DDM — BTEC National Extended Diploma in Health and Social care or similar area of study
- Additional condition: interview — …demonstration of the NHS constitution’s “Values and Behaviours”, satisfactory interviews, numeracy and literacy test, health screening and the Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) checks.
- Additional condition: dbs_check — …satisfactory interviews, numeracy and literacy test, health screening and the Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) checks.
- T-level — Healthcare Science; Health; Science. GCSEGrade 4/C in English Language and Mathematics. Access courses45 credits at level 3, which must equate to a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points Additional information All offers will be subject to the…
Scholarships
Dannenberg Scholarship (BEng)
£1,000 (or share of)
Jarvis Centenary Scholarship
£5,000 (over three years of study: £1,000 in the first year, £2,000 each in the second and third years) with at least one site visit or period of work experience with Jarvis Homes
Up to £5,000Kurt Dannenberg Bursary
£1,000 (or share of)
Up to £1,000Professor Peter Lines Scholarship
Value: £1,000
Up to £1,000The Janice Ann McNaughton Bursary
£3,000 (paid in the first year of study)
Up to £3,000The Judges' and High Sheriffs' Scholarship
two students will be awarded £1,500 each
Up to £1,500
Careers this course leads to
- Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities)
- Community Learning Disability Nurse
- Learning Disability Liaison Nurse
- Specialist Learning Disability Nurse
- Forensic Learning Disability Nurse
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £19,450
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 University of Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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