Nursing (Learning Disabilities)
University of South WalesPontypridd, United Kingdom
Course overview
Qualify as a nurse and specialise in working alongside children and adults with learning disabilities on a course shaped by those with lived experience.
Key highlights
- Blends nursing knowledge and theory with application in practice
- Focuses on the learning disabilities field of nursing practice
Entry requirements
- A-level: BCC — to exclude General Studies
- Degree: 2:1 — or above
- A-level: BC — to exclude General Studies
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include Mathematics, English
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- Additional condition: dbs_check — An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check on the Child & Adult Workforce and Child & Adult Barring List and subscription to the DBS Update Service is required.
- Access to HE Diploma — Must complete 60 credits overall with at least 45 at level 3 and 15 at Level 2
- T-level: Merit — T Level: M Application advice: We strongly advise applicants to take advantage of the advice available online, from demonstrating you have the relevant qualifications or experience, tips on writing your personal statemen…
- Additional condition: interview — Additional requirements include: All applicants are required to attend an interview.
Scholarships
Chancellors International Development Scholarships
International Development Scholarships of £2,500 are available for students from the regions, for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Up to £2,500Course Kit Bursaries
We are offering course kit bursaries to students in their first year of study to support with course costs.
International Office Scholarship
Undergraduate (including top-ups): upto £1,500. Postgraduate: upto £2,000.
Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship
USW Scholarship £1000
The University of South Wales is offering scholarships worth £1,000 to first year students who wish to study at least 40 credits through the medium of Welsh.
Up to £1,000USW Scholarship £250
The University of South Wales offers scholarships worth £250 to students at levels 4-7 who wish to study at least 5 credits through the medium of Welsh.
Up to £250USW Summer School
Please contact the provider.
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: £9,535 | International: £16,200
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 South Wales, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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