BSc Learning Disabilities Nursing

The BSc Learning Disabilities Nursing at Coventry University allows students to provide specialist healthcare and support to people with a reduced ability to understand new or complex information. Students will work across a range of settings, including people’s homes, primary and community settings, schools and specialist services, inpatient hospitals and care homes.

The foundation year course helps students develop the necessary skills for degree-level study. They will also explore fundamental knowledge in areas such as anatomy, physiology and pathology, and professional practice for health and wellbeing.

This course equips students to support, empower and safeguard people with learning disabilities. It focuses on the importance of involving individuals, their families and support networks in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of healthcare. Successful completion of this course makes students eligible to apply for professional registration as a learning disabilities nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC).

Coventry University is a public research university established in 1843, known for its commitment to providing relevant and innovative education with a global outlook. The university places a strong emphasis on enhancing students' career opportunities through practical learning experiences and personalised support.

Coventry University offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across various academic fields, including medicine, law, engineering, business, and the arts. The institution is recognised for its welcoming international student community and its focus on delivering high-quality teaching and learning.

Candidates must submit a personal statement explaining their reasons for applying for the course and providing relevant details about their academic background. A relevant academic or professional reference is also necessary. Students have the option to include their CV with their application to highlight any relevant work experience they may have.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants are expected to have 64 UCAS tariff points obtained through GCSE Maths and English at A-C/4-9, and at least one A level or a BTEC equivalent qualification.

English Proficiency:

• Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS overall score of at least 6.0 (or a 5.5 in each section). Alternative qualifications are also accepted.
• If you do not meet the English language requirements, you can achieve the level you need by completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

For international students enrolling in the BSc Learning Disabilities Nursing at Coventry University, the tuition fee is yet to be determined. Refer back to this page for updates.

Coventry provides scholarships and bursaries for international students to help offset tuition costs and other additional costs. Examples of these scholarships include the Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Scholarship, which provides a £3,000 fee reduction; there is an additional £2,500 discount through the Early Discount Payment, and an Alumni Discount of 25% for international students who graduated from Coventry.

Graduates of the BSc Learning Disabilities Nursing from Coventry University can pursue various career roles, including:

• Learning Disability Nurse
• Social Care Worker
• Advanced Nurse Practitioner
• Meantime Health Disability Nurse
• Autism Specialist

To apply for this course, prospective students should send their applications through UCAS. If you need any help with your application, you can speak with one of our experienced advisors.