Nursing (Learning Disability) BSc(Hons)
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
Are you passionate about supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorder? If you’re looking for a rewarding, life-long career in nursing, our Nursing (Learning Disability) BSc(Hons) course be for you. Learning disability nurses are qualified to work with individuals with learning disabilities at all ages, from childhood through to end of life.
They work in a person-centred way and are passionate about rights, choice, inclusion, and equality. On this course, you’ll discover that working with individuals with learning disabilities is enjoyable, creative, enriching, and inspiring. The career opportunities of a Learning Disability nurse are varied, too.
You could secure a role within community teams, specialist behaviour teams, nursing care, autism services, children’s services, assessment and treatment services, mental health, and palliative care. The course is designed to help you become a competent, caring, and compassionate nurse. You’ll also develop your communication and interpersonal skills, become confident in person-centred approaches, leadership and management, evidence-based decision making and teamworking.
Regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), this course could lead to a potentially life-enriching career as a learning disability nurse. Throughout your studies, you’ll be supported by a team who are learning disability nurses first and foremost, with extensive and varied practice experience and diverse interests in the field of learning disabilities. Individuals with learning disabilities are involved in the development of teaching materials, too, and will work with you in the classroom.
You’ll also spend 50 per cent of your learning undertaking placement opportunities in a wide range of clinical practice settings, providing care and support for both children and adults.
Key highlights
- Regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Half of learning spent on clinical placements with children and adults
- Taught by experienced learning disability nurses with varied practice backgrounds
- People with learning disabilities help develop materials and teach in class
- Builds person-centred, leadership, management and evidence-based decision-making skills
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBB-BBC — BBB-BBC at A Level .
- UCAS tariff points: 112-120 — If you are studying A Level Science, the endorsement for practical work is essential and a requirement for entry to our degree course. 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
- T-level: Merit — Merit in T Level DDM-DMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma.
- BTEC: DDM-DMM — BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma — with 45 Level 3 credits, 15 at Distinction, 30 at Merit
- GCSE: 4 or above — to include English Language, English Literature, Mathematics
- Additional condition: work_experience — You must demonstrate that you have a broad understanding of learning disability nursing, as well as relevant work experience (employment or voluntary) highlighting your transferable skills.
- Additional condition: dbs_check — You also need satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and occupational health clearances prior to registration on the course.
- Additional condition: occupational_health — You also need satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and occupational health clearances prior to registration on the course.
- Additional condition: minimum_age — 18+ · …or in total) in the last 10 years before applying to us and whilst aged 18 or over.
- Additional condition: interview — Offers will be subject to an interview and references.
Scholarships
Merit-based Scholarships
At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Careers this course leads to
- Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities)
- Community Learning Disability Nurse
- Specialist Behaviour Support Nurse
- Autism Services Nurse
- Children's Learning Disability Nurse
- Assessment and Treatment Nurse
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £19,800
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 Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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