Nursing Studies (Learning Disability) BSc

Course Overview - Nursing Studies (Learning Disability) BSc

Registered Nurses work in partnership with individuals and families to improve autonomy, promote health and support inclusion of people with learning disabilities.
You will explore key themes within contemporary learning disability practice including meeting health needs, community engagement, person-centred planning, inclusion and integration, and addressing health inequalities.
This programme focuses on meeting the holistic needs of people with learning disabilities. You will undertake a variety of practice learning experiences within a variety of health and social care s...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

15/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Cowcaddens Road
Glasgow
G4 0BA

Application Details

Course Code

B761

Institution Code

G42

Points of Entry

Year 1, Year 2

Entry Requirements

Scottish Higher

B,C,C

Must include Higher English or Essay based subject plus National 5 Maths or Application of Maths at C or Numeracy at SCQF level 5

Access to HE Diploma

M:21,P:24

Access to HE Diploma with minimum of 60 credits with 45 at level 3 . Access to HE Diploma in Health or Care – Requires GCSE Maths and English C/4 if not included in Access Diploma.  SWAP Access to Nursing applications from our partner colleges only, grades required BBB

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

24

IB Diploma of 24 with specific scores of SL 4 in Maths and English A at SL or HL at Grade 5 or English B at SL Grade 6 or HL at Grade 5

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

MPP

plus GCSE Maths and English at C/4

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H3,H3,H3

including English or Essay based subject plus Ordinary Level Maths at O3/O4

Scottish HNC

Pass

Most HNC courses accepted, must also have National 5 C in Maths or Application of Maths or SCQF level 5 Numeracy See further information for details of year 2 entry with HNC Care and Administrative Practice or HNC Healthcare Practice

Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)

Pass

Accepted as equivalent to one Higher at grade B as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry. Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship.

A level

B,C

plus GCSE English language and Maths at C/4

T Level

Pass (C and above)

Health and Science: Science  Health and Science: Healthcare Science  Health and Science: Health  Education and Childcare  plus GCSE Maths and English at C/4 or above

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Fees and funding

Scotland £1,820
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,250
EU, International £15,200

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