Learning Disability Nursing BSc (Hons)

Learning disability nurses enjoy rewarding careers enabling individuals with learning disabilities to live their lives to their full potential. Working across a variety of health and social care settings, you’ll use specialist nursing skills to address health inequalities. Using person-centred practices and partnership working, you’ll learn to assess and promote physical and mental health in people with learning disabilities.<br/><br/>You’ll develop skills in working with people with autism and complex behaviours, working to break down barriers to full social inclusion. Learning on this course is grounded in a strong evidence base of up-to-date integrated health and social care models.<br/><br/>We also offer a variety of exciting placements in world-renowned hospitals and Trusts that will help you create a future career that’s fulfilling both personally and professionally.

Want to study in the heart of London? With the Thames, Parliament and Tate Modern all within walking distance, you can't get more central than London South Bank University. <br/><br/>At LSBU, all courses are designed with employability in mind. You'll have access to career-relevant modules, professional placements and work simulated facilities, whatever you study. Advertising & Marketing students can work on live briefs, Midwives can learn to keep their cool in real working hospitals, and Forensic Scientists can present their findings in LSBU's very own Crime Scene Flat. <br/><br/>LSBU have also invested over £65 million in their Southwark campus. Expect cutting-edge facilities (including 31 specialist labs and studios), hundreds of dedicated study spaces and the LSBU Active Sports Centres. <br/><br/>The university was honoured with the Outstanding Contribution to the Local Community Award and received high commendation in the Outstanding Support for Students category at the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) Awards. This recognition highlights the university’s commitment to its students and the wider community.<br/><br/>Get in touch with LSBU today, to start your London adventure.