
Nursing (Learning Disabilities) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Nursing (Learning Disabilities) BSc (Hons)
Nurses are compassionate, committed, and a critical part of our communities, and becoming a nurse may be your lifelong ambition; whether youre coming from school, college or a work environment. However youve come to this decision, NTU is the place to be.
Learning disability nursing offers a unique opportunity to work with people across the lifespan. Every person born with a learning disability is unique and they may encounter a wide variety of health issues, and sometimes many at the same time. Our degree programme ensures that by the time you quality, youll have the skills...
Nurses are compassionate, committed, and a critical part of our communities, and becoming a nurse may be your lifelong ambition; whether youre coming from school, college or a work environment. However youve come to this decision, NTU is the place to be.<br/><br/>Learning disability nursing offers a unique opportunity to work with people across the lifespan. Every person born with a learning disability is unique and they may encounter a wide variety of health issues, and sometimes many at the same time. Our degree programme ensures that by the time you quality, youll have the skills, knowledge and professionalism to deliver high standards of Evidence-Based Care that promotes your critical thinking, problem-solving, and compassion.<br/><br/><strong>Why study learning disability nursing at NTU?</strong><br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Youll taught by a dynamic team of lecturers who are also qualified nurses.</strong> Becoming a nurse is an exciting journey we are privileged to take you on.<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>The course is delivered 50% at University</strong>, and 50% in a wide range of clinical practice areas.<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Our amazing facilities</strong> in the Health and Allied Professions Centre allow you to learn effectively and become part of the NTU Nursing community.<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Service users and carers are involved in the development of our curriculum</strong> and take part in face-to-face sessions.<br/>
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Clifton Campus
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Course Code
B762
Institution Code
N91
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
112
104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent)
Access to HE Diploma
Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English grade C/4 or equivalent GCSE Maths grade C/4 or equivalent GCSE Science or health related subject grade C/4 or equivalent
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
104 - 112 UCAS tariff points from your BTEC level 3 National Diploma and up to two A-Level or equivalent qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
104 - 112 UCAS tariff points from your BTEC level 3 National Extended Certificate and up to three A-Levels or equivalent qualifications
A level
104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent)
T Level
We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.
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