Nursing (Learning Disabilities)

Are you ready to make a difference and embark on a rewarding career in Learning Disabilities nursing? This BSc (Hons) Nursing course will prepare you to positively contribute to the health and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities.

You will learn how to assess the often complex social and healthcare needs and support the delivery of robust, evidence-based care.

This course will be approved against the Nursing and Midwifery Council Future Nurse: Standards of Proficiency for Registered Nurses.

What you'll study

Designed with input from students, service users and our partners in the NHS, this course will prepare you to think critically and apply your knowledge and skills to pursue a rewarding career in nursing.

This professional degree is recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council. In accordance with their high standards, you will learn to:

• provide, lead and coordinate care that is compassionate and evidence-based
• care for people in their own home, in the community and in hospital
• help to promote health, protect health and prevent ill health
• empower people, communities and populations to take control of their own health decisions and behaviours
• care for people of different ages, backgrounds, cultures and beliefs
• care for people with complex mental, physical, cognitive and behavioural care needs
• provide nursing care for people at the end of their lives
• work across health and social care services, playing a proactive role.

Support

We will provide a supportive learning environment to help you gain confidence as you develop your skills. You will benefit from:

• teaching staff who are highly committed, passionate subject specialists
• a personal tutor to guide you through your course
• regular personalised feedback on your progress in theory and practice components
• access to a variety of practice placements, thanks to our many partners
• high-tech, innovative resources that make your classes fun and engaging.

Learning Disabilities Nursing placement partners

Your placement is an essential part of your course. It will give you practical experience to apply your skills in a real-world setting.

We currently partner with the following healthcare organisations for Learning Disabilities Nursing:

• NHS Trusts, including Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL)
• Private, voluntary and independent organisations (PVIs) including Bupa Healthcare, Cygnet, Royal Hospital for Neuro Disability and The Priory.

It's not too late to study at London’s 2nd highest-rated university for student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2026).

UWL's world-class facilities and outstanding teaching will give you all the tools you need to succeed. Musicians can rehearse in performance rooms, audio recording spaces and a 200 seat black box studio. Pilots can brave the storm in the Boeing 737 flight simulator. Lawyers can perfect their argument in the mock courtrooms, and chefs can whip up delicious creations in industry-standard kitchens and serve real customers at Pillars, the student-run fine-dining restaurant located on campus.

You'll also be learning in one of the world's best student cities (2026 QS Best Student Cities) - think Saturday afternoons in Covent Garden, study sessions in the British Library and live concerts in the O2 arena. With scholarships and bursaries reserved for Clearing applicants, no ambition is out of reach!