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Are you looking for an interesting and exciting career in nursing?
Learning disability nurses are qualified to work with individuals with learning disabilities – from childhood through to end of life. They work in a person-centred way and are passionate about rights, choice, inclusion, and equality.
Supporting individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorder – is an enriching and life-affirming experience and this course will help you become a competent, caring, and compassionate learning disability nurse.
You’ll develop communicat...
Are you looking for an interesting and exciting career in nursing? <br/><br/>Learning disability nurses are qualified to work with individuals with learning disabilities – from childhood through to end of life. They work in a person-centred way and are passionate about rights, choice, inclusion, and equality. <br/><br/>Supporting individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorder – is an enriching and life-affirming experience and this course will help you become a competent, caring, and compassionate learning disability nurse. <br/><br/>You’ll develop communication, interpersonal, leadership and management skills, become confident in person-centred approaches, and improve evidence-based decision-making and teamworking. <br/><br/>This blended learning course provides a flexible way to study via mainly digital technologies. You’ll attend the campus for 20 days per year of the course, undertaking practice placements across the NHS and healthcare organisations. <br/><br/>The course is designed for those who would like to become a nurse and are located within the North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, Cheshire and Merseyside, North West, Cumbria or North Lincolnshire. If you’re outside these areas, please visit Health Education England for more information. <br/><br/>**Why Study Nursing (Blended Learning) Learning Disability BSc(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?** <br/>Youll be taught by a team who understand what it is like be a learning disability nurse. Individuals with learning disabilities are also involved in the development of our teaching materials and will work with you on campus. <br/><br/>After successful completion of the course, you can apply to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and work as a Registered Learning Disability Nurse. <br/><br/>On the course, you’ll gain real-world experience through clinical placements in a variety of settings, including the NHS and healthcare organisations in a setting close to your home. You can also borrow a clinical skills kit to familiarise yourself with equipment you may use in practice, and you’ll become part of an online community, showcasing your work, collaborating with peers, and establishing relationships with tutors. You’ll also learn through independent, self-directed study, developing confidence in your self-discipline and organisational skills. <br/><br/>In 2024, the University’s new Daphne Steele Building opens on the site of the National Health Innovation campus, too, allowing Learning Disability Nursing students to benefit from specialist clinical teaching facilities and world-leading research facilities. <br/><br/>**Professional Bodies** <br/>This course is regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). <br/><br/>**Why Huddersfield?** <br/>Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area. <br/><br/>**Not quite ready to start Nursing (Blended Learning) Learning Disability BSc(Hons)?**<br/>Successful completion of our Health Foundation Pathway will equip you with the foundation knowledge to study Learning Disability Nursing.
Take charge of your future through Clearing and find your place at the University of Huddersfield.
Students benefit from inspirational teaching, innovative facilities and resources, all on their two amazing, close-knit and centrally located campuses. Huddersfield focuses on preparing you for real-world experiences in your field, with simulated workspaces such as a trading room, mock law court, crime scene suite, concert venues, engineering workshops, mock hospital facilities and more.
100% of undergraduate students have the opportunity to undertake professional wor...
Take charge of your future through Clearing and find your place at the University of Huddersfield.<br/><br/>Students benefit from inspirational teaching, innovative facilities and resources, all on their two amazing, close-knit and centrally located campuses. Huddersfield focuses on preparing you for real-world experiences in your field, with simulated workspaces such as a trading room, mock law court, crime scene suite, concert venues, engineering workshops, mock hospital facilities and more.<br/><br/>100% of undergraduate students have the opportunity to undertake professional work-related experience whilst at Huddersfield. Students have gained invaluable experience both in the UK and internationally, working for brands such as Deloitte, the BBC, Microsoft and Virgin to name but a few. Huddersfield also offer the Global Professional Award alongside your degree so you can gain valuable skills and attributes that employers are looking for.<br/><br/>Located in the foothills of the Pennines and surrounded by beautiful countryside, Huddersfield is a student-friendly town with plenty to do and has a low cost of living compared to many nearby university locations, such as Leeds and Manchester, meaning you'll have more to do more!<br/><br/>Apply now to an award-winning university with low-cost living. You could end up where you're meant to be.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Distance-online
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
H048
Institution Code
H60
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
120
112
from a combination of Level 3 qualifications. If you are studying A Level Science, the endorsement for practical work is essential and a requirement for entry to our degree course.
D:15,M:30
120-112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
In addition, you must have GCSE English Language or English Literature and Maths at grade 4 or above, or grade C or above if awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme, or Ofqual regulated Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English.
B,B,B
B,B,C
If you are studying A Level Science, the endorsement for practical work is essential and a requirement for entry to our degree course.
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