Nursing (Learning Disabilities)

Study our accredited BSc(Hons) Nursing (Learning Disabilities) to graduate as a registered nurse. You'll be immersed in hands-on clinical experiences, supported by strong employer partnerships that can open doors to real-world opportunities prepare you for a rewarding and transformative career.

Why study learning disabilities nursing?
Learning disabilities nursing is a powerful calling. You'll be the advocate and a trusted professional, supporting people who too often go unheard. You'll support individuals to make decisions about their health, break down barriers, undertake nursing interventions and work to reduce health inequities.

You'll develop meaningful relationships with the people you support, transforming their lives while shaping healthcare experiences that matter, stepping in a purposeful, impactful and empowering career.

A £5,000 per year training grant is available for home students along with an additional £1,000 per year grant because learning disabilities nurses are in demand in the UK and worldwide. Further information is available on the NHS Business Services website.

Why UWE Bristol?
BSc(Hons) Nursing (Learning Disabilities) is 50% theory and 50% practice. You'll develop your skills, knowledge and understanding on campus and in the workplace, and strong therapeutic relationships with service users, families and our established partners.

Learn from a passionate, team with a range of experience across the many different aspects of nursing. As many of our staff are active researchers, your learning will be enriched by the latest in best practice and clinical understanding.

The course offers opportunities for diverse placements aboard and throughout the UK, to enrich your experience even further. Throughout your Learning Disabilities Nursing degree, you'll have the exciting opportunity to apply for an international experience with a variety of options. In some instances the application process will be competitive.

International experiences can be between one to five weeks. You'll need to self-finance these experiences, but Home students can apply for means-tested bursary funds. Having an international experience provides opportunities to be internationally mobile and entrepreneurial, and make a difference to our local community.

Where can it take me?
Learning disabilities nurses work across a range of different healthcare environments within UK, such as the in the NHS, private and voluntary sectors.

University is a time to try new things, meet new people and make new goals. With Clearing at UWE Bristol, you'll get the chance to take control of your future and choose an exciting path for yourself.

UWE Bristol offers over 100 professionally accredited courses, including Architecture, Accounting and Finance, Games Technology, Mathematics and Sport Rehabilitation. Whether you're studying an arts, business, healthcare or science degree, all undergraduate courses are designed with employability in mind. You can work a year in industry, study across the world, and get one-to-one careers advice on campus. It's no wonder an outstanding 89% of students find work or further study just 15 months after graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022/23, published 2025).

You'll also be studying in a top 10 most popular city in the UK (YouGov, 2026). With famous festivals, renowned galleries, lively nightclubs and independent restaurants right on your doorstep, you're guaranteed an incredible student experience in Bristol. With famous festivals, renowned galleries, lively nightclubs and independent restaurants right on your doorstep, you're guaranteed an incredible student experience in Bristol.

Your Future, Right Here. Study at UWE Bristol. Choose to do Clearing right.