Nursing (Learning Disabilities) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Nursing (Learning Disabilities) BSc (Hons)
Study our accredited BSc(Hons) Nursing (Learning Disabilities) to graduate as a registered nurse. Youll 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. Youll be the advocate and a trusted professional, supporting people who too often go unheard. Youll support individuals to make decisions about their health, break down b...
Study our accredited BSc(Hons) Nursing (Learning Disabilities) to graduate as a registered nurse. Youll 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.<br/><br/><strong>Why study learning disabilities nursing?</strong><br/>Learning disabilities nursing is a powerful calling. Youll be the advocate and a trusted professional, supporting people who too often go unheard. Youll support individuals to make decisions about their health, break down barriers, undertake nursing interventions and work to reduce health inequities.<br/><br/>Youll 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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/><strong>Why UWE Bristol?</strong><br/>BSc(Hons) Nursing (Learning Disabilities) is 50% theory and 50% practice. Youll develop your skills, knowledge and understanding on campus and in the workplace, and strong therapeutic relationships with service users, families and our established partners.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>The course offers opportunities for diverse placements aboard and throughout the UK, to enrich your experience even further. Throughout your Learning Disabilities Nursing degree, youll have the exciting opportunity to apply for an international experience with a variety of options. In some instances the application process will be competitive.<br/><br/>International experiences can be between one to five weeks. Youll 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.<br/><br/><strong>Where can it take me?</strong><br/>Learning disabilities nurses work across a range of different healthcare environments within UK, such as the in the NHS, private and voluntary sectors.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Glenside Campus
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Course Code
B723
Institution Code
B80
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
112
Access to HE Diploma
No specific subjects required.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
No specific subjects required.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics, or equivalent. We do not accept Level 2 Key Skills, Functional Skills or Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy as alternatives to GCSEs.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
No specific subjects required.
A level
No specific subjects required.
T Level
No specific subjects required.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. This qualification cannot be used to satisfy any subject specific entry requirements.
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