This course will provide you with experience and confidence in the field of learning disabilities nursing – with an emphasis on leadership and shaping a culture of care.
Students applying for this course may be eligible for the NHS Learning Support Fund, which provides a non-repayable training grant of £5,000 per academic year.
Designed in collaboration with partners in the NHS, the private and voluntary sector, as well as carers and service users, the course provides you with the skills, experience and confidence necessary for a career in Learning Disabilities Nursing. There will also be a strong emphasis on leadership and shaping a culture of care.
In the first year you’ll learn skills fundamental to providing good quality care while learning to lead and manage yourself. In your second year you’ll consider leading and managing care. The third year will focus on leading and managing service to develop your abilities to lead a team and drive service innovation.
You’ll work in supportive teams with practice and academic experts, mentors and personal tutors. Your course is 50% theory and 50% practice and commences with a six-week introductory block with regular placements in professional healthcare settings, allowing you to work with service users, their carers and care providers.
112 UCAS tariff points, BBC at A levels with one subject preferably in a science. DMM at BTEC to include 6 units in a Science or Health Science subject. 2:2 or above in a previous degree, or a Merit in T-Level in a science or health-related subject.
Access to HE Diploma from a QAA recognised Access to HE course in a health or science based subject. Applicants required to meet 112 tariff points (example of achieving this would be 24 distinctions and 15 merits and 6 passes or 21D, 18M and 6P).
You must have a minimum of five subjects at GCSE grade 4/C or above, to include English and Mathematics, or equivalent.
Selection for this course is by interview. Please refer to our interview guide for further information.
In order to study this course, offer holders will need to complete a satisfactory DBS and Health Clearance check.
We welcome applications from mature students (aged 21 and over) and do not necessarily require the same academic qualifications as school leaving applicants, although some entry requirements may still apply for Professionally Accredited Courses. We accept Access to Higher Education Diplomas and make offers on an individual basis.
Please read the entry requirements for your country – and contact our admissions team if you have questions.
If English is not your first language, you are required to provide a language test certificate as evidence of proficiency. This needs to be at Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) level 7.0 or above with a minimum of 7.0 in all sections of the test.
Here's an example of the types of modules you'll study (the contents and structure of the course are reviewed occasionally, but it is unlikely that there will be significant change).
Module information is not available for this programme.
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| Start date | Location | UCAS code |
Fee (UK) Fee per year |
Fee (international) Fee per year |
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| Sep 2024 | Oxstalls, Gloucester | B761 | £9,250 | £16,600 |
| Sep 2025 | Oxstalls, Gloucester | B761 | TBC | TBC |
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At UoG we create a climate for bravery and growth. We instil confidence in all our students, so you can graduate career-ready and meet your ambitions.
96% of our graduates are in work or further study*, but if you’re not in a job 6 months after graduating we’ll guarantee you 6 months of free support, followed by the offer of a paid internship to kickstart your career – plus we’ll commit to lifetime career coaching. Eligibility conditions apply**
Discover our promisesOur nursing (learning disabilities) degree program is developed in collaboration with Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust. We focus on equipping you with adaptable skills to deliver high quality care in a range of settings. You’ll also promote the NHS values and vision, ensuring everyone has greater control of their health and wellbeing.
After graduation, you can work within nursing, making a profound impact on those with learning disabilities. Alternatively, explore roles in healthcare leadership, education, research, or even international nursing.
A key feature of the programme is the involvement of professionals, carers and service users in the planning and delivery of the programme – as well as our strong links to the local community.
We offer the latest equipment, facilities and placements to bring learning to life and make you a confident practising professional. We’ll support you to care for yourself so you’ll be more resilient and efficient when caring for others.
We’ll empower you with the skills needed to support the people in your care and prepare you to work as part of the multidisciplinary team. We’ll help develop the leader in you so you can build effective teams, influence others and set service user agendas.
Help to shape our culture of care and make a difference to people’s lives. We will support you in becoming healthcare professionals of the future.
Placements and practice-based learning are an integral part of the course. From Community Learning Disabilities Teams, to Specialist Services and Residential Care Services, and wide range of other provision, you’ll get the opportunity to put your learning into practice while you study, all while being supported by our dedicated staff.
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