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Learning Disabilities Nursing MSc

Kingston University

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Kingston Hill

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    16-SEP-24

  • Duration

    2 years

Course summary

Why choose this course?

If you're looking to make a positive difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities, and already have an undergraduate degree and experience in health and social care, this masters course is for you. You'll become a registered learning disabilities nurse in two years.

This course prepares you for a career in person-centred professional practice across a variety of health and social care settings. You will learn how to enable design and evaluation of care for people with learning disabilities and their families. You will be challenged to develop skills in gathering, analysing and synthesising evidence to ensure health inequalities and social isolation are confronted and resolved.

You'll study the factors that affect people's health and wellbeing, the health inequalities in our society and how we can improve health outcomes for people with a learning disability and autistic spectrum conditions (ASC).

What you will study

This course will share learning with adult, child and mental health nursing students, where you can develop your skills in supporting people with a learning disability across the lifespan.

Topics covered include factors affecting the health and wellbeing of individuals in our changing and diverse society, addressing health inequalities and promoting improved health outcomes for people with a learning disability.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 18,100per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Kingston University

  • University League Table

    87th

  • Campus address

    Kingston University, River House, 53-57 High Street, Kingston upon Thames, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 1LQ, England

Kingston University welcomes students from more than 140 countries. Their fresh ideas and range of life experiences enrich the learning environment on campus.
Well known for its enterprise education expertise, the university has strong industry links with many global brands.
Significant investment in the campus, learning spaces and Future Skills curriculum has enhanced students' learning experience and employability prospects.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    13th out of 81 20

    42nd out of 75 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 209
    144 69%

    14th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    96.0 96%

    63rd

    50
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.09 82%

    8th

    5
  • Entry standards

    / Max 174
    114 63%

    63rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    55th

    26
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.03 81%

    27th

    4

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