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Learning Disabilities Nursing (pre-registration) MSc

Coventry University

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Coventry (Main Campus)

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    18-JAN-27

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

Learning disabilities (LD) nurses provide specialist healthcare and support to people with learning disabilities and additional health needs. Learning disabilities nurses work with individuals across the lifespan, collaborating with their families and carers to reduce health inequalities and promote health. Gain knowledge, skills, and behaviours to meet the diverse health and care needs of people with learning disabilities across the lifespan. Course content prepares you to analyse, develop and deliver effective care to people with learning disabilities and to promote independence. There is a focus on providing person-centred care and ensuring the health needs of people with learning disabilities are met, emphasising evidence-informed practice, care and compassion. During the course you should develop the clinical and personal skills required to provide autonomous, compassionate and person-centred care. You will have the opportunity to work in multi-disciplinary teams, coordinating care and providing safe evidence-based care. Through recognition of your previous care experience and completion of four practice placements organised by Coventry University during your course, you will achieve 50% practical placement training needed for registration as a learning disabilities nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). The clinical practice experience exposes you to caring for the needs of people with learning disabilities across a range of health services.2,5Study one module at a time, with five weeks of learning followed by one week of assessment per module.Please use the official Coventry University website as your main source of information as our courses are subject to change throughout the year.

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University information

Coventry University

Coventry University

Coventry University

  • University League Table

    57th

  • Campus address

    Coventry (Main Campus), Priory Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5FB, United Kingdom

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In 2024/25, Coventry University Group had 35,000+ global learners.
Coventry University has a strong international outlook, attracting international students and staff and collaborating with overseas partners.
International students can access a number of scholarships, bursaries and discounts to help fund their studies.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Nursing & Midwifery

    24th out of 86

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    130 65%

    14th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    97.0 97%

    21st

    15

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.27 82%

    20th

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