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Learning Disabilities Nursing

Coventry University

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Coventry University

Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Coventry

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary


You can choose to study this course in Coventry or Scarborough.


This degree combines theory with practice-based learning to lead you to professional registration and a rewarding career as a learning disabilities nurse.

Learning disabilities nurses provide specialist healthcare and support to people with a significantly reduced ability to understand new or complex information. They work across a range of settings including people’s homes, primary and community settings, schools and specialist services, in-patient hospitals and care homes.This course aims to equip you to support, empower and safeguard people with learning disabilities. It emphasises the importance of involving individuals, their families and support networks in the holistic assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.- Successful completion of this course makes you eligible to apply for professional registration as a learning disabilities nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC).- Gain the skills to deliver professional, impactful, evidence-informed care across a range of dynamic and diverse healthcare environments.- Learn to collaborate and thrive as a learning disabilities nurse across and within multidisciplinary teams to coordinate safe, evidenced-based care delivery.- Study one academic module at a time, with five weeks of learning followed by one week of assessment per module.- All eligible learners on this course can apply for a minimum payment from the government of £5,000 per year. You can apply for additional payments if you incur childcare costs.- 50% of your learning will take place in diverse practice-based learning environments where you will apply your theoretical knowledge to the real world.


Why you should study this course

The course is aimed at committed and enthusiastic individuals who embody a compassionate attitude and are eager to acquire the skills to deliver professional, impactful and evidence-informed care.- Our approach supports you to develop a strong sense of professional identity as a learning disabilities nurse from the outset.- Learn to thrive in dynamic healthcare environments and multidisciplinary teams, developing your relationship management skills.- Focus on one academic module at a time, with five weeks of learning followed by one week of assessment per module.Gain the skills and experience to transform lives, communities and the future of healthcare delivery. We aim to empower you to become a stand-out healthcare professional, capable, competent and confident in your field and role within the wider healthcare team.


For full course and professional body accreditation information please check the course page on the Coventry University website.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

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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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