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Nursing (Learning Disabilities) BSc (Hons)

Nottingham Trent University

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Clifton Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Introduction:

Care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment: these core NHS values are embedded in our teaching. The World Health Organisation has declared 2020 as “Year of the Nurse”, recognising the huge part they play in day-to-day healthcare. It’s an important and deeply rewarding role.

What you’ll study

Through our flexible curriculum and blended learning approach – building up your theoretical knowledge, and then putting it into practice on placement – you’ll develop your holistic, clinical and decision-making skills in line with the demands of modern nursing. Taught by experienced practitioners – and with the additional input of service users and carer groups – you’ll learn from the very best on your journey towards accreditation as a Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse.

Our course gives you a robust knowledge of learning disabilities nursing practice – as well as the wider sector – both in and outside of the classroom. It’s the perfect combination of theory and practice, allied to great facilities, modules built around the latest research, and teachers who’ve worked for years in professional healthcare. You’ll develop your nursing knowledge based around:

  • a holistic view of patients’ physical and psychological needs
  • the chance to refine and apply your clinical and therapeutic skills
  • a practice-learning environment, with simulated exercises and activities
  • placements in a variety of health and social care settings
  • some fantastic opportunities for career development.

Our nursing degree isn’t just distinguished by the amount of time you’ll spend on placement – it’s how early those placements opportunities arrive on your course. From the outset, we’ll ensure you’re in hands-on, practice-based environments, supporting local healthcare providers and putting your theoretical skills to the test. Alongside the “interprofessional” nature of our teaching – which connects you with experts from across the sector, broadening your skills and knowledge – you’ll have the perfect grounding in learning disabilities nursing.

How you’re assessed

This is a multi-disciplinary programme, and you’ll be assessed through a range of methods and activities. These include:

  • OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examinations) – practical demonstrations of your hands-on nursing skills in a simulated environment
  • observations by Practice Educators of your competency in practice
  • an ePortfolio (PebblePad)
  • case studies
  • reflective accounts
  • presentations
  • essays
  • multiple-choice and short-answer exams
  • your own independent nursing project

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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University information

Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Trent University

  • University League Table

    45th

  • Campus address

    Nottingham Trent University, 50 Shakespeare Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 4FQ, England

NTU is a truly international community, with students and staff from over 160 countries. Based in Nottingham – a welcoming and diverse student city in the UK.
Friendly and experienced regional teams offer expert advice to international students and families – meet in country or online.
Support with meeting entry requirements – preparation courses for bachelor's and master's, academic English and study skills, all on NTU City Campus.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    82nd out of 82 1

    41st out of 73 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 208
    119 57%

    70th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.98 75%

    46th

    12
  • Entry standards

    / Max 180
    128 71%

    40th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    57th

    6
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.18 79%

    27th

    11

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