Overview

The Nursing (Learning Disabilities) (Hons) programme from University of Hertfordshire allows you to spend half your time at the university and the other half gaining real-world skills in diverse settings, fueling your passion for supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism.

Key facts

Find fulfillment through supporting the needs of those in your care: This learning disability nursing programme equips you with the essential knowledge and skills to support the physical, psychological, and mental health needs of those you care for.

You'll find fulfillment in witnessing the profound impact of your work on individuals' mental and physical well-being. Your growth will be enhanced by learning alongside peers and faculty who share your commitment to making a difference.

Your future career

Following successful completion of the learning disability nursing programme, you will be entitled to apply for registration as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council UK.

This registration will allow you to take advantage of the diverse opportunities available, enabling you to put into practice all you have learned and make a positive contribution to the lives of people with learning disabilities and their families.

An impressive 98% of Herts health and social care graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes, 2021/22).

Typical areas of work for learning disabilities nurse graduates include:

community nurse

inpatient nurse

forensic nurse

learning disability nurse

specialist nurse

care manager

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Lived Experience of People with a Learning Disability

Communication and Relationship Management Skills for Nursing

Communication and People with a Learning Disability

Developing Health and Wellbeing

Physical Health Needs of People with a Learning Disability

Transition of Young People with a Learning Disability to Adult Services

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hatfield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Typical offer (UCAS points): 112–120

Typical A Level offer: BBC–BBB

Typical IB offer: 112–120 points from a minimum of 2 HL subjects at grade 4 or above (the remaining points to come from a combination of HL, SL and Core)

Typical BTEC offer: DMM–DDM

BTEC National Extended Diploma in Health and Social care or similar area of study

Typical T Level offer: Healthcare Science; Health; Science.

GCSE: Grade 4/C in English Language and Mathematics.

Access courses: 45 credits at level 3, which must equate to a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19450 GBP / year

≈ 19450 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Additional Details

EU students: £19,450 / year

Living costs

Hatfield

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Your future career

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Hatfield

Funding

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