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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Visit programme websiteProgramme 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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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
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
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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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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents19450 GBP / year≈ 19450 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents9790 GBP / year≈ 9790 GBP / year
Additional Details
- EU students: £19,450 / year
Living costs
Hatfield
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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