Overview

Why study here?

In supporting some of the most marginalised and discriminated against, individuals in society, the Learning Disabilities Nursing course from the University of Cumbria aims to redress the power balance, enabling people to take control over their lives.

If you have already completed a FdSc Nursing Associate programme, you will be able to enter directly into the second year of this degree, enabling you to qualify as a learning disability nurse in just two years.This programme will provide you with clinical experience in a rewarding, challenging and caring role and equip you with the skills you need to become a specialised registered nurse. Taught over both Carlisle Fusehill and the Lancaster Campus, you will work within the NMC professional values and gain skills in prioritising people, practising effectively and promoting professionalism. Studying with the University of Cumbria will give you the insight and skills to demonstrate critical thinking in relation to health facilitation, complex healthcare issues and the promotion of health and wellbeing of people with a learning disability.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Biological Sciences for Health

Professional Practice and Accountability

Developing Evidence-Based Practice

Concepts of Health and Social Policy
Pharmacology and Medicine Therapeutics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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72

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lancaster, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Special Education Nursing View 79 other Bachelors in Special Education in United Kingdom

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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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72

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

GCSEs: GCSE English Language and Maths at C/4 or above
A-levels: BCC-BBC
T-levels: P (C+ in the Core) – M P (C+) – M. All subjects accepted, however we recommend T level Healthcare Science or Health for entry to this course
Access to HE: 15 Credits at Distinction & 30 at Merit
CACHE Technical Level 3 and Level 3 Extended Diploma: C - B
OCR Cambridge Technical & Edexcel/Pearson BTEC Level 3 (National) Extended Diploma: MMM – DDM
Scottish Highers: BBBC-BBBB
Irish LC Highers: B1, B2x3 – B2x2, A2x2
Other experience: NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care (Pre 2014 with 2 years health care setting work experience, post 2014 alongside another Level 3 qualification) Experience in health/social care related settings such as a hospital or primary care health centre to application are preferred

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

14900 GBP / year

≈ 14900 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Lancaster

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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Overview

Why study here?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Lancaster

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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