Overview

The Nursing (Learning Disabilities) (Hons) BSc programme from UWE Bristol (University of the West of England) offers opportunities for diverse placements aboard and throughout the UK, to enrich your experience even further. Throughout your Learning Disabilities Nursing degree, you'll have the exciting opportunity to apply for an international experience with a variety of options. In some instances the application process will be competitive.

Career opportunities:

Registered learning disability nurses are in demand across the UK, so as a BSc(Hons) Nursing (Learning Disabilities) graduate, you'll be highly employable.

Graduates from our Learning Disabilities Nursing degree enter careers in a variety of roles for the NHS, private and voluntary sector employers, in community and hospital settings.

Due to the needs of our service users, graduates often branch out into other specialisms. These include acquired brain injury, neurology, nurse prescribing, dementia, primary and secondary care and mental health care, adult or children's services, and specialist teams. With so many new doors opening, this is an exciting time for the learning disability nurse.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by The Nursing and Midwifery Council.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Episodes of Care

Pharmacology and Medicines Management

Research Methodologies of Nursing Enquiry

Supporting People with Complex Needs

Leadership and Supervision

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bristol, 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

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tariff points: 112

Contextual tariff: See the contextual offers page.

GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics, or equivalent.

A-level subjects: No specific subjects required.

EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required.

Access: No specific subjects required.

Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required.

Irish Highers: No specific subjects required.

T Levels: No specific subjects required.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17000 GBP / year

≈ 17000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Bristol

United Kingdom

750 - 1260 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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Career opportunities:

Accreditation

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

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

Living costs

Bristol

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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