MSc Nursing Science Registered Nurse (Learning Disability)

The MSc Nursing Science (Registered Nurse - Learning Disability) course offered by Northumbria University is a rigorous and advanced program designed to equip students with the knowledge, competence, and confidence to work in a variety of health and social care settings. This course is Thoughtfully structured and informed by current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for pre-registration nursing education, this programme enables students to meet the needs of individuals with learning disabilities in a broad range of settings.Course Content: Over two years, students undergo various learning experiences to familiarise themselves with the challenges and rewards of learning disability nursing. Some activities include seminars, workshops, laboratory sessions and practical role-play scenarios. Critical to their learning is the clinical exposure, which includes 50% theory and 50% practice.Key Modules: The program includes key modules such as "Complexities of Learning Disability Nursing," "Project - Nursing," and "Contemporary Issues in Learning Disability Practice." Each of these modules is designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and values needed to tackle specific issues and situations related to learning disability nursing.Accreditations: The program is endorsed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), which gives course graduates eligibility to register as a learning disability nurse with the NMC.Future Careers: After completing the course, students would be well-prepared to pursue roles across a range of healthcare settings, including community settings, forensic and secure environments, specialist hospitals, and residential settings. Graduates could also use this qualification to progress to advanced or specialist nursing roles or to conduct research or teach in these disciplines.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.