BSc Hons Nursing (Learning Disabilities)

The BSc (Hons) Nursing (Learning Disabilities) course offered by the University of Derby is designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to provide quality nursing care to people with learning disabilities. The course promotes an understanding of the challenges faced by those with learning disabilities and seeks to teach methods to support their physical, psychological, and social well-being. Course Content: The course focuses on a person-centred approach which sees patients as individuals, not just as patients or service users. It involves studying the biological and social sciences, and learning about the ethics and principles of nursing. The course includes a 50% theory and 50% practice balance, enabling students to apply their knowledge in real-world healthcare settings. This is reinforced with inter-professional learning alongside colleagues from other disciplines within health and social care.Key Modules: Some of the core modules include Foundations of Biological Aspects, Foundations of Sociological Aspects, Foundations in Nursing Practice, and Health, Person and Society. In the final year, students can choose from optional modules to tailor their learning.Accreditations: The course is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), ensuring that graduates will be eligible to apply for registration as a nurse in the field of learning disabilities.Future Careers: On successful completion of the course, graduates are prepared for a career in a range of healthcare settings such as residential and nursing homes, schools, community health centres, and hospitals. They could also specialize in areas such as safeguarding, forensic services, health facilitation or senior management roles within NHS Trusts or private healthcare providers.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.