MSc Professional Nursing Learning Disabilities Nursing

The Professional Nursing (Learning Disabilities Nursing) MSc at Queen's University Belfast is an innovative course designed for those with a degree in a health related subject who want to train as Learning Disability Nurses at Masters level. The course combines university based modules with a range of clinical experiences to help provide a thorough grounding in the subject.Course Content: The curriculum focuses on health improvement, protection and wellbeing over time, and the role of nurses in this process. It involves a mixture of teaching strategies, learning resources, and assessment techniques to foster critical and reflective thinking. This includes an Advanced Practice Project, various clinical placements, and studying subjects such as Physical Health in Mental Health, Contemporary Mental Health and Practice Experience.Key Modules: Some of the key modules in this programme include ‘Physical Health and Wellbeing’, ‘Person Centred Care in Mental Health', 'Leadership and Management', 'Foundations for Research', 'Research Project Preparation', 'Contemporary Mental Health', and 'Advanced Issues in Mental Health'.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) which allows students to apply for registration with them upon successful completion of the course.Future Careers: Graduates from the course can look forward to a career in a variety of learning disability services and in a range of roles including those within specialist hospital services, community services, day care services, school nursing, and residential and respite care management. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.