BSc (Hons) Nursing (Learning Disabilities)

The BSc Nursing (Learning Disabilities) course at the University of Gloucestershire is a three-year full-time programme designed to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding required to pursue a career in the challenging yet rewarding field of learning disabilities nursing. By combining theory with hands-on experience, this course ensures that students are fully equipped to meet the diverse needs of people with learning disabilities and their families. Course Content: The coursework focuses on providing students with the skills to support, care for and promote the rights and needs of individuals with learning disabilities. The curriculum includes both academic study and practical placement experience. Key Modules: Some of the key modules in the course include Understanding Health and Well-being, Introduction to Safe Practice, Foundations in Learning Disabilities Nursing Practice, and Complexities in Learning Disabilities Nursing.Accreditations: The course is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), validating the qualifications for registration as a nurse in the learning disability field with this professional body.Future Careers: Graduates of this course can expect to find employment in a variety of healthcare settings such as community nursing, residential services, hospitals and specialist services. Careers can range from working as a learning disabilities nurse, community nurse, health facilitator or adviser in a range of healthcare settings.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.