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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B761

Learning Disability Nursing

Birmingham City University
Birmingham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£18,570Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
82%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Learning Disability Nursing at Birmingham City University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Learning disability nurses can make a difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities and their families. Study learning disability nursing at one of the country’s largest nursing colleges, with 100% graduate employability rate, to gain all the knowledge and experience needed to fulfil the role of a learning disability nurse. Our aim is to develop you into a graduate nurse who is able to work flexibly across a range of settings and meet the health needs of the whole person throughout their lifespan. International tuition fees are £18,570 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £29,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice
Human Biology and Pathophysiology
Person-Centred Care and Communication
Learning Disability: Concepts and Support
Mental Health and Wellbeing Across the Lifespan
Pharmacology and Medicines Management
Practice Placement Year One
Evidence-Based Practice and Research Methods
UCAS Code:B761
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB

120 UCAS tariff points from three A Levels. Grades BBB (or equivalent). Required subjects: Health and Social Care, Psychology, Sociology or a Science subject at A Level or level 3 equivalent. Excluded subjects: General Studies; Critical Thinking; Extended Project.

International Baccalaureate

30 points

Obtain a minimum of 30 points overall. Required subjects: One of Biology, Chemistry or Physics at Higher level. For students who do not already hold a GCSE in Mathematics at grade C/4 or above, grade 5 in Maths (Standard level) from the IB Diploma will be accepted. For students who do not already hold a GCSE in English Language at grade C/4 or above, English Language (Standard level) from the IB Diploma will be accepted. For English A, this must be grade 4 or above; for English B, this must be grade 5.

UCAS Points120

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,570

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£55,710

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Birmingham City University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,000£28,000£28,500
3 years£24,000£29,500£36,000
5 years£22,500£33,500£40,000

UK subject average: £28,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,500
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 18% above UK average salary
This course
£33,500
UK average
£28,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

90%Working
10%Work & Study
85%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
82%
Learning opportunities
78%
Assessment and feedback
85%
Academic support
77%
Organisation and management
46%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
60%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
65%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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£750scholarship value
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£2,000scholarship value
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£1,000scholarship value
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About Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University offers Learning Disability Nursing as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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