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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B761

Nursing (Learning Disabilities)

Edge Hill University
Ormskirk, England
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3 yearsDuration
£14,500Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
79%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the BSc (Hons) Nursing (Learning Disabilities) at Edge Hill University. Based in Ormskirk, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Do you want to help children and adults with learning disabilities live fulfilling lives? Gain eligibility to register as a qualified learning disability nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Learning disability nurses work across the lifespan to help individuals to maintain independent living, achieve optimal physical and mental health, and live a fulfilling life. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,500 within three years, and a 85% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Learning Disability Nursing
Health Assessment and Clinical Skills
Mental Health and Psychological Wellbeing
Lifespan Development and Support
Safeguarding and Advocacy Practice
Pharmacology and Medicines Management
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Professional Practice and Reflective Learning
UCAS Code:B761
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC - BBC

Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.

UCAS Points104

🗣️ 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

£14,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£43,500

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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 — Edge Hill University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,000£28,000£28,500
3 years£21,500£27,500£33,000
5 years£24,000£31,000£37,500

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
£27,500
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£28,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 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
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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
79%
Learning opportunities
82%
Assessment and feedback
83%
Academic support
80%
Organisation and management
63%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
75%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
84%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Edge Hill University

Edge Hill University offers Nursing (Learning Disabilities) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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