UndergraduateBachelor of NursingUCAS: B761

Nursing (Learning Disability)

Name: Nursing (Learning Disability)
Price: 9790 GBP
Availability: InStock

Edinburgh Napier University

Edinburgh, Scotland

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3 yearsDuration

£18,220Per Year (Intl)

£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Edinburgh Napier University, the BN Nursing (Learning Disability) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in health sciences. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Voted Best Education Provider for the Undergraduate Nursing Programme of the Year at the SNTA National Awards 2017. Learning disability nurses aim to improve the health and quality of life of people with learning disabilities through evidence-based nursing care and support. This degree course will develop your professional knowledge and understanding in the field of learning disabilities nursing and its application, giving you an academic qualification and the vocational training to become a registered nurse. 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 90% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,000 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Learning Disability Nursing

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Pharmacology and Medicines Management

Mental Health and Wellbeing Support

Developmental Psychology and Lifespan Development

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Evidence-Based Practice and Research Methods

Clinical Placement and Professional Practice

UCAS Code:B761

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

Preferably to include English or a Literary subject* and a Science subject** GCSE grade C/4 in Maths also required. GCSE grade C/4 in English and a Science subject/Double Award Science required for candidates who do not have these subjects at A Level.

International Baccalaureate

25 points

25 points overall with three Higher Level subjects at grades 5, 4, 4, preferably to include English or a Literary subject* and a Science subject** Standard Level Maths, English and a Science subject** at grade 4 also required if not studied at Higher Level.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5
PTE Academic	56	—	—	—	—

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,220

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£54,660

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 — Edinburgh Napier University

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£26,000	£28,000	£30,000
3 years	£18,500	£28,000	£32,000
5 years	£23,500	£31,500	£37,000

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

£28,000

UK average

£28,500

Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 11% above UK average salary

This course

£31,500

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: CAH02-04-08). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working

5%Studying

15%Work & Study

10%Seeking Work

55%Professional Jobs

Official Data

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