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UndergraduateBachelor of Nursing (with Honours)UCAS: B761

Learning Disability Nursing

University of Chester
Chester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
82%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BN (Hons) Learning Disability Nursing at University of Chester is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Chester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Become a registered nurse within a changing health and social care arena by understanding the holistic care needs of those with a learning disability, and gain the skills to meet current and future healthcare demands. A key role of the learning disability nurse is to work in partnership with people with learning disabilities of all ages to maintain their holistic health and wellbeing and to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. Learning disability nurses help and support individuals and their families across the age continuum, from birth until death, in a wide variety of ... 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 a median graduate salary of £27,500 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Learning Disability Nursing
Person-Centred Care and Empowerment
Health Assessment and Clinical Skills
Mental Health Nursing Across the Lifespan
Children's Health and Developmental Needs
Adult Nursing and Long-term Conditions
Safeguarding and Promoting Wellbeing
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

CCC - BCC

International Baccalaureate

26 points

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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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 — University of Chester

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,000£28,000£30,000
3 years£22,500£27,500£32,000
5 years£25,000£31,000£36,000

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
£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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
20%Work & Study
90%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
72%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
71%
Organisation and management
24%
Learning resources
96%
Student voice
61%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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