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UndergraduateBachelor of Nursing (with Honours)UCAS: B76B
Learning Disability Nursing (including Foundation Year)
University of ChesterChester, England
4 yearsDuration
£9,535Per Year (Home)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
82%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the BN (Hons) Learning Disability Nursing (including Foundation Year) at University of Chester. Based in Chester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Foundation Year courses have been designed for students who do not have the necessary academic qualifications needed to enter directly into the first year of a degree but who have the ability and commitment to do so. Once the Foundation Year has been completed successfully, you can then go on to complete your nursing degree. The nursing degree is accredited with the NMC. 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 a median graduate salary of £27,500 within three years, and 81% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Health and Social Care Foundations
Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Learning Disability: Concepts and Support
Nursing Practice and Clinical Skills
Pharmacology and Medicines Management
Mental Health and Wellbeing Nursing
Child and Adult Health Nursing
UCAS Code:B76B
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | DDD |
| International Baccalaureate | 24 points |
| UCAS Points | 64 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 61 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
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 — University of Chester
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper 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
79%Working
2%Studying
6%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
92%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 averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
69%
Overall
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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About University of Chester
University of Chester offers Learning Disability Nursing (including Foundation Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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