BSc Nursing (Learning Disabilities)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Learning Disabilities Nursing. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Clinical Skills, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme includes an independent research project in the final year, and students may specialise in areas such as communication strategies or behavioural interventions. Designed in collaboration with NHS partners, private and voluntary sector organisations, and service users, the course emphasises leadership in nursing practice.
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements Typical offers 112 UCAS tariff points, BBC at A levels with one subject preferably in a science. DMM at BTEC to include 6 units in a Science or Health Science subject, 2:2 or above in a previous degree, or a Pass (C or above) in T-Level in a science or health-related subject. Access to HE Diploma from a QAA recognised Access to HE course in a health or science based subject. Applicants required to meet 112 tariff points (example of achieving this would be 24 distinctions and 15 merits and 6 passes or 21D, 18M and 6P). Additional requirements You must have a minimum of five subjects at GCSE grade 4/C (or equivalent), including English Language, Maths and Science. Selection by interview Selection for this course is by interview. Please refer to our interview guide for further information. Disclosure and Barring Service Clearance You must declare at the point of application and interview any criminal convictions (spent and otherwise), as this will determine your eligibility to progress through the application process. Once you have been offered and accepted a place on your programme, you will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (adult and child workforce) and send a copy of the DBS certificate to our admissions team. If you have any criminal convictions, a risk assessment will be undertaken to determine your suitability for the programme and profession. All successful applicants MUST complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and this is at the applicant’s expense. Applicants MUST sign up to the DBS
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 37 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 1%
- Unemployed: 1%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 91%
- Administrative occupations: 2%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 2%
- Caring personal services: 2%
- Other Health Professionals: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Who gets in
Based on about 115 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 49%
- Access course: 16%
- A degree: 20%
- Other HE qualification: 8%
- Other qualifications: 3%
- No formal qualifications: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (learning disabilities)
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundation Nursing Practice
- My professional journey: First year student nurse
- Health and wellbeing
- Foundation nursing care
- Academic skills for health and social care
- Scientific enquiry in nursing
- Core care skills provision for Learning disability nursing
- Developing Nursing Practice 1
- My professional journey: developing nursing experience 1
- Public health and inequalities for nursing
- Research design and data analysis
- Interdisciplinary team working
- Developing Nursing Practice 2
- My professional journey: developing nursing experience 2
- Health assessment and clinical decision making for Learning disability nursing
- Complex care and medicines management in Learning disability nursing
- Learning Disability Nursing: Autistic Spectrum Disorder
- Consolidating Nursing Practice
- My professional journey: consolidating my knowledge and preparing to be a registered nurse
- Leading high quality and safe care in nursing
- Medicines and public health
- Independent Project
- Contemporary nursing and innovation
- Learning Disability Nursing Specialisms
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Nursing (Learning Disabilities) at University of Gloucestershire earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £31,000. The £30,000 median after fifteen months is the same as the UK median for Learning disabilities nursing.
What do graduates of BSc Nursing (Learning Disabilities) at University of Gloucestershire do next?
93% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Nursing (Learning Disabilities) at University of Gloucestershire?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Nursing (Learning Disabilities) at University of Gloucestershire?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 112 UCAS points.
Is BSc Nursing (Learning Disabilities) at University of Gloucestershire accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (learning disabilities)
How many students continue on BSc Nursing (Learning Disabilities) at University of Gloucestershire?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.