BSc Learning Disabilities Nursing
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Learning Disabilities Nursing. Core topics include clinical skills. The programme includes a shared first year across all nursing fields, with an optional module available in Year 2. Practice placements with partner care providers run throughout the three years, and students can attend the Positive Choices Learning Disability Conference.
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Entry requirements
Qualifications needed for 2027 BSc (Hons): 112-128 UCAS tariff points The typical requirement for this course is 112-128 UCAS points, preferably with some health and science subjects studied. You could achieve this with: You’ll also need GCSEs at grade C/4 or above in English and mathematics. We accept equivalent qualifications, such as Functional/Key skills Level 2 in numeracy and literacy. BSc (Hons) with Foundation Year: 64 UCAS tariff points Please visit the Nursing Foundation Year course page for full entry requirement details. Additional requirements: We encourage all candidates to gain some practical work experience in a care setting before starting the course. Admission is subject to occupational health screening and an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, including checks against the Adult and Child Workforce Barring Lists. If your initial application is successful, we’ll invite you to an online interview. This will include a series of short value-based questions, tasks or scenarios. English language: English language requirement for this course: an Academic IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no element below 5.5. Applicants who do not meet the English language requirements could be eligible to join our pre-sessional English language course. For more details, check out our English Language Programmes page . Applicants from a recognised majority English speaking country (MESCs) do not need to meet these requirements. You will find more information on country-specific entry requirements in the country-specific section of our website.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 56%: 37 offers from 66 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 100%
- Assessment and feedback: 97%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 98%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 97%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 95%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 85%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 360 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 59%
- South East: 26%
- South West: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 25%
- Access course: 15%
- A degree: 35%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Practice Assessment Module 1
- Introduction to Learning Disabilities Nursing
- Applied Life Sciences for Nursing Practice
- Public Health
- Health and Wellbeing of People with Learning Disabilities
- Evidence-Based Healthcare for Nursing Practice
- Providing and Evaluating Evidence Based Care with People with Learning Disabilities
- Pharmacology for Nursing Practice
- Option Module
- Collaborative learning and teaching in practice
- Becoming a Registrant
- Leading care in Learning Disabilities Nursing
- Complex Care for Learning Disabilities Nursing
- Practice Assessment Module 3
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Learning Disabilities Nursing at Kingston University earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £34,500 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £44,000. The £37,000 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Learning disabilities nursing.
What do graduates of BSc Learning Disabilities Nursing at Kingston University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Learning Disabilities Nursing at Kingston University?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Learning Disabilities Nursing at Kingston University?
The average entrant had 118 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Learning Disabilities Nursing at Kingston University?
56% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 37 offers from 66 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Learning Disabilities Nursing at Kingston University 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 Learning Disabilities Nursing at Kingston University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.