BSc Nursing Studies (Learning Disabilities) (Pre-Registration)
What students say
Based on about 25 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 50%
- Organisation and management: 42%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 95%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 75%
- Caring personal services: 20%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 95%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 20%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
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.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Nursing Studies (Learning Disabilities) (Pre-Registration) at Teesside University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £37,000. The £32,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Learning disabilities nursing.
What do graduates of BSc Nursing Studies (Learning Disabilities) (Pre-Registration) at Teesside 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 Nursing Studies (Learning Disabilities) (Pre-Registration) at Teesside University?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Nursing Studies (Learning Disabilities) (Pre-Registration) at Teesside University?
The average entrant had 129 UCAS points.
Is BSc Nursing Studies (Learning Disabilities) (Pre-Registration) at Teesside 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 Nursing Studies (Learning Disabilities) (Pre-Registration) at Teesside University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.