BSc Nursing with Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities)
About this course
BSc (Hons) Nursing with Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities), an undergraduate nursing degree focused on specialist healthcare and support for individuals with learning disabilities and autism. Core topics include Global & Comparative Perspective. The course includes an optional foundation year and incorporates simulated and real-world practice placements to prepare students for professional registration. The first year covers foundational science, academic skills, and an introduction to nursing through compulsory modules such as How the Body and Mind Work, Getting Started in my Nursing Career, Introducing Nursing Practice, So you want to be a learning disability nurse?, Welcome to Learning Disability Nursing Practice, and BSc Nursing Programme Requirements 1. The second year builds on this with Policy and politics in healthcare, Finding your Voice as a Health Professional, Learning Disability Nursing Matters, Actively Participating in Learning Disability Nursing Practice, Complex Care in Learning Disability Nursing Practice, and BSc Nursing Programme Requirements 2. The final year focuses on leadership and advanced practice through modules including Becoming a Newly Qualified Nurse, Using your voice as a health professional, Leading Nursing Practice, Making Decisions in Learning Disability Nursing, Making the Difference in Learning Disability Nursing Practice, and BSc Nursing Programme Requirements 3.
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Entry requirements
96 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM BTEC Diploma: DD Pass Access Course: 96 UCAS points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 96 points from Higher Level Subjects T Level: P (C+) IELTS: 6.5 with no Component lower than 6.5 GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent Applicants are required to be interviewed for the course A satisfactory Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland) and Occupational Health clearance are required for this course. International Students are required to have IELTs 6.5 with 6.5 in each component taken within 2 years of the course start date and no equivalencies will be accepted.
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What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 100%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 100%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 55 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 84%
- Working and studying: 6%
- Further study: 2%
- Unemployed: 1%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 88%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 2%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 1%
- Therapy professionals: 1%
- Find their work meaningful: 97%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 92%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 645 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 92%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 60%
- A degree: 25%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
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, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- How the Body and Mind Work
- Getting Started in my Nursing Career
- Introducing Nursing Practice
- So you want to be a learning disability nurse?
- Welcome to Learning Disability Nursing Practice
- BSc Nursing Programme Requirements 1
- Policy and politics in healthcare
- Finding your Voice as a Health Professional
- Learning Disability Nursing Matters
- Actively Participating in Learning Disability Nursing Practice
- Complex Care in Learning Disability Nursing Practice
- BSc Nursing Programme Requirements 2
- Becoming a Newly Qualified Nurse
- Using your voice as a health professional
- Leading Nursing Practice
- Making Decisions in Learning Disability Nursing
- Making the Difference in Learning Disability Nursing Practice
- BSc Nursing Programme Requirements 3
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Nursing with Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities) at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £29,000 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 £38,000. 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 with Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities) at University of Lancashire do next?
92% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Nursing with Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities) at University of Lancashire?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Nursing with Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities) at University of Lancashire?
The average entrant had 133 UCAS points.
Is BSc Nursing with Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities) at University of Lancashire 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 with Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities) at University of Lancashire?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.