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Nursing Studies (Learning Disability)

Study level:
Undergraduate

Course summary

Registered Nurses work in partnership with individuals and families to improve autonomy, promote health and support inclusion of people with learning disabilities.
You will explore key themes within contemporary learning disability practice including meeting health needs, community engagement, person-centred planning, inclusion and integration, and addressing health inequalities.
This programme focuses on meeting the holistic needs of people with learning disabilities. You will undertake a variety of practice learning experiences within a variety of health and social care settings.
Upon graduation you will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

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  • Nursing and Midwifery Council

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How to apply

Apply by
31 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
B761
Institution code:
G42
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements

Standard Qualification requirements

A level - BC

plus GCSE English language and Maths at C/4

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP

plus GCSE Maths and English at C/4

Access to HE Diploma - M: 27 credits P: 18 credits

Access to HE Diploma with minimum of 60 credits with 45 at level 3 . Access to HE Diploma in Health or Care – Requires GCSE Maths and English C/4 if not included in Access Diploma.  SWAP Access to Nursing applications from our partner colleges only, grades required BBB

Scottish Higher - BBC

Must include Higher English or Essay based subject plus National 5 Maths or Application of Maths at C

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points

IB Diploma 24 points including HL English at 5 and SL Maths at 4

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H3, H3

including English or Essay based subject plus Ordinary Level Maths at O3/O4

Scottish HNC - Pass

Most HNC courses accepted, must also have National 5 C in Maths or Application of Maths or SCQF level 5 Numeracy See further information for details of year 2 entry with HNC Care and Administrative Practice

Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6) - Pass

Accepted as equivalent to one Higher at grade B as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry. Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship.

T Level - Pass (C and above)

Health and Science: Science  Health and Science: Healthcare Science  Health and Science: Health  Education and Childcare  plus GCSE Maths and English at C/4 or above

Applicants are expected to have evidence of assessed study (not work based) within the last 5 years.
A reference which should be relevant within the past 9 months.
Applicants must be 17 by the January after their Programme starts
For year 2 - HNC Care and Administrative Practice with B in the Graded Units, successful completion of 600 clinical hours but advised to achieve as close to 620 clinical hours as possible (in designated clinical area).
Candidates need to obtain a minimum of 90% attendance at College and a minimum of 90% attendance at Practice Placement. Applications subject to interview and places and must be supported by the college partner.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Scottish Higher - CCC

Must include Higher English or Essay based subject plus Nat 5 Maths or Application of Maths at C grade or above

GCSE/National 4/National 5 - Nat 5 Maths or Application of Maths at C grade or above

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Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6) - Pass

Accepted as equivalent to one Higher at grade B as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry. Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship.

Applicants should have recent assessed study (not work based) within the past 5 years, and a reference which should be relevant with the past 9 months
Applicants must be 17 by the January after their Programme starts

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Arranged by University
Interview
APPLICANT EVENT DAY ATTENDANCE IS COMPULSORY
Other
applicants must be 17 by the January after their Programme starts

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7IELTS - overall 7 with at least 7 in reading, listening and speaking, and 6.5 in writing

Historical entry grades data

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9250Year 1
Northern Ireland£9250Year 1
Wales£9250Year 1
Channel Islands£9250Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9250Year 1
Scotland£1820Year 1
EU£15200Year 1
International£15200Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

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