Community Nursing Specialist Practice Qualification (SPQ): Learning Disability (PGDip) PGDip at Bangor University

Programme overview

The Community Nursing SPQ: Learning Disability PGDip is a part-time online Specialist Practice Qualification for registered nurses specialising in inclusive care for children, young people and adults in community settings. It leads to a recordable NMC qualification in Specialist Practice and develops person-centred practice and leadership in multi-agency settings.

Duration: 2 years part-time (online) | Intake: September 2026 (application deadline 31 July 2026) | Study mode: part-time | Location: Bangor, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Online learning covering advanced knowledge in learning disability care, person-centred practice, inclusive rights-based approaches and leadership in multi-agency settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must be currently registered with the NMC for more than one year; normally hold a 2:1 or First in an undergraduate degree (2:2 considered case by case on references and personal statement); evidence access to clinical placements aligned to programme outcomes; hold a current enhanced DBS; and provide a strong personal statement and professional reference. A supplementary application form is required. Deadline: 31 July 2026 for September 2026 start. Applications from international students based outside the UK are not accepted (fully NMC-registered international candidates working in the UK who meet all requirements may contact the university).

Intake: 2026

Duration: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.bangor.ac.uk/study/apply

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