BSc (Honours) Nursing (Learning Disabilities) at The Open University

Programme overview

A work-based BSc (Honours) Nursing combining practice-based and online learning, leading to eligibility to join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register on completion (subject to NMC approval). Students study the four fields of nursing practice before specialising in the final year. The degree has three stages of 120 credits.

Intake: Feb, Mar, Jun and Oct module starts (practice-based modules) | Study mode: part-time distance learning | Location: Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers Introducing health and social care (KYN102) and Introduction to healthcare practice (KYN104). Year 2 includes Understanding nursing: knowledge and theory (KYN210) and a practice module. Year 3 combines Assimilating nursing: knowledge and theory (KYN325) with one field module: adult (KYN326), mental health (KYN327), learning disabilities (KYN328) or children and young people (KYN329).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must work in a relevant healthcare environment and have employer support. Applicants contact the Student Recruitment Team, are referred to the local Nursing team for a discussion and may then receive the Pre-Registration Nursing Programme (PRNP) application form. Applicants must meet the NMC education and personal attributes for nursing, including minimum numeracy and literacy. Relevant higher-education healthcare study from the last 10 years (for example Nursing Associate, Assistant Practitioner, DipHE or degree) may count towards the degree.

Domestic applicants: GBP 29,370 for the whole programme (2026/27). Published qualification fee for England, 2026/27 academic-year basis; valid for modules starting before 31 July 2027. Tuition only; Full-Time Tuition Fee Loan may apply. International fee not stated. Source

Intake: Feb, Mar, Jun and Oct module starts (practice-based modules)

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