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Nursing with Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities), BSc (Hons) at University of Lancashire

University of Lancashire, United Kingdom

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Nursing with Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities) develops the skills, knowledge and behaviours for caring for people with learning disabilities, and may involve working with autistic people and people with acquired brain injuries. Learning disabilities nurses deliver specialist healthcare to children and adults in multi-disciplinary teams.

Faculty: School of Nursing and Midwifery  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Intake: September 2026; September 2027  |  Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 modules include How the Body and Mind Work, Introducing Nursing Practice and Welcome to Learning Disability Nursing Practice. Year 2 includes Learning Disability Nursing Matters and Complex Care in Learning Disability Nursing Practice. Year 3 includes Leading Nursing Practice and Making Decisions in Learning Disability Nursing.

Career pathways

Graduates work in NHS inpatient and community nursing specialisms, the independent and third sector and social services.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK applicants: 96 UCAS points at A-level; BTEC Extended Diploma MMM; BTEC Diploma DD; Access course pass with 96 UCAS points; International Baccalaureate Diploma pass including 96 points from Higher Level subjects; T Level at P (C+); five GCSEs at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent; aptitude test or interview; satisfactory DBS and Occupational Health clearance. International applicants (where applicable): IELTS 6.5 with 6.5 in each component within two years of course start, no equivalencies.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition per year. Source

Intake: September 2026; September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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