MSc Learning Disabilities Nursing (pre-registration) - Reading at University of West London

Entry requirements

All applicants will require an: Undergraduate degree at classification 2:2 or above, in any subject. GCSE English and maths (grade 9 - 4 / A* - C) or Level 2 equivalents. All offers are subject to: A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Completion of an occupational health questionnaire and clearance. Find out more about the occupational health clearance requirements, tests and immunisations (PDF, 723kb). A satisfactory character reference from a suitable referee (not a family member or friend). Selection Process. If you have the qualifications for this course, you will be asked to attend an individual values-based interview with an academic, clinician and service user/carer. Find out more about reasonable adjustments . Age. Applicants must be 18 years of age at commencement of the course. Additional entry requirement: Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Portfolio. All applicants who are successful at interview will be required to complete a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) portfolio as part of the admissions process. Guidance and support will be provided for this. For the MSc Learning Disabilities Nursing (pre-registration): 2 years (On-campus or Blended Learning): Your RPL portfolio will document and evidence: 500 hours of prior theoretical learning from your undergraduate degree. 500 hours of formal healthcare experience (approximately 4 months), completed within the last two years and verified by an NMC registered nurse. For the MSc Learning Disabilities Nursing with Extended Practice (pre-registration) 2 years and 15 weeks (On-campus or Blended Learning): 500 hours of prior theoretical learning from your undergraduate degree.