BSc (Hons) LEARNING DISABILITY NURSING
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    BSc (Hons) LEARNING DISABILITY NURSING

    London South Bank University
    London South Bank University
    United Kingdom
    United Kingdom, London
    University Rank:#819
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    Duration3 year(s)
    Next IntakeSeptember 24, 2026

    BSc (Hons) LEARNING DISABILITY NURSING

    About

    A learning experience

    Learning disability nurses enjoy rewarding careers enabling individuals with learning disabilities to live their lives to their full potential. Working across a variety of health and social care settings, you’ll use specialist nursing skills to address health inequalities. Using person-centred practices and partnership working, you’ll learn to assess and promote physical and mental health in people with learning disabilities.

    You’ll develop skills in working with people with autism and complex behaviours, working to break down barriers to full social inclusion. Learning on this course is grounded in a strong evidence base of up-to-date integrated health and social care models.

    We also offer a variety of exciting placements in world-renowned hospitals and Trusts that will help you create a future career that’s fulfilling both personally and professionally. Plus, success on this course makes you eligible to register as a learning disabilities nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

    Why Learning Disability Nursing at LSBU?

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    Graduates of this course are eligible to register as a learning disabilities nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
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    100% satisfaction for Teaching staff and their explanations, engagement, and depth of exploration of ideas and concepts (National Student survey, 2025).
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    You’ll work in a variety of clinical settings such as NHS Trusts, community placements, independent sector and voluntary sector organisations. Our affiliation with world-renowned hospitals and Trusts in London and the South East means we’re industry relevant.
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    LSBU graduates are the highest paid on average amongst all London Modern Universities (LEO 2025).
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    Our heritage - LSBU has been developing, delivering and evaluating courses in the field of learning disability nursing for more than 20 years.
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    95.8% of students on this course said teaching staff made the subject engaging (National Student Survey 2024)
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    Students on this course could be eligible to receive a non-repayable amount of up to £11,000 per academic year with the NHS Learning Support Fund.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry Level Requirements

    Need further information? Call us on 0800 923 8888 to discuss entry requirements.

    • A Level BBC/A*A* and 5 GCSEs including Maths and English at grade 4 or above (previously A*-C) or equivalent; or;
    • BTEC Extended Diploma DMM and 5 GCSEs including Maths and English at grade 4 or above (previously A*-C) or equivalent; or;
    • Access to HE Diploma in Nursing or similar with 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits at Level 3 and 15 Credits at Level 2; and GCSEs Maths and English grade 4 or above (previously A*-C) or equivalent; or;
    • Equivalent level 3 qualifications worth 112 UCAS points; and 5 GCSEs including Maths and English at grade 4 or above (previously A*-C) or equivalent.

    Attributes and values

    Nursing is a very competitive career and it is important you make a high quality application to us. Here are some tips on what attributes, skills and values we are ideally looking for in an LSBU nursing student:

    • Meet the required entry requirements for LSBU nursing courses
    • Has a good understanding of basic numeracy and literacy skills
    • Impeccable communication, caring and helping skills
    • Able to work as part of a team as well as independently
    • Reliable, patient and understanding
    • Motivated
    • Dedicated to a career in nursing and fully comprehends the responsibilities of the role
    • Personal qualities and values in line with those expected by the NHS constitution.

    English language

    Those whom English is not their first language must achieve a minimum score of 7.0 overall or equivalent, with not less than 7.0 in the listening and reading sections and not less than 7.0 in the writing and speaking sections for the International English Language Test Score (IELTS) at the time of application.

    Foundation Year

    If you have been out of study for a considerable amount of time or have slightly missed the entry requirements this course, you can take your first steps to becoming a registered practitioner with our Health and Social Care Foundation year. Boost your qualifications and confidence for further study with this one-year introductory course and on completion of this course you will be guaranteed entry on to one of our 13 health BSc pre-registration health and social care degrees. You might also want to consider our Nursing Associate Foundation Degree, which has slightly lower entry requirements and is an alternative route into a career in Nursing.

    Career

    Careers

    Employability Service

    At LSBU, we want to set you up for a successful career. During your studies – and for two years after you graduate – you’ll have access to our Employability Service, which includes:

    • An online board where you can see a wide range of placements: part-time, full-time or voluntary. You can also drop in to see our Job Shop advisers, who are always available to help you take the next step in your search.
    • Our Careers Gym offering group workshops on CVs, interview techniques and finding work experience, as well as regular presentations from employers across a range of sectors.

    Fee Information

    BSc (Hons) LEARNING DISABILITY NURSING

    London South Bank University

    London South Bank University

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, London

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