Nursing (Learning Disabilities) BSc (Hons)

Nursing is challenging, and incredibly rewarding. Be a brilliant advocate. Meet health and social needs. Break down barriers. Learning disability nurses work across the lifespan to help individuals to maintain independent living, achieve optimal physical and mental health, and live a fulfilling life. You could play a significant role on their journey.

You’ll deepen your understanding of the needs of those with learning disabilities, as well as your awareness of changes and challenges in the healthcare world.

Learn how to conduct physical, psychological, mental, social and emotional need assessments of adults and children with learning disabilities. You’ll get valuable hands-on experience during simulated scenarios and working placements.

An NMC approved degree

On successfully graduating from this course at Edge Hill, you’ll be eligible to register as a qualified learning disability nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. All registered nurses in the UK must engage in continuous professional development to maintain their registration and keep their skills and knowledge up-to-date, ensuring safe and effective practice.

You may be interested in FdSc Nursing Associate, if you do not meet the entry requirements for this programme.

Your future career

When you graduate from our nursing degree specialising in learning disabilities, you’ll be eligible to register as a qualified learning disability nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Learning disability nurses are found in all areas of health, social care and education, as well as prisons and the criminal justice system. With the skills and knowledge developed through our degree, you’ll be able to support people in roles like:

• community learning disability nurse
• nurse specialist in learning disabilities
• learning disability acute liaison nurse
• positive behaviour support practitioner
• specialist practitioner

Following registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, you can search for roles in settings such as:

• residential homes (children and adult)
• supported living accommodation
• assessment and treatment units
• specialist community learning disability teams
• acute hospitals
• criminal justice
• prisons

Some students may wish to specialise with further study. You could investigate career paths for school nurses or health visitors. You may prefer to work as a specialist practitioner, or choose to undertake specific training with CAMHS (Child Adolescent Mental Health Service), such as cognitive behaviour therapy or other therapeutic programmes.