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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Nursing Science, Registered Nurse (Learning Disability) (Extended Degree)
Northumbria University, Newcastle
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Nursing Science, Registered Nurse (Learning Disability) (Extended Degree) course at Northumbria University, Newcastle.
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Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: Z078
Here's what Northumbria University, Newcastle says about its Nursing Science, Registered Nurse (Learning Disability) (Extended Degree) course.
Northumbria University has an established reputation for excellence and innovation in nursing education.
We are working closely with our NHS partners to deliver a pre-registration Nursing Science course that embodies the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s ‘FutureNurse’ standards, to equip you to lead your profession.
You will study partially at our Coach Lane Campus, and partially on placement, with both strands running alongside each other to give an integrated approach to theory and practice. Study abroad opportunities may be available.
This programme will equip you to be curious, creative and collaborative in your care. It will allow your compassion to thrive within an evidence-based approach, and enable you to make a genuine impact on the health and wellbeing of your clients and patients with learning disabilities.
The BSc Nursing Science (Learning Disability) course will provide you with experience in a caring role and prepare you to become a Registered Nurse who is capable of prioritising people, practising effectively and promoting professionalism. Studying within the requirements of the NMC standards means that you will have the ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills in relation to complex healthcare issues and the health and wellbeing of service users with a learning disability.
Extended Degree This extended degree provides an alternative route to higher education and supports those who don’t meet the standard entry requirements for an undergraduate degree. It includes a foundation year where you will explore a wide range of topics relating to health, education and social care.
What will I learn in my Foundation Year? In the foundation year, you will establish a solid foundation in key debates, theory, and practice, while developing research skills relevant to health, education, and social care. You will deepen your understanding of the broader factors influencing health, education, and social care, and will learn the necessary skills to advance to the degree level.
The foundation year of the course delivered at level 3 which develops your ability to study in Higher Education is not accredited. Subsequent levels and years are accredited and deliver the knowledge, competencies, and skills required to meet the specific course accreditation requirements that relate to the approved accredited award title.
Source: Northumbria University, Newcastle
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Health
Location
Coach Lane Campus | Newcastle upon Tyne
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Learning disabilities nursing
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
For a full list of the modules on your course, please access the course pages at www.northumbria.ac.uk
How you will be assessed
Your tutors will use a variety of teaching methods, which may include lectures, seminars, problem-based workshops, case discussions, practical activities, group work and tutorials. Teaching is backed up by a well-designed support system that will underpin your learning journey. You will have access to a Guidance Tutor with whom you can discuss any academic issues. Extensive feedback from both tutors and peers is built into the course.
Northumbria University, Newcastle student reviews
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4th year student
1 year ago
They’re nice and giving but I believe that it can always be improved
4th year student
1 year ago
Well I like the life I created but I just don’t like how unreliable the transport is from where I live although it’s something that the uni probably can’t help with
4th year student
1 year ago
Even though the tuition fees are crazy expensive, i like how our SU is providing a student pantry or other ways to financially help the students
4th year student
1 year ago
It’s okay because I only get it when I ask for it anyway
4th year student
1 year ago
I don’t live in university accommodation since it’s expensive but I’ve heard that it’s okay depending on who you’re staying with. The university facility is really nice though so I like it but I hope that they can provide free hot water.
4th year student
1 year ago
Most of my tutors are really nice and they always reply to my emails. There is also a lot of group work that’s hard because I prefer to study on my own to get a better grade.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Northumbria University, Newcastle
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Northumbria University, Newcastle students who took the Nursing Science, Registered Nurse (Learning Disability) (Extended Degree) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
83%
low
Teaching on my course
83%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
86%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
94%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
80%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
72%
low
Learning opportunities
86%
med
Learning opportunities
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
87%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
87%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
91%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
86%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
83%
med
Assessment and feedback
83%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
79%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
83%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
76%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
97%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
80%
med
Academic support
91%
high
Academic support
91%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
89%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
93%
high
Organisation and management
79%
high
Organisation and management
79%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
85%
high
How well organised is your course?
74%
high
Learning resources
92%
high
Learning resources
92%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
91%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
97%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
91%
med
Student voice
83%
med
Student voice
83%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
81%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
89%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
80%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
75%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
87%
high
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
76%
low
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
84%
med
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
89%
med
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
65%
low
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
78%
med
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
77%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Northumbria University, Newcastle. These students are taking Nursing Science, Registered Nurse (Learning Disability) (Extended Degree) or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| English Literature | C | |||||
| Sociology | B | |||||
| Drama and Theatre Studies | B | |||||
| Religious Studies | B | |||||
| Business Studies | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Nursing Science, Registered Nurse (Learning Disability) (Extended Degree) at Northumbria University, Newcastle.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Northumbria University, Newcastle graduates who took Nursing Science, Registered Nurse (Learning Disability) (Extended Degree) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£30.3k
First year after graduation
£33.2k
Third year after graduation
£35k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Nursing Science, Registered Nurse (Learning Disability) (Extended Degree).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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