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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Professional Nursing (Learning Disability) (September)
Queen's University Belfast
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Professional Nursing (Learning Disability) (September) course at Queen's University Belfast.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,C,C
BCC where Biology or Chemistry or Mathematics or Physics is offered A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation.
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Queen's University Belfast. These students are taking Professional Nursing (Learning Disability) (September) or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Health and Social Care | B |
| History | B |
| Sociology | C |
| Religious Studies | B |
| Biology | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: B761
Here's what Queen's University Belfast says about its Professional Nursing (Learning Disability) (September) course.
This three-year degree programme integrates theory and practice, preparing our students to be world-class practitioners. Students will spend 50 per cent of their time in class learning the latest nursing theory and clinical skills, and 50 per cent of their time with one of our internationally-recognised training partners in a wide variety of clinical and community settings throughout Northern Ireland. Our highly-trained lecturing staff are actively engaged in areas of speciality practice, and our personal tutor system for student support is very well regarded. There are also opportunities for elective placements with one of our international partners in the final year of study.
NB: Are you a graduate domiciled in Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland? Have you considered applying for the MSc Professional Nursing programme? The programme is only open to graduate applicants and takes two years to complete instead of the more familiar three year undergraduate route. This programme is fully funded by the Department of Health for Home students, including full fees and a bursary. It is the only pre-registration Nursing Masters programme offered on the island of Ireland.
Upon successful completion of the MSc Professional Nursing degree you will graduate with a Masters degree and you will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). QUB offers this innovative pre-registration Nursing programme in the fields of Adult Nursing, Children and Young People's Nursing, Learning Disability Nursing and Mental Health Nursing. Further information on these courses is available at www.qub.ac.uk/courses and search for Nursing and tick the Postgraduate Taught box under Level of Study.
Source: Queen's University Belfast
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Location
Main Site | Belfast
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Learning disabilities nursing
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,250 per year |
| Scotland | £9,250 per year |
| Wales | £9,250 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,250 per year |
| EU | £20,800 per year |
| International | £20,800 per year |
Queen's University Belfast student reviews
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3rd year student
1 year ago
Five stars: Excellent
3rd year student
1 year ago
Itu2019s quiet overall.
3rd year student
1 year ago
There isnu2019t many bursaries for home students.
3rd year student
1 year ago
Four stars: Great
3rd year student
1 year ago
The library is nice although busy at times. The campus is well kept and very nice.
3rd year student
1 year ago
The lectures are very good in general and the tutorials are useful. There is a good variety of modules.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Queen's University Belfast
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 Queen's University Belfast students who took the Professional Nursing (Learning Disability) (September) course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
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Teaching on my course
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
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Learning opportunities
99%
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Learning opportunities
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To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
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How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
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How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
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To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
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To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
96%
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Assessment and feedback
98%
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Assessment and feedback
98%
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How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
96%
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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
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Academic support
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Academic support
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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
100%
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Organisation and management
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Organisation and management
98%
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
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How well organised is your course?
96%
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Learning resources
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Learning resources
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
93%
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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
96%
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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
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Student voice
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Student voice
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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
96%
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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
96%
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How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
96%
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Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
100%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
100%
high
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
100%
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I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
93%
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I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
100%
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I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
96%
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I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
100%
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My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
100%
high
Student information
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Graduate prospects
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