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University of Hull

UCAS Code: B761 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Entry requirements

Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum 112 UCAS tariff points, in Health and Social Care or Health related subject

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

28

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DMM

T Level

M

In Health

UCAS Tariff

112

Points must be obtained from 3 A levels or appropriate Level 3 qualifications

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About this course

Course option

3years

Full-time | 2025

Subject

Learning disabilities nursing

This nursing degree will enable you to support the physical and mental health of people with learning disabilities.
You’ll learn through a mixture of teaching and hands-on practice, mentored by experienced practitioners. Your time will be split equally between studying in our modern, well-equipped medical campus and on placement in the community.
You’ll develop professional skills and play an important role in people’s lives, improving outcomes, delivering quality healthcare and helping people with learning disabilities to live independently and well.

**Why study at Hull?**

• **Make a difference**: While all nursing ranks highly in terms of job satisfaction, there’s something special about the opportunities you get on this course. You’ll make a significant difference to the lives of learning-disabled people, helping them reach their full potential and lead truly fulfilling lives.
• **Get £6,000 cash or more per year**: As a nursing student, you can apply for the NHS Learning Support Fund, which is worth at least £5,000 a year. Studying this course also entitles you to at least a further £1,000 a year, as a Specialist Subject Payment. None of this financial support will have to be paid back.
• **The teaching of the future, today**: At Hull, we’re at the forefront of modern nursing. From our £28 million pound investment in our cutting-edge learning facilities to our forward-thinking nursing programmes, we keep you ahead of the game.

**Where could this take you?**

On graduating, you’ll be able to register with the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) as a registered nurse. This opens opportunities to work as a qualified learning disability nurse. There are plenty of career opportunities within the NHS, which is where most of our graduates work.

You could also work in education, residential or private homes, and within other care or treatment services. Wherever you choose, you’ll be helping improve the lives of people with learning disabilities.

Modules

**Core modules include**:

Fundamental Nursing Skills
Fundamentals of Professional Practice
Promoting Health and Preventing Ill Health
Developing Nursing Skills
Developing Professional Practice
Maximising my health
Leading and Managing Care
Living my best life
Placements - Nursing Practice

Assessment methods

You'll be assessed through a combination of written, practical and coursework assessments throughout your degree.

Written assessment typically includes exams and multiple choice tests.

Practical is an assessment of your skills and competencies. This could include presentations, school experience, work experience or laboratory work.

Coursework typically includes essays, written assignments, dissertations, research projects or producing a portfolio of your work.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£9,535
per year
England
£9,535
per year
International
£17,500
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,535
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,535
per year
Scotland
£9,535
per year
Wales
£9,535
per year

The Uni

Course location:

The University of Hull

Department:

Faculty of Health Sciences

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What students say

How do students rate their degree experience?

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Learning disabilities nursing

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Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

100%
UK students
0%
International students
7%
Male students
93%
Female students
67%
2:1 or above
9%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

A
C
A

After graduation

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Learning disabilities nursing

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£21,909
low
Average annual salary
100%
med
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

96%
Nursing and midwifery professionals
1%
Welfare professionals
1%
Welfare and housing associate professionals

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Learning disabilities nursing

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£29k

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£29k

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£30k

£30k

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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