Belfast,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Professional Nursing Learning Disabilities Nursing in Belfast United Kingdom | Queen's University Belfast
Queen's University Belfast
|
Belfast United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
18,800
(c. USD25,240.5)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
This three-year undergraduate program combines academic knowledge with hands-on experience, equipping students to excel as professional Learning Disabilities Nurses. The course commences in September 2024 for enrolled students.
Participants will divide their time equally between university-based instruction on cutting-edge nursing concepts and clinical techniques, and practical placements with our globally-recognized partner organizations across diverse healthcare environments in Northern Ireland.
Our expert faculty maintain active involvement in specialized practice areas. The program's acclaimed personal tutor support system contributed to our recognition with the Best Student Experience honor at the 2021 Student Nursing Times Awards.
Graduates will qualify as Registered Learning Disabilities Nurses (RNLD), equipped with specialized competencies to address the comprehensive health, educational, and social care requirements of individuals with learning disabilities and their support networks through person-focused, collaborative approaches that enhance wellbeing.
Learning Disability Nurses provide comprehensive care throughout patients' lives, delivering assessments, treatments, education, and support across multiple environments including homes, treatment facilities, educational institutions, community settings, and specialized care units to address the needs of individuals with learning disabilities and their caregivers.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A-level
BCC including a relevant Science (Biology Human Biology, Chemistry, Life and Health Sciences, Mathematics or Physics)
OR
BBC where a relevant Science subject is not offered.
Irish Leaving Certificate
H3H3H3H4H4 at Higher Level where a relevant Science subject is offered (Biology, Chemistry or Physics)
OR
H3H3H3H3H4 at Higher Level where a relevant Science subject is not offered.
All applicants - if not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in Mathematics and a Science subject.
All applicants must have a minimum of 5 grade Cs Merits in the Junior Certificate to include Mathematics and Science.
BTEC Level 3 Extended National Extended Diploma
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF)
Successful completion of the BTEC Extended Diploma (180 credits at Level 3) with overall grades DDM.
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF)
Successful completion of the BTEC National Extended Diploma (1080 GLH at Level 3) with overall grades DDM.
Access Course
65% (Level 3 modules) with two modules of Biology or Chemistry or Physics
OR
70% (Level 3 modules) with one module of Biology or Chemistry or Physics
OR
70%(Level 3 modules) in an Access Course with no science modules
In addition, see GCSE or equivalent requirements above (in All applicants).
BTEC Higher National Diploma
Successful completion with a minimum of 12 Merits and 4 Passes in individual units. Must satisfy the GCSE Mathematics and Science requirements as above.
BTEC Higher National Certificate
IELTS score of 7.0 with a minimum of 7.0 in Listening, Speaking and Reading, and a minimum of 6.5 in Writing or an equivalent acceptable qualification
BCC including a relevant Science (Biology Human Biology, Chemistry, Life and Health Sciences, Mathematics or Physics)
OR
BBC where a relevant Science subject is not offered.
Irish Leaving Certificate
H3H3H3H4H4 at Higher Level where a relevant Science subject is offered (Biology, Chemistry or Physics)
OR
H3H3H3H3H4 at Higher Level where a relevant Science subject is not offered.
All applicants - if not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in Mathematics and a Science subject.
All applicants must have a minimum of 5 grade Cs Merits in the Junior Certificate to include Mathematics and Science.
BTEC Level 3 Extended National Extended Diploma
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF)
Successful completion of the BTEC Extended Diploma (180 credits at Level 3) with overall grades DDM.
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF)
Successful completion of the BTEC National Extended Diploma (1080 GLH at Level 3) with overall grades DDM.
Access Course
65% (Level 3 modules) with two modules of Biology or Chemistry or Physics
OR
70% (Level 3 modules) with one module of Biology or Chemistry or Physics
OR
70%(Level 3 modules) in an Access Course with no science modules
In addition, see GCSE or equivalent requirements above (in All applicants).
BTEC Higher National Diploma
Successful completion with a minimum of 12 Merits and 4 Passes in individual units. Must satisfy the GCSE Mathematics and Science requirements as above.
BTEC Higher National Certificate
IELTS score of 7.0 with a minimum of 7.0 in Listening, Speaking and Reading, and a minimum of 6.5 in Writing or an equivalent acceptable qualification
Tuition
GBP
18,800