BSc (Hons) Community Specialist Practitioner Community Learning Disability Nursing (Top-up) in Lancaster United Kingdom | University of Cumbria

University of Cumbria | Lancaster United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 16,400
(c. USD21,963.04)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

Key aspects of the program:

The curriculum balances theory and practice equally in Community Learning Disability Nursing, with guidance from certified Practice Assessors and Supervisors
Flexible study options include a 52-week full-time track or 104-week part-time Distance Learning pathway
Diploma holders can pursue a BSc (Hons), while graduates (with 1st or 2:1 degrees) may advance to level 7 (Master's) through a Post-Graduate Diploma
Graduates earn a specialist practitioner qualification registered with the NMC

Recognized for excellence in teaching by both students and partners, the University of Cumbria maintains outstanding credentials in Community Learning Disability Nursing education. You'll learn from experienced academics who've held leadership positions in CLDN.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

Selection criteria

Each candidate will have to meet the selection criteria to apply:

Be registered with the NMC as a Registered Nurse - Learning Disabilities
Have at least 120 credits at level 5 (Project 2000 students awarded Diploma which is 120 level 5 credits)
Preferable recent study at level 5 or 6
Be seconded from a Health Trust or be sponsored if applying externally

International Baccalaureate -
Syllabus A: Higher Level 4 / Standard Level 5
Syllabus B: Higher Level 5

IELTS Academic - Overall 6.0 with 5.5 minimum in each area.
TOEFL iBT - Overall 72 (Reading - 18, Listening -17, Writing - 17, Speaking - 20).

Tuition GBP 16,400

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