Bristol,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Nursing (Learning Disabilities) in Fishponds United Kingdom | University of the West of England
University of the West of England
|
Fishponds United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
15,850
(c. USD21,147.86)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
A career in nursing presents both challenges and profound rewards, transforming lives—including your own. As a learning disability nurse, you'll have a vital part in recognizing and addressing health and wellness requirements while enhancing medical care, social integration, and overall life quality.
These nurses provide adaptable, innovative support to children, adults, and their families—whether in homes, communities, or specialized care settings. You'll train alongside a dedicated, skilled team with diverse expertise in learning disability nursing and related fields. Since many faculty members are engaged in research, your education will incorporate cutting-edge practices and clinical insights.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Tariff points: 112
Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page.
GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English Language or Literature and Mathematics. We do not accept Level 2 Key Skills, Functional Skills or Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy as alternatives to GCSEs.
English Language Requirement: EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 or above with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 7.0 in all other sections of the test (or approved equivalent*).
*The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Please visit our English language requirements page.
A-level subjects: Grade C or above in a Science or Social Science subject.
Relevant subjects: Subjects that meet the Science/Social Science requirement for this course: Biology, Applied Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Design and Technology: Food Technology, Environmental Science, Geography, Geographical Science, Geology, Health and Social Care, Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Applied Science, Science (Biology route), Science (Chemistry route), Science (Physics route), Science in Society, Sociology, Sport and Physical Education, Sports Studies.
EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: You will need a minimum of five units in a Science or Social Science Subject. You may be asked to do more based on the size of your units. Please list the units you are studying in your application. For further advice on acceptable units, please email us.
For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page.
Access: 15 Level 3 credits at Merit in a Science or Social Science subject.
Baccalaureate IB: A minimum Grade 5 in a Higher Level Science or Social Science subject.
Irish Highers: H2 in a Science or Social Science subject.
T Levels: You must be studying one of the following: Health or Science. For further advice on acceptable subjects please email us.
Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page.
GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English Language or Literature and Mathematics. We do not accept Level 2 Key Skills, Functional Skills or Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy as alternatives to GCSEs.
English Language Requirement: EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 or above with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 7.0 in all other sections of the test (or approved equivalent*).
*The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Please visit our English language requirements page.
A-level subjects: Grade C or above in a Science or Social Science subject.
Relevant subjects: Subjects that meet the Science/Social Science requirement for this course: Biology, Applied Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Design and Technology: Food Technology, Environmental Science, Geography, Geographical Science, Geology, Health and Social Care, Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Applied Science, Science (Biology route), Science (Chemistry route), Science (Physics route), Science in Society, Sociology, Sport and Physical Education, Sports Studies.
EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: You will need a minimum of five units in a Science or Social Science Subject. You may be asked to do more based on the size of your units. Please list the units you are studying in your application. For further advice on acceptable units, please email us.
For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page.
Access: 15 Level 3 credits at Merit in a Science or Social Science subject.
Baccalaureate IB: A minimum Grade 5 in a Higher Level Science or Social Science subject.
Irish Highers: H2 in a Science or Social Science subject.
T Levels: You must be studying one of the following: Health or Science. For further advice on acceptable subjects please email us.
Tuition
GBP
15,850