- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years full time
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Nursing
- Location
- United Kingdom
Overview
Provide life-changing care Ready to make a positive difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities? You’ll be part of a small, enthusiastic cohort, learning from a dynamic teaching team. You’ll learn from researchers and experts, from practice and the Department of Health. Studying Learning Disabilities Nursing at Kingston will give you a strong foundation for a career with real, life-enhancing impact. Graduates from this course are highly sought after, with previous students working as specialist nurses, nurse therapists, community nurses and in senior management. During the course, you’ll learn about the factors affecting people's health and wellbeing. You’ll explore the health inequalities in society. And, importantly, you’ll consider how we can improve outcomes for people with learning disabilities. Your course will combine placements, simulated learning and classroom teaching. In doing so, you’ll develop the skills, values and knowledge you need to manage complex conditions effectively. When you graduate, you’ll be a registered learning disabilities nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). You’ll even receive a £5,000 per year, non-repayable NHS Training Grant to support your studies. Check out the NHS Business Service Authority website to find out more. Nursing at Kingston University Change lives for the better with a degree in nursing. Discover where our award-winning teaching and facilities could take you in your career.
Entry requirements
| UCAS Tariff points | 112 UCAS points |
|---|---|
| UCAS Tariff points | 112–128 UCAS points |
| A levels | BBC |
| BTEC | DMM · BTEC Extended Diploma |
| GCSE | C/4 or above · Subjects: English, Mathematics |
| UCAS Tariff points | 64 UCAS points |
| Other conditions | dbs_check · Admission is subject to occupational health screening and an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, including checks against the Adult and Child Workforce Barring Lists. |
| Other conditions | occupational_health · Admission is subject to occupational health screening and an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, including checks against the Adult and Child Workforce Barring Lists. |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
|---|
English language requirements for Learning Disabilities Nursing BSc (Hons) Open English language requirement for this course: an Academic IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no element below 5.5. Applicants who do not meet the English language requirements could be eligible to join our pre-sessional English language course. For more details, check out our English Language Programmes page. Applicants from a recognised majority English speaking country (MESCs) do not need to meet these requirements. You will find more information on country-specific entry requirements in the country-specific sectio
Fees
International students: £19,900 per year
UK students: £10,050 per year
UK/Home: £10,050 per year
International: £19,900 per year
Start dates
2026
Application deadline
International: apply by
Campus
- Kingston Hill, United Kingdom
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