Course Overview

The Nursing and Midwifery Council introduced new national educational standards €“ Future Nurse Standards of Proficiency for Registered Nurses in 2018. The curriculum from September 2021 onwards, is based on these standards for nurse education. The primary aim of being a learning disabilities nurse is to support the well-being and social inclusion of people with learning disabilities; through improving or maintaining physical and mental health to live full and rewarding lives within their communities. You need to be committed and dedicated with the willingness to give time to others with care and compassion.

General Eligibility

GCSEs

• Five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including: English and Maths

Passes in Functional Key Skills in Level 2 Maths and English will only be accepted if the qualification and awarding organisation is regulated by Ofqual.

Plus one of the following:

A Level

• A minimum of 112 UCAS points from 2 or more A levels, including at least two subjects at C or above. We do not accept General Studies or UCAS points achieved through music exams.

T Levels

• Merit in Health overall

BTEC

• BTEC National Diploma - normally in Health and Social Care or Applied Science at DMM

• BTEC Extended Diploma - normally in Health and Social Care or Applied Science at DMM

Access course

• AHE (Nursing and Midwifery)

• AHE (Science)

• AHE (Health Professions)

Pass in the QAA Access to HE with a minimum of 96 UCAS points

GCSE English and Maths or functional skills level 2 qualifications in English and Maths are required. 

Part Time Work Details

n/a

Language Requirement

• no