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Bsc (Hons) Learning Disabilities Nursing

University of Cumbria, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

With a 50:50 split between practice and theoretical study, this programme will allow you to work on placement alongside experienced and qualified nurses across the lifespan, in a variety of settings, with compassion, creativity and collaboration. Your problem solving skills and evidence based practice will enable you to have a positive impact on the wellbeing and health outcomes of those patients with a learning disability. The University of Cumbria offers many opportunities so that you can make the most of the placement experience and network with local services.

You will be allocated six placements over the course, plus an enrichment placement that you will arrange yourself (potentially working abroad). Note – this is self-funded. Our experienced academic staff will develop your independent thinking and problem-solving skills using clinical labs, simulated hospital wards, lectures, guest speakers, workshops and technical simulations. All of which will be supported by a wide variety of online learning opportunities. CPD and postgraduate courses after graduation will help you take the next step in your career.

General Eligibility

96-120 UCAS Tariff Point

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Applied Biological Sciences for Health.

  • Professional Practice and Accountability

  • Developing Evidence-Based Practice

  • Introduction to Communication and Interpersonal Skills

  • Concepts of Health and Social Policy

  • Introduction to Learning Disabilities Nursing

2 Year 2
  • Pharmacology and Medicine Therapeutics

  • Living with Long Term Conditions Across the Lifespan

  • Learning from the Lived Experience

  • Communication and Relationship Management in a Therapeutic Context

  • Recognition and Assessment of Physical & Mental Health of Clients with Learning Disabilities

  • Values-Based Contemporary Learning Disability Nursing

3 Year 3
  • Clinical Decision-Making and Complex Care

  • Contemporary Issues and Change Management in Professional Practice

  • Public Health

  • Leading and Managing Health and Social Care

  • Consolidating Awareness of Learning Disability Nursing

Language Requirement

  • IELTS7.0
  • TOEFL109
  • PTE79
  • Duolingo100

At least 7.0 in the listening and reading, writing and speaking sections and at least an overall score of 7.0 out of a possible 9.

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