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BSc Learning Disabilities Nursing with foundation year
About this course
Learning disabilities nursing is a specialist nursing field dedicated to supporting people with intellectual disabilities, including Down's syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, and other conditions that affect cognitive development, to live as independently, healthily, and fulfilling a life as possible. It is a profession that requires both clinical competence and a deep commitment to person-centred care, advocacy, and the rights of people who have often been excluded from or underserved by mainstream health and social care. Learning disabilities nurses work across a broad range of settings, from community teams and supported living services to specialist hospitals and acute care environments. At Coventry University, this four-year full-time degree combines theory with practice-based learning to lead you to professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and a rewarding career as a learning disabilities nurse. A foundation year provides a structured entry point that builds the academic and professional foundations needed for the main degree. You will develop clinical skills, communication abilities, and professional judgement alongside a thorough understanding of the health and social care needs of people with learning disabilities, drawing on a range of disciplines including psychology, biology, social science, and ethics. Substantial clinical placements integrated throughout the programme ensure that your learning is grounded in real professional practice from the outset. Learning disabilities nurses work in NHS trusts, local authority services, independent care providers, and charitable organisations supporting people with learning disabilities. With experience and further training, nurses progress into specialist, team leadership, advanced practice, education, and research roles. The profession has both strong vocational purpose and consistent employment demand, reflecting the complexity of the needs of the people it serves. The typical entry tariff is 136 points.
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