Nursing (Learning Disabilities)

BSc · Nottingham Trent University · 3 years

Nursing (Learning Disabilities)

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Nottingham Trent University

AI IMPACT
MEDIAN PAY, 15 MOnot published
SATISFACTION68%
CONTINUATION70%
PROFESSIONAL JOBS67%
DESTINATION-WEIGHTEDAI is already used for about 30% of the work its graduates go into (Moderate).
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About this course

Learning disability nursing is one of the four fields of nursing practice in the UK, and it addresses a set of needs that are distinctive and profound. People with learning disabilities may have difficulties with communication, understanding, and everyday living, and they are statistically more likely to experience complex health conditions, mental health difficulties, and social disadvantage. Nurses in this field work to bridge those gaps, advocating for individuals, coordinating care across services, and helping people with learning disabilities to live as independently and healthily as possible. At Nottingham Trent University, this three-year, full-time degree prepares you for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a learning disability nurse. Your studies will cover human anatomy and physiology, the legal and ethical frameworks governing care and capacity, communicat

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 46% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

  • 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 8% of graduatescards →
  • 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 7% of graduatescards →
  • 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 18% of graduatescards →
  • 40 / 100Natural and social science professionals · 9% of graduatescards →
  • 40 / 100Sales occupations · 4% of graduatescards →

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MORE ON THIS COURSEClassic profile (reviews, comparisons, open days, campus video) · this course as data. Measured August 2026; pay, satisfaction and continuation figures are the course's own published data (HESA GO / LEO / NSS).