Nursing Studies (Learning Disability)

BSc · Glasgow Caledonian University · 4 years

Nursing Studies (Learning Disability)

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Glasgow Caledonian University

AI IMPACT
MEDIAN PAY, 15 MO£30,000
SATISFACTION89%
CONTINUATION80%
PROFESSIONAL JOBS89%
DESTINATION-WEIGHTEDAI is already used for about 6% of the work its graduates go into (Low).

About this course

Learning disability nursing is a specialism that focuses on supporting people with intellectual disabilities, including conditions such as Down's syndrome, autism, and acquired brain injury, to live healthy, independent, and fulfilling lives. Learning disability nurses work in partnership with individuals and their families to promote autonomy, support inclusion, and reduce the significant health inequalities that people with intellectual disabilities often face. They work across a wide range of settings, from community learning disability teams and supported living to NHS inpatient services and schools, and they bring a combination of clinical knowledge, relationship-building skill, and commitment to rights and dignity that is central to the profession. At Glasgow Caledonian University this four-year full-time Nursing Studies programme leads to registration as a Learning Disability Nur

Where its graduates go

The 3 largest scored destinations, covering 91% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

  • 8 / 100Other Health Professionals · 2% of graduatescards →
  • 6 / 100Nursing Professionals · 87% of graduatescards →
  • 6 / 100Caring personal services · 2% 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).