30Nov
Undergraduate This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
Nottingham Trent University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Nurses are compassionate, committed, and a critical part of our communities, and becoming a nurse may be your lifelong ambition; whether you're coming from school, college or a work environment. However you've come to this decision, NTU is the place to be. Learning disability nursing offers a unique opportunity to work with people across the lifespan. Every person born with a learning disability is unique and they may encounter a wide variety of health issues, and sometimes many at the same time. Our degree programme ensures that by the time you quality, you'll have the skills, knowledge and professionalism to deliver high standards of Evidence-Based Care that promotes your critical thinking, problem-solving, and compassion. Why study learning disability nursing at NTU?
- You'll taught by a dynamic team of lecturers who are also qualified nurses. Becoming a nurse is an exciting journey we are privileged to take you on.
- The course is delivered 50% at University, and 50% in a wide range of clinical practice areas.
- Our amazing facilities in the Health and Allied Professions Centre allow you to learn effectively and become part of the NTU Nursing community.
- Service users and carers are involved in the development of our curriculum and take part in face-to-face sessions.
Modules
In Year One the core modules will include: Introduction to Nursing Practice, Integrative Nursing Practice, Foundations of Applied Nursing Practice. In Year Two your core modules will include: Evidence in Nursing Practice, Biopsychosocial Approaches in Nursing Practice, Applied Nursing Practice in Complex Care. In Year Three your core modules will include: Innovating and Improving Healthcare Practice, Leadership in Nursing, Leading and Managing Applied Nursing Care.
Assessment method
The majority of your work will be assessed through: a variety of written work such as coursework-based essays, a research diary and a dissertation in your final year. You’ll also be assessed through examinations, presentations, an Observed Structured Clinical Exam and a Practice Assessment document which will be achieved across the three placements each year.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B762
- Institution code:
- N91
- Campus name:
- Clifton Campus
- Campus code:
- 2
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 112 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level
We also consider equivalent qualifications and combinations. Please contact Nottingham Trent University Admissions team for further information.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
Other
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the start of the course. This is the minimum age requirement set by our placement providers. If you will be under 18 at the start of the course, your application may be declined, or you may be offered the opportunity to defer your application until next year.
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Tuition fees for 2025 entry are yet to be confirmed. As a guide and to enable you to plan your finances, the fees for Home undergraduate students for 2024 are £9250. The current expectation is that the University may increase this for future and subsequent years of study in line with inflation and as specified by the Government.
Provider information
Nottingham Trent University
50 Shakespeare Street
Nottingham
NG1 4FQ