BSc (Hons) Learning Disabilities Nursing

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.
Prepare you to work with people across the lifespan from new families, children and young people, to older adults who require support at various times throughout their lives.
Provide nursing care and support to an individual and families and have a profound impact on their lives.
Experience something new every day, and have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.
Work in a wide variety of settings. The opportunities are endless, allowing you to have a career where you are always motivated and inspired to go to work for another exciting and rewarding day.
Learn to become an advocate for people with learning disabilities, you can make sure that a person's voice is heard, their human rights protected and that discrimination does not occur.