Learning Disabilities Nursing

You can choose to study this course in Coventry or Scarborough.

This degree combines theory with practice-based learning to lead you to professional registration and a rewarding career as a learning disabilities nurse.

Learning disabilities nurses provide specialist healthcare and support to people with a significantly reduced ability to understand new or complex information. They work across a range of settings including people’s homes, primary and community settings, schools and specialist services, in-patient hospitals and care homes.

This course aims to equip you to support, empower and safeguard people with learning disabilities. It emphasises the importance of involving individuals, their families and support networks in the holistic assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.


• Successful completion of this course makes you eligible to apply for professional registration as a learning disabilities nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC).



• Gain the skills to deliver professional, impactful, evidence-informed care across a range of dynamic and diverse healthcare environments.



• Learn to collaborate and thrive as a learning disabilities nurse across and within multidisciplinary teams to coordinate safe, evidenced-based care delivery.



• Study one academic module at a time, with five weeks of learning followed by one week of assessment per module.



• All eligible learners on this course can apply for a minimum payment from the government of £5,000 per year. You can apply for additional payments if you incur childcare costs.



- 50% of your learning will take place in diverse practice-based learning environments where you will apply your theoretical knowledge to the real world.


Why you should study this course
The course is aimed at committed and enthusiastic individuals who embody a compassionate attitude and are eager to acquire the skills to deliver professional, impactful and evidence-informed care.


• Our approach supports you to develop a strong sense of professional identity as a learning disabilities nurse from the outset.



• Learn to thrive in dynamic healthcare environments and multidisciplinary teams, developing your relationship management skills.



• Focus on one academic module at a time, with five weeks of learning followed by one week of assessment per module.



Gain the skills and experience to transform lives, communities and the future of healthcare delivery. We aim to empower you to become a stand-out healthcare professional, capable, competent and confident in your field and role within the wider healthcare team.

For full course and professional body accreditation information please check the course page on the Coventry University website.

Coventry University, part of Coventry University Group, is a modern, globally connected university with a mission to create better futures. Founded in 1843 through innovation and enterprise, they continue to work closely with industry to equip their graduates with the real-world skills and creative thinking they need to make a difference.

They're rated overall Gold in TEF 2023, recognising the quality of their teaching and student experience. From academic and wellbeing support to their Phoenix+ programme of employability activities and dedicated Success Coaches, they’re with you every step of the way.

Coventry is also a Top 5 Student City in England (QS Best Student Cities Index 2026), and they guarantee accommodation if you apply through Clearing.

With campuses across Coventry, London, Scarborough, Dagenham, and Greenwich, you can choose to study where it suits you best.