Registered Nurses work in partnership with individuals and families to improve autonomy, promote health and support inclusion of people with learning disabilities.
You will explore key themes within contemporary learning disability practice including meeting health needs, community engagement, person-centred planning, inclusion and integration, and addressing health inequalities.
This programme focuses on meeting the holistic needs of people with learning disabilities. You will undertake a variety of practice learning experiences within a variety of health and social care s...
Registered Nurses work in partnership with individuals and families to improve autonomy, promote health and support inclusion of people with learning disabilities. <br/>You will explore key themes within contemporary learning disability practice including meeting health needs, community engagement, person-centred planning, inclusion and integration, and addressing health inequalities.<br/>This programme focuses on meeting the holistic needs of people with learning disabilities. You will undertake a variety of practice learning experiences within a variety of health and social care settings.<br/>Upon graduation you will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B761
Institution Code
G42
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
B,C,C
Must include Higher English or Essay based subject plus National 5 Maths or Application of Maths at C or Numeracy at SCQF level 5
M:21,P:24
Access to HE Diploma with minimum of 60 credits with 45 at level 3 . Access to HE Diploma in Health or Care – Requires GCSE Maths and English C/4 if not included in Access Diploma. SWAP Access to Nursing applications from our partner colleges only, grades required BBB
24
IB Diploma of 24 with specific scores of SL 4 in Maths and English A at SL or HL at Grade 5 or English B at SL Grade 6 or HL at Grade 5
MPP
plus GCSE Maths and English at C/4
H3,H3,H3
including English or Essay based subject plus Ordinary Level Maths at O3/O4
Pass
Most HNC courses accepted, must also have National 5 C in Maths or Application of Maths or SCQF level 5 Numeracy See further information for details of year 2 entry with HNC Care and Administrative Practice or HNC Healthcare Practice
Pass
Accepted as equivalent to one Higher at grade B as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry. Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship.
B,C
plus GCSE English language and Maths at C/4
Pass (C and above)
Health and Science: Science Health and Science: Healthcare Science Health and Science: Health Education and Childcare plus GCSE Maths and English at C/4 or above
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £15,200 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |