Learning Disabilities Nursing BSc (Hons)

Studying Learning Disabilities Nursing at Kingston University is your chance to help others. Take the first step towards improving health outcomes for children and adults with a range of mental and physical needs.

You’ll be part of a small, enthusiastic cohort, learning from a dynamic teaching team. You’ll learn from researchers and experts, from practice and the Department of Health.

Studying Learning Disabilities Nursing at Kingston will give you a strong foundation for a career with real, life-enhancing impact. Graduates from this course are highly sought after, with previous students working as specialist nurses, nurse therapists, community nurses and in senior management.

During the course, you’ll learn about the factors affecting people's health and wellbeing. You’ll explore the health inequalities in society. And, importantly, you’ll consider how we can improve outcomes for people with learning disabilities.

Your course will combine placements, simulated learning and classroom teaching. In doing so, you’ll develop the skills, values and knowledge you need to manage complex conditions effectively.

When you graduate, you’ll be a registered learning disabilities nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). You’ll even receive a £5,000 per year, non-repayable NHS Training Grant to support your studies. Check out the NHS Business Service Authority website to find out more.

BSc (Hons) Award
September Start
Full-time Study Mode
3 - 4 years Duration
B763, B76F UCAS Code

Entry Requirements For This Course

This course requires a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points

Qualifications needed for 2025

For BSc (Hons):

The typical requirement for this course is 112-128 UCAS points, preferably with some health and science subjects studied. You could achieve this with:

  • A-levels: BBC
  • BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Merit Merit
  • Access to HE course: 112 UCAS points normally achieved with 21 Distinctions and 18 Merits

You’ll also need GCSEs at grade C/4 or above in English and mathematics. We accept equivalent qualifications, such as Functional/Key skills Level 2 in numeracy and literacy.

For BSc (Hons) with Foundation Year

  • UCAS tariff points: 64

Please visit the Nursing Foundation Year course page for full entry requirement details.

Qualifications needed for 2026

For BSc (Hons)

The typical requirement for this course is 112-128 UCAS points, preferably with some health and science subjects studied. You could achieve this with:

  • A-levels: BBC
  • BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Merit Merit
  • Access to HE course: 112 UCAS points normally achieved with 21 Distinctions and 18 Merits

You’ll also need GCSEs at grade C/4 or above in English and mathematics. We accept equivalent qualifications, such as Functional/Key skills Level 2 in numeracy and literacy.

For BSc (Hons) with Foundation Year

  • UCAS tariff points: 64

Please visit the Nursing Foundation Year course page for full entry requirement details.

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