Learning Disabilities Nursing BSc (Hons)

Program Overview

The Learning Disabilities Nursing BSc (Hons) program at Kingston University prepares students to become registered learning disabilities nurses. Graduates are highly sought-after and can pursue a range of roles in the field of learning disabilities nursing.

Program Outline

This program, Learning Disabilities Nursing BSc (Hons), prepares students to become registered learning disabilities nurses. Students will explore the management of complex conditions in various settings, including children, adults, older people, those with dementia, and those with mental or physical health needs.

Outline:

The program is structured across three years of full-time study.

Year 1:

• Core Modules:
• Public Health (30 credits): This module covers the principles of public health and health promotion, exploring global, social-political-economic, and psycho-social factors influencing health and well-being.
• Practice Assessment Module 1 (Non-credit bearing credits): This module supports students in achieving NMC proficiencies and practice assessment requirements, focusing on practice preparation, reflection, and numeracy skills.

Year 2:

• Evidence-Based Healthcare for Nursing Practice (30 credits): This module develops students' skills in searching, reviewing, and critiquing evidence, and applying evidence-based healthcare principles to clinical practice.
• Pharmacology for Nursing Practice (15 credits): This module provides foundational knowledge in pharmacology and medicines management, enabling students to administer medications safely.
• Option Module (15 credits): In Year 2, students can select an option module from choices like Global Health, Wound Management, or Child and Adolescent Mental Health.

Year 3:

• Core Modules:
• Collaborative learning and teaching in practice (30 credits): This module emphasizes collaborative learning and teaching with peers, people, and families/carers, developing students' communication and relational skills.
• Leading care in Learning Disabilities Nursing (30 credits): This module prepares students to become skilled leaders in teams, focusing on leadership, team working, performance management, and transition to registered practice.
• Practice Assessment Module 3 (Non-credit bearing credits): This module focuses on practice preparation, reflection, and numeracy skills.

Assessment:

The program utilizes a variety of assessment methods, including:

• Coursework: Represents 50% of assessment in Year 1 and Year 2, and 75% in Year 3.
• Exams: Accounts for 25% of assessment in Year 1 and Year 2.
• Practical Exams: Represents 25% of assessment in Year 1, Year 2, and 25% in Year 3.

Teaching:

Teaching methods include:

• Seminars: Offer a platform for interactive discussions and critical analysis.
• Small group tutorials: Allow for more personalized learning and focused engagement with the material.
• Placements: Provide hands-on experience in clinical settings.
• Project work: Engages students in in-depth exploration of specific topics.
• Practical sessions: Develop clinical skills and proficiencies.
• Workshops: Provide interactive learning opportunities.

Careers:

Graduates from this program are highly sought-after and can pursue a range of roles, including:

• Staff Nurse Learning Disability
• Clinical Health Team for People with a Learning Disability
• Community Nurse Learning Disability

Other:

• The program incorporates "Future Skills" to enhance students' employability by developing skills valued by employers such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability.
• The program is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), allowing graduates to register as professional nurses upon completion.
• Students are encouraged to gain practical work experience in a care setting before starting the program.
1 in England for General Nursing (Guardian University Guide 2024).
• Students have access to award-winning simulation facilities, providing realistic clinical experiences.
• The program emphasizes collaborative learning and teaching, involving experts from lived experience.
• Students can organize their own elective clinical placements, both within the UK and internationally.

Fee category Amount Home (UK students) £9,250 International Year 1 (2025/26): £18,800Year 2 (2026/27): £19,600Year 3 (2027/28): £20,400 A re-study of any modules will incur additional charges calculated by the number of credits. Fee category Amount Home (UK students) £9,250 International Year 1 (2024/25): £18,100Year 2 (2025/26): £18,800Year 3 (2026/27): £19,600 A re-study of any modules will incur additional charges calculated by the number of credits.

Funding

NHS Training Grant Nursing students on pre-registration courses from September 2020 will receive a payment of at least £5,000 a year which they will not need to pay back, subject to eligibility criteria. Salutem Scholarship This decision only applies to new EU students starting after 2021/22.

Additional costs

Depending on the programme of study, there may be extra costs that are not covered by tuition fees which students will need to consider when planning their studies. Where a course has additional expenses, we make every effort to highlight them. These may include optional field trips, materials (e.g. art, design, engineering), security checks such as DBS, uniforms, specialist clothing or professional memberships. Textbooks You may prefer to buy your own copy of key textbooks, this can cost between £50 and £250 per year. Computer equipment Photocopying and printing In the majority of cases written coursework can be submitted online. There may be instances when you will be required to submit work in a printed format. Printing, binding and photocopying costs are not included in your tuition fees; this may cost up to £100 per year. Travel Placements Uniform and equipment We provide you with a uniform. You will need to purchase appropriate shoes (£20-£60) and a fob watch (£5-£20) for practice. Elective clinical placements DBS check Occupational health The minimum fee recommended by the BMA is £30. Membership and professional fees Professional body membership fees whilst on course are approximately £10.