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Nursing (Learning Disabilities)

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Ormskirk (Main Campus)
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2026-2027
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Course summary

Do you want to help children and adults with learning disabilities live fulfilling lives? Gain eligibility to register as a qualified learning disability nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Be a brilliant advocate. Meet health and social needs. Break down barriers. Learning disability nurses work across the lifespan to help individuals to maintain independent living, achieve optimal physical and mental health, and live a fulfilling life. You could play a significant role on their journey.

You’ll deepen your understanding of the needs of those with learning disabilities, as well as your awareness of changes and challenges in the healthcare world.
Learn how to conduct physical, psychological, mental, social and emotional need assessments of adults and children with learning disabilities. You’ll get valuable hands-on experience during simulated scenarios and working placements.

You’ll graduate as a professional and compassionate learning disability nurse. Completing this course means you’ll be eligible to register as a qualified learning disability nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Modules

Please visit our website for information on available modules.

Assessment method

In each year, you will be assessed by written coursework, an oral task, a simulated practical exercise and an online time-limited assessment.

While on practice placement, you will be supported in the development of the application of knowledge and skills, leading to the assessment of related proficiencies.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Nursing and Midwifery Council

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Ormskirk (Main Campus)

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
B761
Institution code:
E42
Campus name:
Ormskirk (Main Campus)
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2, 3

Edge Hill University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
B761
Institution code:
E42
Campus name:
Ormskirk (Main Campus)
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

International applicants

International students should visit our website for further information: www.edgehill.ac.uk/international

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 104 - 112 points

No specific subjects are required. GCSE English Language and Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent) are required.

A level - BCC - BBC

Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM

A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.

Access to HE Diploma - D: 15 credits M: 30 credits P: 0 credits

Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3, H3

A minimum of five subjects at Grade H1-H3 will be required.

T Level - M

If you have a minimum of two A Levels (or equivalent), there is no maximum number of qualifications that we will accept UCAS points from. This includes additional qualifications such as Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), AS Levels that haven’t been continued to A Level, and General Studies AS or A Level awards.

For further information on how you can meet the entry requirements, including details of alternative qualifications, please visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/offers or contact our Course Enquiries Team on 01695 657000 or email study@edgehill.ac.uk.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We have a long-standing commitment to widening access to higher education and our entry requirements have flexibility to make appropriate offers to applicants based on their background. Most of our courses publish a tariff-point range for entry to allow flexibility to consider an applicant’s full portfolio, including any contextual information provided. We assess the entire application in our decision making and encourage applicants to provide contextual information.

Learn more on the Edge Hill University website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Data from:
This course and 11 other nursing and midwifery courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

For Edge Hill University, the top and bottom 5% of student grades have been removed from these calculations. This change helps to remove any extraordinary circumstances that could impact the data. Learn more here .
CCD Most common
  1. AAA
  2. Highest grades
  3. DDD
  4. Lowest grades

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

48% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

This course has a required grade that may not be listed in the data. Check the entry requirements for the full qualification requirements.

How do you compare?

See how students with your grades have been accepted onto this course in the past.

Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students

90 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

90 Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9790Year 1
Northern Ireland£9790Year 1
Scotland£9790Year 1
Wales£9790Year 1
Channel Islands£9790Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9790Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Visit edgehill.ac.uk/moneymatters for more information.

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