NURSING (Complete University Guide 2023) IN THE UK 8 TH
NURSING (LEARNING DISABILITY) SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS
This fully funded degree will train you to become a Nurse for people of all ages with Learning Disabilities, leading directly to a rewarding and highly-skilled career in a range of settings.
NO TUITION FEES: UK students**
Learning Disability Nursing is a diverse and essential profession. At our excellent facilities, which provide realistic workplace simulations, you will develop your critical thinking to enable you to identify the diverse and complex needs of people with learning disabilities, including mental, physical, cognitive or behavioural health challenges, to make accurate nursing diagnoses and plan and evaluate the care required to maximise service users’ participation in society. You will spend approximately half of your course on clinical placements in the NHS and independent sector, including community health care centres and specialist settings for people with learning disabilities, which will allow you to hone the practical skills you need to begin your career with confidence. Applying for Nursing When applying for this course, you should show that you understand the role of the learning disability nurse and understand the importance of the NHS Wales values. Your application should explain why you think you'd be
TYPICAL MODULES INCLUDE: Year 1 • C ontexts of Learning Disability Health Care • Introduction to Learning Disability Nursing and Health Care • U nderstanding Learning Disability Health and Illness Year 2 • A cute Learning Disability Health Care •Care of People with a Long-term Condition and Palliative Care Needs • Ensuring Quality Learning Disability Care Year 3 • A dvancing Learning Disability Nursing Practice • C are of the Person with Complex Needs • Preparation for Professional Practice
Apply for an enhanced support package through the NHS Wales Bursary Scheme. (**conditions apply)
swansea.ac.uk/student-loans-and-grants/ nhs-funding/ Global Opportunities available † Work Placement or Internship Opportunities Welsh Scholarships/Bursaries available Contextual Offers available
Detailed entry requirements and course features available on the Course Reference Grid (page 162) †
Typical Offer: BBB (health or science-related subject desirable)
BSc Honours ▲ Nursing (Learning Disability)
FUTURE CAREERS: Swansea University is commissioned to train Learning Disability Nurses for the NHS Wales Workforce. Currently the NHS starting salary is £27,055 (Band 5), with many opportunities for career progression. ▲ 3 YEARS Full-Time For individual UCAS course codes please visit the course web page
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