Nursing (Learning Disabilities), BSc (Hons)

Nurses are compassionate, dedicated professionals essential to communities, and pursuing a nursing career—whether from school, college, or work—finds an ideal home at NTU. Learning disability nursing provides a distinctive opportunity to support individuals across their lifespan, each with unique health challenges. Our programme equips graduates with the skills, knowledge, and professionalism for high-quality, evidence-based care that fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and empathy.At NTU, you'll be guided by expert nurse-lecturers in a balanced curriculum of 50% university-based learning and 50% clinical practice. Our state-of-the-art facilities and involvement of service users in curriculum development enhance your education. Core modules span foundational nursing practices in Year One, evidence-based approaches in Year Two, and leadership in healthcare for Year Three. Assessment includes essays, exams, presentations, clinical evaluations, and a final-year dissertation, ensuring comprehensive preparation.

In Year One the core modules will include: Introduction to Nursing Practice, Integrative Nursing Practice, Foundations of Applied Nursing Practice. In Year Two your core modules will include: Evidence in Nursing Practice, Biopsychosocial Approaches in Nursing Practice, Applied Nursing Practice in Complex Care. In Year Three your core modules will include: Innovating and Improving Healthcare Practice, Leadership in Nursing, Leading and Managing Applied Nursing Care.