BSc Learning Disability Nursing with NMC registration
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Learning Disability Nursing with NMC registration, a learning disability nursing with nmc registration degree focusing on specialist healthcare and support. Core topics include Clinical Skills, Ethics & Professional Practice. Students undertake supervised practice experience placements across all three academic years to meet regulatory requirements. The first year establishes core competencies through Foundations of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology in Nursing, Influences on Wellbeing, and Foundations of Field of Practise. The second year examines research methodologies and patient journeys via Evidence Based Practice and Research, Primary Care – Patient Journey 1, and Acute Care – Patient Journey 2. The final year focuses on advanced professional capabilities and research planning through Leadership and Service Improvement, Managing Complexities in Nursing Practice, and Critical Inquiry and Research proposal.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 we do not accept UCAS points achieved through music exams A Level: BBC from two or more A levels, including at least two subjects at C or above. We do not accept an A Level in General Studies in your top three grades. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM normally in Health and Social Care or Applied Science Contextual Offer: DMU operates a generous contextual offer for students from underrepresented backgrounds in Higher Education. This is a minimum of one to two grade reduction from our typical offer Please note, you will still need to meet your subject specific requirement(s) and full details including eligibility criteria can be found at dmu.ac.uk/contextual T Levels: Merit in Health overall Access to HE: Pass in Access to HE in either Nursing and Midwifery, Science, or Health Professions with credits totalling a minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points. The access course must have a minimum of 12 science credits (biology, chemistry or physics). If not candidates must have GCSE Science at grade C/4 or above. GCSE English and Maths or functional skills level 2 qualifications in English and Maths are required. International Baccalaureate (IB): 26+ GCSEs: 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths. Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English are accepted. If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 7.0 overall and 7.0 in all components except writing which should be 6.5 or higher is required.
What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 78%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 60%
- Organisation and management: 60%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 90%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 92%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 84%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 91%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 440 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 72%
- West Midlands: 12%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 3%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 55%
- Access course: 35%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (learning disabilities)
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Practice experience 1
- Foundations of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology in Nursing
- Influences on Wellbeing
- Foundations of Field of Practise
- Practice experience 2
- Evidence Based Practice and Research
- Primary Care – Patient Journey 1
- Acute Care – Patient Journey 2
- Practice experience 3
- Critical Inquiry and Research proposal
- Leadership and Service Improvement
- Managing Complexities in Nursing Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Learning Disability Nursing with NMC registration at De Montfort University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £38,000.
What do graduates of BSc Learning Disability Nursing with NMC registration at De Montfort University do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Learning Disability Nursing with NMC registration at De Montfort University?
78% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Learning Disability Nursing with NMC registration at De Montfort University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 108 UCAS points.
Is BSc Learning Disability Nursing with NMC registration at De Montfort University accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (learning disabilities)
How many students continue on BSc Learning Disability Nursing with NMC registration at De Montfort University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.