BSc Nursing (Learning Disabilities)
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 44%: 35 offers from 80 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 78%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 5%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 95%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 42%
- London: 20%
- South East: 25%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 40%
- A degree: 45%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
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, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Nursing (Learning Disabilities) at University of Hertfordshire earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £31,500 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £44,500. The £37,000 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Learning disabilities nursing.
What do graduates of BSc Nursing (Learning Disabilities) at University of Hertfordshire do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Nursing (Learning Disabilities) at University of Hertfordshire?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Nursing (Learning Disabilities) at University of Hertfordshire?
The average entrant had 123 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Nursing (Learning Disabilities) at University of Hertfordshire?
44% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 35 offers from 80 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Nursing (Learning Disabilities) at University of Hertfordshire 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 Nursing (Learning Disabilities) at University of Hertfordshire?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.