BN Nursing (Learning Disabilities)
Entry requirements
A level: BC preferably to include English or a Literary subject* and a Science subject** GCSE grade C/4 in Maths GCSE grade C/4 in English and a Science (or Double Award Science) required for candidates who do not have these subjects at A Level. HNC: Pass in any subject with grade C in the graded unit for Year 1 entry. For the subjects below, the National 5 requirements differ. For all other HNC's, National 5 grade C in Maths, English and a Science is also required. Care and Administrative Practice/Healthcare Practice (No additional National 5 grades required) Social Care, Social Services, Social Sciences, Childhood Practice, Early Education and Childcare (National 5 grade C in Maths and a Science also required) Applied Science (National 5 grade C in English and Maths also required) T Level: Pass in any subject with grade C or above in the Core component. GCSE English, Maths and a Science subject also required at grade C/4.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Learning Disabilities Nursing. The programme includes six practice learning experiences across health and social care settings with children and adults in the East of Scotland, accounting for 50% of course content. Graduates are eligible to register as nurses, the only professionals educated specifically to support people with learning disabilities across the lifespan.
Modules
- Caring for Self and Others
- Assessing Community Health and Patient Wellness
- Practice Learning Experience 1 and 2
- Assessing Need and Delivering Care in Learning Disability Nursing
- Recognising and Responding to Altered Health in Learning Disability Nursing
- Practice Learning Experience 3 and 4
- Managing Complex Care in Learning Disability Nursing
- Leading in Health and Social Care Teams
- Practice Learning Experience 5 and 6