BSc (Hons) Nursing (Learning Disabilities) at Nottingham Trent University

This degree will equip you to work in a highly rewarding and diverse profession –  making impactful improvements to the lives of both children and adults. It is one requiring the dedication and skills to deliver person-centred care to people with learning disabilities, supporting them to live as independently as possible.

What you'll study

Learn at the new horizon of healthcare with NTU as we explore the past, present and future of learning disabilities nursing. We will develop your practical skills and theoretical knowledge on this cutting-edge course, helping you to progress and succeed in a rapidly evolving sector.

You will learn through a multifaceted approach, combining online  learning, small group facilitated teaching, lectures and practical sessions. These strategies work alongside a range of placement  experiences in the health and social care setting, enabling you to develop the skills, values and knowledge for contemporary learning disabilities nursing practice.

You’ll develop your nursing knowledge based around:

• a holistic view of a person’s’ psychological and physical needs to support recovery
• the chance to refine and apply your therapeutic skills
• a practice-learning environment, with simulated exercises and activities
• placements in a variety of healthcare settings
• some fantastic opportunities for career development.

Our nursing degree isn’t just distinguished by the amount of time you’ll spend on placement – it’s how early those placements opportunities arrive on your course. From the outset, we’ll ensure you’re in hands-on, practice-based environments, supporting local healthcare providers and putting your theoretical skills to the test. Alongside the “interprofessional” nature of our teaching – which connects you with experts from across the sector, broadening your skills and knowledge – you’ll have the perfect grounding in nursing.

The five strands of nursing at NTU

Our course combines foundational healthcare knowledge with teaching that’s specific to the field of mental health nursing. With this approach, we’ll help you to develop a well-rounded understanding of the sector, as well as the specialist skills you’ll need as a registered mental health nurse. Our course is built around five “strands”, namely:

• Applied bio-, psycho- and social sciences
• Clinical practice and nursing skills
• Professional concept, philosophies and theories
• Preparation for practice
• Personal and professional development

Across these strands, you’ll develop the core knowledge, skills and attributes you’ll need for a successful career in mental health nursing – both at home and abroad. You’ll have the chance to complete care-based work placements – bedding in your theoretical skills – and pick from an exciting range of specialist electives, outside the specific field of mental health. This way, you’ll have you the chance to broaden your knowledge and experience even further, making you a great candidate for a huge range of nursing roles.