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MSc Professional Nursing Learning Disabilities Nursing

Queen's University Belfast

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Queen's University Belfast

Course options

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Queen's University Belfast

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 years

Course summary

Overview

The MSc Professional Nursing (Learning Disabilities) commencing on Monday 9th January 2023 is now open for applications. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates and would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible but not later than Monday 12th December 2022 at 12 noon. Eligible applicants will be Interviewed on Tuesday 13th December 2022.

The MSc Professional Nursing programme will enable you to graduate with a Masters from Queen鈥檚 University Belfast and you will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities (RNLD).

Learning disabilities nurses work with children, adults and older adults with learning disabilities and their families. Learning disabilities nurses support people to improve their health and wellbeing and be as independent as possible. This is to enable and support them to live rich and fulfilling lives to be part of the communities in which they live.

Career opportunities are diverse and varied, and this programme of studies enables learning disabilities nurses to work in a range of care and support services, including child health, primary and acute care, hospitals, day and respite services, residential services, nursing homes, forensic and prison services, care of older people and end-of-life and palliative care services.

The roles undertaken by learning disabilities nurses provides rewarding, exciting and challenging career opportunities both locally and internationally. Within your learning disabilities nursing role, you will work with a diverse range of professions including doctors, clinical psychologists, therapists, and social workers to ensure that people with learning disabilities and their families receive the supports they require.

Career Prospects

Introduction
Career opportunities are diverse and varied, and this programme of studies enables learning disabilities nurses to work in a range of care and support services, including child health, primary and acute care, hospitals, day and respite services, residential services, nursing homes, forensic and prison services, care of older people and end-of-life and palliative care services.

The roles undertaken by learning disabilities nurses provides rewarding, exciting and challenging career opportunities both locally and internationally. Within your learning disabilities nursing role, you will work with a diverse range of professions including doctors, clinical psychologists, therapists, and social workers to ensure that people with learning disabilities and their families receive the supports they require.

Studying for an MSc Professional Nursing degree at Queen鈥檚 will assist you in developing the core skills and employment-related experiences that are valued by employers, professional organisations and academic institutions. Graduates from Queen鈥檚 are well regarded by employers both nationally and internationally.

Application deadline

16 August 2024

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University information

Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast

  • University League Table

    25th

  • Campus address

    Queen's University Belfast, University Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT7 1NN, Northern Ireland

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Queen's is a member of the UK's Russell Group of research-intensive institutions.
Its historic campus with cutting-edge facilities is set in the heart of the affordable city of Belfast.
Queen's commits to preparing students for the future. It provides international students with dedicated careers support to help them fulfil their potential.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Nursing & Midwifery

    7th out of 82 1

    2nd out of 73

  • Entry standards

    / Max 208
    138 67%

    25th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    99.0 99%

    8th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.12 78%

    19th

    4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 180
    147 82%

    9th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    94.0 94%

    18th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.09 77%

    44th

    31

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