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Nursing Studies Hons (Learning Disability) BSc (Hons)
Course options
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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
15-SEP-25
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
Learning Disability nursing involves working in partnership with individuals and families to improve autonomy, promote health and support inclusion. This includes making a real contribution towards enhancing behaviours and lifestyles that help achieve the best health outcomes. This programme focuses on meeting the holistic needs of people with learning disabilities. You will explore key themes within contemporary learning disability practice including meeting health needs, community engagement, person centred planning, inclusion and integration, addressing health inequalities, legislation, forensic practice, care planning and assessment, evidence-based practice, research methods and appraisal. You will undertake a variety of practice learning experiences within a variety of health and social care settings. GCU's virtual learning environment and state-of-the-art inter-professional simulation suite provides flexible, innovative, appropriate and eEective learning design, content and assessment. There is the opportunity to undertake clinical placements in a variety of NHS Health Boards and third sector organisations throughout west and central Scotland.
Application deadline
29 January
Tuition fees
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- Guyana
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- Luxembourg
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- Romania
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- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
£ 15,200per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
Choose a qualification
QUALIFICATION TYPE
A level : BCC
preferably including a science subject, and GCSE English, Maths and a Science subject at C/4
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