Bachelor [Civil Engineering] From University of Wolverhampton

With work-based training built in, and outstanding onsite facilities, you'll learn the theory of good nursing practice, and study the subjects that underpin it.

Taught by an enthusiastic team of experienced learning disabilities nurses, you'll develop strong inter-professional and interpersonal skills, together with a real understanding of what it means to have a learning disability or be a family carer.

The at has a strong practical focus, incorporatingÊperson-centred learning, with use of our advanced, inter-professional Simulation Suite.

Engage with people with learning disabilities, family carers and practising nurses on placements, in class and online.

You'll spend about half your time on placements in NHS hospitals, or with employers in the independent health and social care sector.

There's also the chance to develop and apply your skills working abroad.

Where can it take me?

You'll have exciting career opportunities open to you in lots of areas.

Learning disabilities nurses are in demand across the UK across fields such as neurology, epilepsy, acute physical and mental healthcare, as well as specialist services for people with learning disabilities.

Careers / Further study

Our graduates go on to work with both adults and children with learning disabilities across a large range of settings and services.

You could work in an NHS specialist community team, primary care team, inpatient services, acute services or a wider multi-field nursing team.

You could work in the private or voluntary sectors as part of a specialist team supporting people with complex needs, such as head injury or dementia care.