BSc (Hons) LEARNING DISABILITY NURSING

At LSBU, the Learning Disability Nursing program is designed to give you more than just theory — you’ll gain hands-on experience that prepares you for real-world nursing challenges. From day one, you’ll combine classroom learning with placements in health and social care settings, allowing you to apply what you’ve learned while building confidence in supporting individuals with learning disabilities. The program also makes use of modern facilities and digital tools, so you can practise, reflect, and grow in a safe and supportive environment.

Here’s how you’ll experience this in practice:

• Clinical Skills Development: Practice essential procedures such as blood pressure monitoring, ECG interpretation, and nasogastric tube insertion using simulations before applying them in real-life settings.

• Practice Placements: Take part in the ‘hub and spoke’ model of placements, giving you a variety of experiences across hospitals, community care, and other relevant settings.

• Simulation Facilities: LSBU’s Nursing Skills Labs let you rehearse challenging scenarios safely, helping you feel confident when you step into real placements.

• Digital Learning Tools: Engage with interactive online sessions using platforms like Moodle, Microsoft Teams, WebEx, and Zoom, enhancing both learning and collaboration.

• Inter-professional Learning: Work alongside students from other healthcare disciplines, developing teamwork and understanding different professional roles.

• Reflective Practice: Keep learning logs or diaries to reflect on your experiences, helping you grow both professionally and personally.

These opportunities ensure that when you graduate, you’ll be ready to step into your career with the practical skills, confidence, and professionalism that employers value.

Completing LSBU’s Learning Disability Nursing degree opens up a fulfilling career where you can make a real difference in people’s lives. Graduates can step into roles such as Learning Disability Nurse, Community Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist, or even a Nurse Educator. With the professional skills, practical experience, and NMC registration you gain, you’ll enter the workforce ready, confident, and highly employable.

Here’s how LSBU helps you succeed:

• NMC Accreditation: Upon graduation, you can register as a qualified learning disability nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, which is essential for professional practice.

• Placement Opportunities: Clinical placements in hospitals, community settings, and NHS Trusts give you real-world experience and valuable networking opportunities.

• Graduate Outcomes: LSBU nursing graduates are among the highest paid in London, and enjoy strong employment rates within the first year after graduation.

• Industry Partnerships: The university’s links with healthcare providers ensure you gain experience that’s closely aligned with current professional standards and employer expectations.

• Career Support Services: LSBU’s Careers & Employability team helps with CVs, interviews, and career planning, ensuring you’re supported as you take your first steps into the profession.

Further Academic Progression:
After your BSc, you can continue your studies with postgraduate programs like the MSc in Learning Disabilities Nursing at LSBU. This allows you to specialize further, take on leadership roles, engage in research, and develop advanced clinical expertise