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Kingston University: Learning Disabilities Nursing
| Institution | Kingston University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Nursing |
| Web | www.kingston.ac.uk/postgraduate |
| admissionsops@kingston.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 02033089932 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Reasons to choose Kingston – Kingston University is top in London for Nursing and Midwifery (The Complete University Guide 2026) and Top University in London for General Nursing (The Guardian University Guide 2026). – Our expert academics are involved in research and shaping the future of learning disabilities nursing nationally and our nursing students have been finalists in the Student Nursing Times Awards from 2012 to 2022, with Jessica Ball winning Student Nurse of the Year: Learning Disabilities in 2022. – You will work directly with individuals with learning disabilities, their family/carers, as well as actors with learning disabilities from the Baked Bean Theatre Company, in our simulation suite.
About this postgraduate pre-registration course
If you’re looking to make a positive difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities, and already have an undergraduate degree and experience in health and social care, this Masters course is for you. You’ll become a registered learning disabilities nurse in two years.
This course prepares you for a career in person-centred professional practice across a variety of health and social care settings. You will learn how to enable design and evaluation of care for people with learning disabilities and their families. You will be challenged to develop skills in gathering, analysing and synthesising evidence to ensure health inequalities and social isolation are confronted and resolved.
You’ll study the factors that affect people’s health and wellbeing, the health inequalities in our society and how we can improve health outcomes for people with a learning disability and autistic spectrum conditions (ASC).
You’ll explore the management of complex conditions across the lifespan, from children to the older person and those with dementia, or other mental or physical health needs.
Through simulations, and on placement, you’ll work collaboratively with service users. Placement providers include South West London and St George’s Mental Health Trust, Surrey and Borders Partnership Trust, Great Ormond Street, The Children’s Trust, and The Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability.
This course is designed for a small cohort of students, where you'll benefit from individual learning and support. You will be taught by our dynamic teaching team which includes leading researchers and experts in learning disability nursing from practice and the Department of Health.
How to apply You can apply for this MSc course through UCAS Undergraduate Course code B764 Institution code K84
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A health- or science-related degree is preferred at 2.2 or above, completed in the last five years. Health- and science-related degrees could include health studies, psychology, physiology, biology, social sciences, or related studies. A minimum of 650 hours of health or social care related experience undertaken in the 12 months prior to your application. Applicants will be asked to complete an RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) claim form to demonstrate this experience. This, along with a testimony, is a condition for entry to the programme. You must have at least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above (or grade C or above for GCSEs taken before 2017), including English language and maths (and a science subject is preferred), or equivalent qualifications, together with evidence of academic study, ideally within the last five years. Please visit the provider course webpage for further information |
| Location | Kingston Hill Kingston Hill Kingston upon Thames KT2 7LB |
Kingston University is superbly placed for students to take advantage of London’s many activities and attractions, as well as being close to one of the largest employment centres in the world. Students at Kingston will be able to benefit from award-winning teaching quality during their studies and go onto join a global network of alumni across different industries and sectors upon graduation.
Many of our courses are accredited by professional bodies and give you the opportunity to engage with industry experts. You will be taught by lecturers working as professionals in their field of expertise, including many who …
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