BSc (Hons) Nursing (Learning Disabilities) Bachelor's degree at Leeds Trinity University

You'll be introduced to the fundamental knowledge, skills and principles of the nursing profession and yourself as a student of nursing, to prepare you for your initial experiences in practice.

You'll be introduced to nursing practice within contemporary health care settings, including simulated practice. Apply the knowledge and skills you've learnt so far in planned, supervised and assessed placements with guided participation in care to increase your confidence and competence. You'll engage in supported reflective conversations throughout your practical experiences and have placement inductions which will cover policies and protocols relevant to the practice area and work within ethi

You'll be given a foundation of psychosocial theories and concepts enabling you to explore the complex interactions, how they influence health and wellbeing outcomes of individuals, communities and populations across the lifespan. Develop knowledge of the social determinants of health and factors that influence this such as age, gender, disability, culture, education, sexual orientation, poverty and employment. Explore causes and effects of inequalities on health and social care for diverse grou

Develop the fundamental communication and relationship skills required to deliver safe, effective and non-discriminatory person-centred and holistic care to people across the lifespan, carers, and families within a range of different healthcare environments. Deepen your knowledge of the principles, policies and models of person-centred and holistic care that support collaborative working with reference to promoting informed choice, shared decision-making, patient participation and autonomy. Unde

Build upon your experience of nursing practice within contemporary health care settings including simulated practice. Apply the knowledge and skills you've learnt so far in planned, supervised and assessed placements with guided participation in care to increase your confidence and competence. You'll engage in supported reflective conversations throughout your practical experiences and have placement inductions which will cover policies and protocols relevant to the practice area and work within

You'll develop competence in the provision and delivery of integrated person-centred nursing care for people with learning disabilities, their carer's, and families across the lifespan including the management of commonly encountered and long-term conditions. You'll explore seven core themes underpinning Level 5 nursing practice: anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology; values, responsibility and interprofessional working; and policy, legislation and ethics; pharmacology, medicines management an

You'll build on your developing nursing practice through experience in contemporary healthcare settings and simulated practice education. You'll apply knowledge and skills within planned, supervised, and assessed placements, participating actively in care with increasing confidence and competence, supported by structured reflection. Placement learning is underpinned by induction to local policies, protocols, and digital systems, and guided by MYEPAD e-portfolio aligned to NMC Future Nurs

You'll be introduced to principles, concepts, and models of public health and health education to support you'll role as a future nurse in promoting health, preventing disease, and reducing health inequalities across diverse populations and care settings. You'll explore global, national, and local determinants of health, including social injustice, ethics, empowerment, and strengths-based approaches to improving health and wellbeing for individuals, families, and communities. The module develops

Develop your knowledge and skills in research concepts and methodologies that inform evidence-based decision-making and service improvement in contemporary health and social care practice. You'll explore factors affecting the quality of evidence, including ethics, policy, reliability, validity, sampling, bias, and research involving diverse and protected populations. You'll be introduced to quantitative, qualitative, and action research approaches, with opportunities to develop skills in data co

You'll build on your nursing practice through experience in contemporary healthcare settings and simulated practice education. You'll apply developing knowledge and skills within planned, supervised, and assessed placements, participating actively in care with increasing confidence and competence, supported by structured reflective conversations. Placement learning is underpinned by induction to local policies, protocols, and digital systems relevant to the practice area. Practice experience is

Develop the leadership skills required to become a role model for best practice in coordinating and delivering effective and safe learning disabilities nursing care and the advanced practice skills to provide initial management of a person that becomes acutely ill.

Further develop your nursing practice through leadership and coordination within contemporary healthcare settings and simulated practice education. You'll apply advanced knowledge and skills within planned, supervised, and assessed placements, practising with increasing independence and confidence, supported by structured reflective conversations. Placement learning is underpinned by induction to local policies, protocols, and digital systems relevant to the practice area. Practice experience is

Develop the knowledge and skills required to deliver and manage safe, effective, and holistic person-centred care for individuals of all ages with learning disabilities and complex health needs, alongside support for their carers and families. You'll explore the impact of co-morbid physical and mental health conditions, social determinants of health, and health inequalities, with a focus on health promotion, prevention, and reasonable adjustments. The module considers the complexities of care pr

Transition from student to registered nurse, enabling reflection on personal and professional development needs and preparation for preceptorship. Critically reflect on your journey through the programme, developing confidence as a values-based and autonomous practitioner grounded in legal, ethical, and professional frameworks. The module emphasises strategies for managing uncertainty, resilience, self-care, and recognising burnout in self and others during role transition. You'll explore leader