Course modalities offered

Queen's University of Belfast
Professional Nursing (Learning Disability) BSc (Hons)
Queen's University of Belfast

Key Course Facts

Course Description

This three-year degree programme integrates theory and practice, preparing our students to be world-class practitioners. Students will spend 50 per cent of their time in class learning the latest nursing theory and clinical skills, and 50 per cent of their time with one of our internationally-recognised training partners in a wide variety of clinical and community settings throughout Northern Ireland. Our highly-trained lecturing staff are actively engaged in areas of speciality practice, and our personal tutor system for student support is very well regarded. There are also opportunities for elective placements with one of our international partners in the final year of study.

Recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (learning disabilities).

Student Reviews

Overall student satisfaction
97 /100
31 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2022
All courses of Queen's University of Belfast
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25087 £26238 £28248
25-75 percentile range £24000 - £28043 £20262 - £31000 £21504 - £35000
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All courses of UK

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
All courses of Queen's University of Belfast

Current jobs

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Required skill level of job after 15 months

% Skilled jobs

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Professional Nursing (Learning Disability) BSc (Hons) at Queen's University of Belfast

95% Nursing Professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022
All courses of Queen's University of Belfast

Qualification requirements

BCC where Biology or Chemistry or Mathematics or Physics is offered A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation.

BBBCC where Biology or Chemistry or Mathematics or Physics is offered Separate targets are shown for Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers but offers are normally made on the basis of a combination of the two

Successful completion of the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 60 credits is required, including 45 credits at Level 3 and 15 at Level 2.

BCC where Biology or Chemistry or Mathematics or Physics is offered Separate targets are shown for Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers but offers are normally made on the basis of a combination of the two

Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF) Successful completion of the BTEC Extended Diploma (180 credits at Level 3) with overall grades DDM. Edexcel BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) Successful completion of the BTEC National Extended Diploma (1080 GLH at Level 3) with overall grades DDM.

H3H3H3H4H4 where Biology or Chemistry or Mathematics or Physics is offered For all applicants, if not offered at Higher Level, Ordinary Level Mathematics, English and a science subject are necessary, minimum Grade O4

GCSE Mathematics and a Science subject at grade C or better. Scottish National 5 Mathematics and a Science subject at grade C or better.

Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

For information on international qualification equivalents, please check the specific information for your country at: http://www.qub.ac.uk/International/International-students/Your-Country/

GB students (England, Scotland, Wales) are not entitled to a commissioned place with associated funding (tuition fees, and maintenance allowance from the NI Department of Health) and a decision as to whether or not we can admit GB students with funding fr
Do you not fulfill the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements?
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Professional Nursing (Learning Disability), BSc (Hons).

Costs

Tuition Fees Professional Nursing (Learning Disability) BSc (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
International £20100 year 1

Additional fee information

Fees listed are for 2019-20. The tuition fees for 2020-21 are not yet available.

Further information is available at:
http://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/Undergraduate/Fees-and-scholarships/
Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2024

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of Queen's University of Belfast in top UK and global rankings.

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Rankings of Queen's University of Belfast in related subject specific rankings.

Medicine & Health

    • #1 
    • #6 
    Nursing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #51 
    Nursing
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #76 
    Nursing
    ARWU by subject - Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 26 May, 2021]

See all university rankings of Queen's University of Belfast

About Queen's University of Belfast

Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) is a public institution that has enjoyed international repute for the majority of the institution’s time as an educational centre, and this is reflected today in their impressive University Rankings from Times Higher Education and QS. With the university’s significant reputation for research prominence and academic results, and the city life on offer from Ireland’s capital, QUB deserves the consideration of any student hoping to excel in their field while also creating fond memories while they do it.

Where is this programme taught

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