MSc Nursing (Learning Disabilities)

University of Greenwich
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 2 Years Nursing

About this course

With essential training and decision-making skills, you will be ready for an exciting career in nursing with this Master’s degree in Adult Nursing.

Gain the skills that employers need with our Master's in Learning Disabilities Nursing. We provide quality training alongside strong tutor support and a vibrant student experience. You will become a caring and compassionate nurse with the critical thinking, decision-making and leadership skills to make a difference. Our first-class team of skilled, expert and research-active nursing lecturers will help you achieve your full potential, with a view to your registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Learning Disabilities Nurse.

Learning disabilities nurses play an important role in the health and well-being of people with learning disabilities, as well as their families and carers. As part of the programme, your clinical placements will span a variety of specialist and generic services in London and Kent, including NHS and charity providers.

All nursing students on courses from September 2020 will benefit from guaranteed, additional support of at least £5,000 a year, which they will not need to pay back. See here for more information: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-learning-support-fund-lsf

What you should know about this course: * Nursing and Midwifery at Greenwich is number one in London for satisfaction with teaching (Guardian League Tables 2022).

* You will gain hands-on experience and the opportunity to put your learning into practice.

* You will work alongside highly skilled Nurses in a variety of setting, specialising in the care of people with learning disabilities.

* Nursing students may benefit from additional support of at least £5,000 a year to help with living costs.

* The course will have joint approval for the University of Greenwich and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

3219 Health associate professionals
2232 Registered community nurses
2229 Therapy professionals
2237 Other registered nursing professionals
3214 Complementary health associate professionals
2235 Registered mental health nurses

Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
London
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Nursing