BSc (Hons) Nursing (Learning Disabilities)

01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2028

Course Leader Stacey Rees
Course Team Donna Pace, Pamela Davies, Iwan Dowie, Shannon Waters, Christopher Nash, Stuart Baker, Sarah Gethindavies, Colin Macpherson
Awarding Body University of South Wales
Teaching Institutions University of South Wales
Modes of Study Full Time, Part Time

Document Version

Version 2
Valid From 01 Sep 2026
Valid To 31 Aug 2028

QAA Benchmarks

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Educational Aim

Learning Outcomes

Course Structure

Level 4 Modules

Module Code Module Id Module Title Module Status Credit Value Module Type
AU1D008 MOD011548 The Essentials of Nursing Practice Running 40 core
AU1D009 MOD011550 Assessing needs and creating therapeutic opportunities Running 40 core
AU1S005 MOD011549 Promoting Health & Wellbeing Running 20 core
AU1S006 MOD011551 Developing confidence in Practice: Practice 1 Running 20 core

Level 5 Modules

Module Code Module Id Module Title Module Status Credit Value Module Type
AU2D033 MOD011552 Enhancing assessment & evidence-based interventions Running 40 core
AU2D034 MOD011553 Professional, Legal & Ethical Issues in Nursing Running 40 core
AU2S014 MOD011554 Informed decision making in the practice environment Running 20 core
AU2S015 MOD011555 Evidence based practice: evaluating care within the context of practice Running 20 core

Level 6 Modules

Module Code Module Id Module Title Module Status Credit Value Module Type
AU3D029 MOD011556 Advancing knowledge, skills & therapeutic interventions Running 40 core
AU3D030 MOD011558 Leading and managing quality care across settings Running 40 core
AU3S061 MOD011557 The Nurse as an Educator Running 20 core
AU3S062 MOD011559 Becoming a proficient practitioner Running 20 core

Teaching and Assessment

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Course Exit Points

Award Criteria Final
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) 360 credits of which at least 100 must be at Level 6 or above, 120 at Level 5 or above, 120 at Level 4 or above and no more than 20 at Level 3. On completion of the full award, students are able to apply for admission onto the NMC Part 1 of the nursing register. Final
Diploma of Higher Education Diploma of Higher Education Health Sciences 240 credits of which at least 100 must be at Level 5 or above, 120 credits at Level 4 or above and no more than 20 credits at Level 3. Exit
Certificate of Higher Education Certificate of Higher Education Health Sciences 120 credits of which at least 100 must be at Level 4 or above and no more than 20 at Level 3 Exit

Progression Route

On successful completion, students will be able to apply for registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council within their intended field of practice.If the award is a progression route for other courses, please specify which and where they are delivered:MSc Nursing - Glyntaff CampusMSc Professional Practice - Glyntaff CampusMSc Advanced Practice - Glyntaff CampusMSc Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Glyntaff CampusMSc Enhancing Clinical Practice - Glyntaff CampusMSc Dementia Studies - Glyntaff CampusMSc Public Health - Glyntaff CampusMSc Strategic Leadership - Glyntaff Campus

Entry Requirements

Admission to the course is typically through the following qualifications:

Inclusive Curriculum Statement

The University of South Wales operates a policy of inclusive learning, teaching and assessment to ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to fulfil their educational potential. Course teams will have considered ways of designing out any potentially disadvantageous element of courses during the course design process. However some specific needs may remain, details about how to apply to have your needs assessed can be found at: http://unilife.southwales.ac.uk/pages/3040-disability-and-dyslexia-service/

Addendum for Delivery at a Partner Institution

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Methods Of Quality Standards

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