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PGDip

Nursing (Learning Disabilities)

The Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Learning Disabilities) blends the knowledge and theory of nursing and applies these into practice.

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Key Course Details

  • Start Date

    September

  • Location

    Pontypridd

  • Campus Code

    A

Fees

  • Home students

    £6,840*

  • International students

    £10,667*

  • Full-time fees are per year. Part-time fees are per 20 credits.

This course utilises simulation to facilitate an understanding of the art of nursing and to learn and practice of nursing skills and procedures. The course is validated and regulated by the Nursing Midwifery Council. On completion of the programme students are able to apply for registration with the NMC.

DESIGNED FOR

The aim of this course is to produce nurses with the ability to lead and work in a variety of settings yet maintaining the unique nature of their field of practice.

Career Paths

  • Nurse

Skills Taught

  • Resilience 
  • Critical thinking
  • Leadership
  • Interpersonal skills

Module Overview

The Post Graduate Diploma Nursing (Learning Disabilities) consists of six 20 credit modules.

  • Becoming and informed proficient practitioner
  • The nurse as leader, change agent and educator across care settings
  • Advancing evidence-based knowledge, skills & therapeutic interventions
  • Promoting health and preventing ill health: The nurse as an informed professional
  • Assessment, evidenced based care and evaluation
  • Developing proficiency to inform decision making in the practice environment

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Typical qualification requirements:

  • An undergraduate degree with a classification of 2:1 or higher.
  • Employed in a relevant health or social care environment for more than 6 months, which requires verification from a registered healthcare professional.
  • Ability to demonstrate the capability in numeracy, literacy, and digital and technological literacy to meet the course learning outcomes. 
  • A Portfolio of evidence which can include evidence of certified training/learning and transferable skills. This will be assessed by the course leader and the external examiner to determine the evidence meets the required learning outcomes. Please download our Guide to Recognition for Prior Learning to help you present your evidence for this.
  • An Interview is required which will explore whether applicants have fully considered the demands of the course and profession and are able to articulate some of the values needed for the delivery of compassionate person-centered care.

Additional requirements include:

  • Applicants are expected to be fully cognisant of the demands of their chosen field of nursing practice and have the character and good standing required to uphold the values of the Code.
  • The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
  • Equivalent qualifications considered are Essential Skills Level Two in Communication and Application of Number, or Functional Skills Level Two in English and Maths. (Must have be achieved since 2016)
  • Ability to demonstrate proficiency in English Language.
  • An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check on the Child & Adult Workforce and Child & Adult Barring List and subscription to the DBS Update Service is required. (Overseas equivalent required for non-uk applicants).
  • Demonstration of good health with occupational clearance.

Closed for International applicants 

Unfortunately, this course is not currently open to international applicants, please visit our course pages where you can find an alternative course choice. 

 

Contextual offers

We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, including your background (where you live and the school or college that you attended for example), your experiences and individual circumstances (as a care leaver, for example). This is referred to as a contextual offer and we receive data from UCAS to support us in making these decisions.

USW prides itself on its student experience and we support our students to achieve their goals and become a successful graduate. This approach helps us to support students who have the potential to succeed and who may have faced barriers that make it more difficult to access university.

 

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Whether you a have a question about your course, fees and funding, the application process or anything else, there are plenty of ways you can get in touch and we'd to talk to you. You can contact our friendly admissions team by phone, email or chat to us online.

 

Fees and Funding

UK Full-time Fee

£6,840

per year*
International Full-time Fee

£10,667

per year*

Further Information

Studying at university is one of the most significant investments you'll ever make. Whilst you’re studying, you’ll have two main financial obligations – tuition fees and living costs. There’s lots of financial help available from the University of South Wales and external funding sources, that may provide loans (which have to be paid back) and grants, scholarships and bursaries (that don't).

*Full-time fees are per year. Part-time fees are per 20 credits. Once enrolled, the fee is anticipated to remain at the same rate throughout the duration of your study on this course except as described below.

Please be aware that we may increase the maximum fee for home students on full-time undergraduate courses only where the Welsh Government increases the permitted level of inflation of fees. Fees for all students (including part-time, postgraduate and international students) may be amended in accordance with our applicable Fees and Debt Management Policy.  We will ensure that students are given clear, intelligible, unambiguous and timely information about our courses and costs in good time, ahead of the next academic year.

 

Fees and Funding Scholarships and Bursaries Cost of Living Support

Additional Costs 

As a student of USW, you’ll have access to lots of free resources to support your study and learning, such as textbooks, publications, online journals, laptops, and plenty of remote-access resources. Whilst in most cases these resources are more than sufficient in supporting you with completing your course, additional costs, both obligatory and optional, may be required or requested for the likes of travel, memberships, experience days, stationery, printing, or equipment. 

* Obligatory

Course Highlights

How you’ll learn

A blended learning approach will be used throughout which will facilitate differing learning styles and acknowledge the philosophy of widening access. The learning and teaching strategy will reflect the range and diversity of the content of courses.

Students will participate in simulated learning in the Clinical Simulation Centre. This provides a well-equipped, state-of-the-art facility that replicates a range of practice settings.

Fifty percent of the course is undertaken in the practice learning environment.  Student will have a minimum of 21 weeks of experience in healthcare per part of the programme.

Teaching staff

Students are supported and taught by expert practitioners and service users in the fields of nursing and beyond, who offer discipline specific, contemporary examples of best health and social care practice. 

The course team include academic staff who are experienced healthcare professionals.The team have a wealth of experience in supporting learning, teaching and assessment both in education and practice settings at all academic levels.

Facilities

The courses enable students to develop their skills in communication and relationship management, procedural skills and nursing care and management interventions in a variety of state-of-the-art facilities, including the Clinical Simulation Centre and Hydra Minerva suite. 

The facilities at the USW provide an excellent opportunity for students to learn and develop the knowledge, skills and core values of nursing in safe learning environments that mirror, or recreate the challenges experienced across practice learning environments. This allows safe experimentation and practice of techniques and builds the confidence of students in preparation for their practice learning experiences.

Careers and Employability

Possible career paths

Students on registration with NMC are able to apply for roles in a wide range of NHS, non-NHS and social care settings linked to their field of practice.  

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