Learning Disabilities Nursing Kingston University London

While you study, you’ll benefit from top quality teaching at Kingston University. Not only are we ranked Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework, we’re also top in London for Nursing (The Times Good University Guide 2025) and Nursing and Midwifery (The Complete University Guide 2026).

A portion of your learning will take place at our award-winning simulation suite. These facilities create realistic environments to help you develop skills in clinical, community and practice health settings. 

Innovative simulations, with role players and full-body manikins, will offer unique opportunities to learn how to manage conditions across the lifespan. Our training will prepare you to care for everyone, from children to older people, including those with dementia.

Outside of the University, you’ll spend time on placement with one of our partner providers. 

You’ll also have opportunities to work with renowned organisations beyond the medical setting. Our students work with the famous Baked Bean Theatre Company. You’ll also have the chance to join the Learning Disability Nursing UK and Ireland network, and attend the Positive Choices Learning Disability Conference.

Entry requirements

This course requires a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points

Qualifications needed for 2025

For BSc (Hons):

The typical requirement for this course is 112-128 UCAS points, preferably with some health and science subjects studied. You could achieve this with:

• A-levels: BBC
• BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Merit Merit
• Access to HE course: 112 UCAS points normally achieved with 21 Distinctions and 18 Merits

You’ll also need GCSEs at grade C/4 or above in English and mathematics. We accept equivalent qualifications, such as Functional/Key skills Level 2 in numeracy and literacy.

For BSc (Hons) with Foundation Year:

• UCAS tariff points: 64

Please visit the Nursing Foundation Year course page for full entry requirement details.

Qualifications needed for 2026

For BSc (Hons):

The typical requirement for this course is 112-128 UCAS points, preferably with some health and science subjects studied. You could achieve this with:

• A-levels: BBC
• BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Merit Merit
• Access to HE course: 112 UCAS points normally achieved with 21 Distinctions and 18 Merits

You’ll also need GCSEs at grade C/4 or above in English and mathematics. We accept equivalent qualifications, such as Functional/Key skills Level 2 in numeracy and literacy.

For BSc (Hons) with Foundation Year:

• UCAS tariff points: 64

Please visit the Nursing Foundation Year course page for full entry requirement details.