MSc Nursing Science Registered Nurse (Learning Disability)

Coach Lane Campus City

 

INTAKE: January

Program Overview

The MSc Nursing Science Registered Nurse (Learning Disability) program at Northumbria University is an advanced and comprehensive postgraduate course that focuses on the specialized care of individuals with learning disabilities. The program covers a wide array of topics, including learning disability nursing principles, person-centered care, research methods in nursing, and evidence-based practice. Registered nurses build upon their existing clinical expertise to become leaders in the field of learning disability nursing.

  1. Learning Disability Nursing Principles: The program provides advanced training in learning disability nursing principles to address the unique healthcare needs of individuals with learning disabilities.

  2. Person-Centered Care: Students learn to provide person-centered care, recognizing the importance of tailoring healthcare to the individual's needs and preferences.

  3. Evidence-Based Practice: The program emphasizes the integration of evidence-based practices into learning disability nursing care for improved patient outcomes.

  4. Research Methods in Nursing: Students gain essential research skills to conduct nursing research and contribute to evidence-based learning disability nursing practices.

  5. Ethical and Legal Issues in Learning Disability Nursing: The program addresses ethical and legal considerations in learning disability nursing practice and patient care.

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Location

Coach Lane Campus City

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Score

IELTS 7

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Tuition Fee

£ 16500

Postgraduate Entry Requirements:

  • Applicants should have successfully completed a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution with a minimum overall score of 55% or equivalent.
  • English language proficiency is required, and applicants must provide evidence of their English language skills through an approved language test.
    • IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no individual component below 6.
  • Some postgraduate programs may have specific subject prerequisites or additional requirements.

Students must provide:

  • academic marksheets & transcripts
  • letters of recommendation
  • a personal statement - SOP
  • passport
  • other supporting documents as required by the university.

Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.

It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.

Northumbria University is dedicated towards providing support and opportunities for international students to pursue their education. The university offers a range of scholarships specifically designed to assist international students with their tuition fees and living expenses. These scholarships recognize academic excellence, leadership potential, and contribution to the community.

  1. Northumbria Global Scholarship: The Northumbria Global Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship available to international undergraduate and postgraduate students. It provides a partial tuition fee reduction of up to £6,000 for the first year of study. The scholarship is awarded based on academic achievement, and applicants are automatically considered upon applying for a full-time course at Northumbria University.
  2. Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship: The Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship is a prestigious scholarship offered to exceptional international students enrolling in a postgraduate taught program. It provides a tuition fee reduction of up to £2,500. The scholarship is competitive, and applicants are assessed based on academic achievement, personal statement, and references.
  3. Country-Specific Scholarships: Northumbria University also offers scholarships specific to certain countries or regions. These scholarships aim to attract high-achieving students from specific countries or regions and provide financial support for their studies at Northumbria University. The eligibility criteria and application process vary depending on the specific scholarship.
  4. External Scholarships: International students may be eligible for external scholarships provided by government bodies, organizations, or foundations in their home countries. These scholarships are external to the university but can be used to support studies at Northumbria University. 

Graduates of the MSc Nursing Science Registered Nurse (Learning Disability) program from Northumbria University have promising career prospects in the field of learning disability nursing and healthcare management. 

  1. Learning Disability Nurse Specialist: Graduates can work as learning disability nurse specialists, providing specialized care and acting as clinical experts.

  2. Learning Disability Nurse Manager: The program prepares students for learning disability nurse manager roles, overseeing learning disability units and managing healthcare teams.

  3. Learning Disability Clinical Educator: Graduates may pursue careers as learning disability clinical educators, training and mentoring other nurses in learning disability care.

  4. Learning Disability Nursing Researcher: The program equips graduates to become learning disability nursing researchers, contributing to evidence-based learning disability nursing practices.

  5. Healthcare Policy Analyst: Graduates can explore roles as healthcare policy analysts, contributing to policy development and implementation in learning disability healthcare.


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