You will study a mixture of Generic (Adult, Mental Health and Child) and Learning Disability modules over three years. This means you will have the skills to provide a basic level of care to all groups and specialist care for Learning Disability groups. Modules Year One * Fundamentals of Care and Professional Practice * Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice * Biopsychosocial Aspects of Health * Citizenship and Inclusion Year Two * Developing Nursing Skills * Appraising evidence based care * Assessing and meeting needs in partnership * Learning disability: Health across the lifespan * Positive Behavioural Support (E-learning programme) (Optional) Year Three * Leadership, Management and Professionalism in Practice * Enabling practices and therapeutic relationships * Meeting the complex needs of people with learning disabilities * Positive Behavioural Support (E learning programme) (Optional)

Students on the learning disability nursing degree could spend 15 weeks studying in Finland, Portugal, Cyprus or Germany. There are opportunities within the BN/BM programmes to undertake elective placements in the UK or abroad. The cost of travel and accommodation will be borne by the student. Learning disability nurses could work in local healthcare trusts, private providers as well as educational, charitable and voluntary providers. Graduates could also work abroad in New Zealand and in the Republic of Ireland. Cheryl Evans, Head of Nursing Learning Disabilties at Abertawe Bro Morgannwg says “We are pleased to welcome Learning Disability Nursing Branch Students from the University of South Wales to our service for their clinical placements. They are enthusiastic and willing to learn, and contribute positively to the lives of people with a learning disability.”