Overview

The School of Health and Social Work at the University of Hertfordshire offers a Master of Science (MSc) in Nursing with a focus on Learning Disabilities. This degree program lasts for two years and is primarily centered on Nursing. For international students, the tuition fees for this program are £15,965. To apply for this course, students need to meet English language requirements, which can be shown through IELTS or PTE scores. Additionally, the minimum graduation percentage required for admission is 55%.

Program Details	Information
Duration	24 Months
Course Level	PG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time
Tution And Fees ( For 1 Year)	INR 1700000.0
Type of University	Public
Official Career service Website	https://www.herts.ac.uk/

MSc Nursing (Learning Disabilities) at University of Hertfordshire

Key Insights

The pre-registration Learning Disability Nursing course offers a well-balanced mix of theory and practice. This program helps students become confident registered nurses for people with learning disabilities in a changing health and social care environment.

This program is ideal for those who are interested in or have experience supporting people with learning disabilities. Throughout the course, you will:

Gain the necessary knowledge and skills needed for this challenging yet rewarding nursing role.

Join a friendly and experienced team of lecturers and practitioners in the School of Health and Social Work. Mental health nurses make up the largest group working in mental health.

The Learning Disability Nursing degree pathway allows students to tackle the challenge of meeting the health care needs of people with learning disabilities. This is done through a holistic approach in both mainstream and specialist services.

Improve the health and well-being of individuals with learning disabilities.

This program includes both theory and practice, offering a variety of service-user contact experiences in different settings.

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MSc Nursing (Learning Disabilities) at University of Hertfordshire

Rankings

Ranking Source	Ranking
University The Guardian, 2025	75
UK University The Complete University Guide, 2025	84
Europe QS, 2025	378

MSc Nursing (Learning Disabilities) at University of Hertfordshire

Eligibility Criteria

12th Grade

There is no specific cutoff mentioned for 12th grade.

Graduation

Applicants need to have a first degree at Honours level, usually in a related field like life sciences, psychology, or social/behavioral sciences. They should also have GCSE mathematics and English at grade C or above (or equivalent). A Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject area with a score between 55% and 65% is also required.

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IELTS

Marks: 6.5

International candidates must complete the IELTS exam with a minimum score of 6.5 in each section: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. The overall average score must also be at least 6.5.

PTE

Marks: 58.0

Candidates need a score of 58 out of 90, with no less than 42 in any one band.

Exams Accepted	Qualifying Score
IELTS	6.5
PTE	58.0

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MSc Nursing (Learning Disabilities) at University of Hertfordshire

Application Process

Application Process for University of Hertfordshire

Step 1: Prepare Your Documents

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