Degree Apprenticeship in Nursing (Mental Health or Adult Nursing)

We're delighted to announce we have NMC approval to offer degree apprenticeships in Nursing from the spring of 2018.  Apprentices will be able to choose between BSc Nursing (Adult) or BSc Nursing (Mental Health). 

Apprentices will need to be employed by an NHS Trust and will have a choice of two entry points for this course:

• Entry point 1: apprentices will complete a four year apprenticeship with us, and will need to have appropriate level 2 and 3 qualifications.


• Entry point 2: apprentices will have already completed a relevant Higher Apprenticeship.  Subject to the content of the Higher Apprenticeship, you may be able to APEL in at entry point 2, which means you will complete only the final two years of the apprenticeship.  If you have successfully completed our Higher Apprenticeship in Health Care Science, this will fulfil our entry criteria.  For all other Higher Apprenticeships/Foundation degrees, please contact us to check if this entry point is suitable for you.

The course has been designed to be family friendly, with some flexibility around school holiday dates.  Successful completion of the course (whether by entry point 1 or 2) leads to a BSc in Nursing and eligibility for NMC registration.

University based teaching will take place in blocks throughout the academic year.  The rest of the time, students will be in their 'home' placement (i.e. their usual place of work), or occasionally in 'away' placements (i.e. other settings which will be chosen to develop particular skills and knowledge).  The majority of the time will be spent in the 'home' placement, where 15 hours a week will be spent as an apprentice, and the remaining time will be in their given role.

Questions about making your application or the interview process? 

Take a look at our hints and tips page.  If that doesn't answer your questions or you want to talk to us about your circumstances, get in touch using the contact details below.