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Registered Nurse Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship BSc (Hons)

Start date

  • Level(s) of Study: Undergraduate
  • Start Date(s): September 2024
  • Duration: 3 years and 1 months
  • Study Mode(s): Block release
  • Campus: Clifton Campus
  • Entry Requirements:
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Information for 2024

Introduction:

Who is it for?

This programme is suitable for individuals employed in health or social care who would like to complete a degree in nursing.

Why do the apprenticeship?

Through our blended and block study learning approach, building up theoretical knowledge while putting it into practice – individuals will develop holistic, clinical and decision-making skills in line with the demands of modern nursing. Registered nurses are a statutorily regulated profession and successful completion of this apprenticeship will meet the education requirements to see registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

What are the benefits?

Employers will benefit from upskilling their current staff as registered nurses with a professional qualification and NMC status.

Course accreditation

  • NMC Logo

What you’ll study

There are five themes within the programme specific to:

  • Applied Biological (Bio’), Psychological (Psycho’) and Social Sciences (ABPS)
  • Clinical and Nursing Skills (CNS)
  • Nursing Concepts, Philosophies and Theories (NCPT)
  • Personal and Professional Development (PPD)
  • Preparation for Practice (PfP)
  • Introduction to Nursing Practice
  • Integrative Nursing Practice
  • Foundations in Applied Nursing Practice
  • Evidence in Nursing Practice
  • Biopsychosocial Approaches to Nursing Practice
  • Applied Nursing Practice in Complex Care
  • Innovating and Improving Healthcare
  • Leadership in Nursing
  • Leading and Managing Applied Nursing Practice

The end-point assessment will take place after the three-year degree, although completion of the degree is dependent on completion of the end-point assessment.

Completing your Apprenticeship

To achieve the apprenticeship, all apprentices must complete an End-Point Assessment (EPA). The EPA is an independent assessment that ascertains whether an apprentice is competent in their occupation.

Gateway

Gateway is the period of time between the end of the off-the-job training (practical period) and the beginning of the assessment period when EPA will take place.

At Gateway, the apprentice, employer and training provider will review the apprentice’s knowledge, skills and behaviours to determine whether they are ready to take their EPA. This is normally done at a Gateway review meeting which takes place near the end of the apprenticeship. At this meeting, all three parties will check that the mandatory aspects of the apprenticeship have been completed and that the apprentice is ready to take their final assessment(s).

Apprentices must meet the Gateway requirement set out in the assessment plan before taking their EPA.

End-Point Assessment

This apprenticeship is integrated. This means that the end-point assessment is administered by Nottingham Trent University and is usually linked to the academic award that apprentices study whilst in their off-the-job training period.

Details of the assessment elements can be found in the assessment plan.

The end-point assessment for this apprenticeship standard is the examination board.

Successful completion of this apprenticeship will meet the education requirements for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Don’t just take our word for it, hear from our students themselves

Student Profiles

Chelsey Stockton

The support from tutors and university staff has been amazing. The tutors and lecturers have been so responsive on emails and really gone above and beyond to ensure we settle in at NTU and reach our full potential.

How you’re taught

The degree integrates academic and work-based learning through employment. You will be taught in three blocks per year, with five study days per week (three days at a time at university and two as guided study).

Contact hours

A full-time student on average can expect to spend 1200 hours a year learning which will typically be broken down as follows:

Your time is split roughly in half between classroom-based learning and practice learning placements. You’ll have a minimum of 4,600 hours’ contact time throughout your course – how that’s divided up depends on the programme you’ve chosen, and the year of study. Whilst the hours are always subject to change, here’s some examples:

Hands-on nursing: your work experience opportunities

Placements are the foundation of our nursing courses, and a crucial part of your learning. No other experience gives you the applied, hands-on insights into modern nursing – from decision making to relationships. It’s on placement that you’ll apply the theoretical principles of holistic assessment, values-based practice, person centred care, and effective collaboration between service users, their families, and other providers. You’ll work across a variety of health and social care settings, in a wide range of public and private sector environments – all the time developing your understanding of the person’s journey and the services they access.

You’ll benefit from our reputation in the healthcare sector, and our fantastic professional links throughout nursing. The range and diversity of experiences on offer means you can properly explore the role – and in your second and third years, you’ll even get the chance to complete an practice learning placement in an alternative field. It’ll deepen your understanding of nursing and improve your job prospects even further.

In each year of the programme there will be 3 placements, in the first year, for example, you will have a placement that starts approximately 8 weeks after you start.  Each placement in the first year lasts for six weeks and in the second and third years the placement are no less than 7 weeks long.

Learn from the experts

As tomorrow’s professionals, you’ll be taught by today’s experts – people who’ve worked (and are still working) across the healthcare sector. Tutorials and personal contact time are an important part of our nursing courses, and we ensure you’re supported in both one-to-one and group-learning environments. You’ll have your own personal tutor, and a range of module leaders. As these are new courses, we’ve had the opportunity to build them from the ground up, ensuring they’re informed by the latest research and practice – and meaning that you’ll learn at the forefront of modern nursing.

Throughout the programme, we’ll give you all the support you need: from advice and feedback, to securing practice learning placements, to helping you deal with any unforeseen personal circumstances or difficulties.

Clinical and nursing skills

Your registration by the Nursing and Midwifery Council hinges on proving you’ve got the required nursing skills – the practical components of this course. You’ll develop these skills in our suites, through a range of simulated exercises that bridge the gap between the classroom and your practice placements. You’ll then keep a record of the skills you’ve acquired and contact hours you’ve completed in your ePortfolio.

How you’re assessed

The end-point assessment will take place after the three-year degree, although completion of the degree is dependent on completion of the end-point assessment.

Campus and facilities

The purpose-built Health & Allied Professions (HAP) Centre is home to our world-class teaching, practice, research and scholarship in the Institute of Health and Allied Professions (IHAP).

Entry requirements

112 UCAS tariff points from a range of Level 3 qualifications including:

  • A level – ACC or BBC; or
  • BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM (Health and Social Care preferred but not essential); or
  • Access to Higher Education – D15 and M30 (Health or Nursing preferred but not essential)

Alternative Level 3 qualifications will also be considered on application and approval.

Level 2 qualifications including:

  • 5 GCSEs including English, Maths and either, Science or Health-related grades C / 4-5 and above; or
  • Functional Skills including English and Maths

Alternative Level 2 qualifications will also be considered on application and approval.

Applicants who do not meet the above academic criteria but have sufficient relevant experience in the workplace will be considered on an individual basis for recognition of prior learning and experience. Please contact us to discuss your options.

For those in employment

For those already in employment, this apprenticeship provides access to development opportunities for applicants who may already have practical experience but wish to improve their theoretical understanding, want to develop their skills further, and obtain an academic qualification and professional recognition.

You'll need to be in current employment and have secured your employer's agreement to support you through the degree apprenticeship.

You will also need English and Maths qualifications:

  • GCSE Maths or international equivalent – minimum C / 4-5 or above; or
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths
  • GCSE English or international equivalent – minimum C / 4/5 or above; or
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in English

Evidence will also be required of:

  • A full DBS check
  • Declaration of good health and good character
  • Attendance at an Occupational Health review

Getting in touch

If you need more help or information, get in touch through our enquiry form

Unfortunately English apprenticeships are not available for EU or international students.

Fees and funding

To undertake an apprenticeship you must be employed - as such, your employer will pay your tuition fees.

If you or your employer have any questions regarding the fees and funding available for this apprenticeship, please see our Apprenticeships pages, contact our Apprenticeships team at apprenticeships@ntu.ac.uk, or call +44 (0)115 848 2589.

Unfortunately English apprenticeships are not available for EU or international students.

How to apply

To apply click the Apply button at the top of the page.

For further information visit our apprenticeship pages or email us.

Unfortunately English apprenticeships are not available for EU or international students.