Program Overview

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Mental Health Nursing, BSc Hons (Degree Apprenticeship)

Our mental health nursing degree apprenticeship offers a combination of practice-based and academic learning to boost your skills and knowledge in the nursing profession.

Overview

Our pre-registration Mental Health Nursing Apprenticeship Degree provides you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to work as a Registered Nurse as part of a team. You will train to work in a variety of hospital, community and primary care settings with individuals and their families affected by mental health problems.

As a mental health nurse, you may specialise in drug and alcohol misuse, working with offenders or working with the elderly mentally ill.

We offer apprentices a wide range of training opportunities and have an excellent reputation for delivering health and social care education.

The course leads to a bachelor's degree (BSc Hons) over either three or four years of study at university and in the workplace. Please note that the 3-year course is full-time throughout the course. The four-year course is full-time in years one and two, part-time in years three and four.

This course delivers the Registered Nurse (NMC 2018) Degree Apprenticeship Standard ST0781 and End Point Assessment Plan listed on the Institute for Apprenticeships website.

School

• Health Sciences

Location

• Avery Hill Campus

Duration

• 3 - 4 years part-time

Start month

• September; January

Fees information

For fee information related to this course, please see fees section below.

What you should know about this course

• Nursing and Midwifery at Greenwich is number one in London for satisfaction with teaching (Guardian League Tables 2022)
• You will be able to earn while you learn
• Our apprenticeship offers a balanced combination of practice-based and academic learning to enhance and consolidate your skills and knowledge
• You will have access to our state-of-the-art simulation facilities and our extensive network of health and social care partners across London and the south-east
• You will need to apply through your employer as they will be funding your apprenticeship.

Accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council

How apprenticeships work

Apprenticeships let you earn a wage while gaining practical experience and studying. You'll work with experienced staff, develop job-specific skills, receive employee benefits, and have dedicated time for training during your workweek.

What you will study

Full time

Year 1

• Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology (MH/LD) (30 credits)
• Foundations of Nursing Practice (Mental Health) (30 credits)
• Individual Health and Wellbeing (MH & LD) (30 credits)
• Practice Learning 1
• Academic Skills Development (MH & LD) (30 credits)

Year 2

• Pathophysiology: Illness And Its Impact Upon Individuals (MH & LD) (15 credits)
• Developing Mental Health Nursing (30 credits)
• Medicines Management (MH & LD) (15 credits)
• Practice Learning 2 (MH/LD & Child)
• Recognising and Managing Individual Needs (MH/LD) (30 credits)
• Understanding Research in Evidence Based Practice (MH/LD) (30 credits)

Year 3

• Advancing Mental Health Nursing (30 credits)
• Preparation for Professional Practice (MH/LD) (30 credits)

Year 4

• Consolidating Mental Health Nursing (30 credits)
• Practice Learning 3 (MH/LD/Child)
• Exploring Evidence for Professional Practice (MH/LD) (30 credits)

Entry requirements

UK citizens and permanent residents

From the start of your apprenticeship, you will need to be employed full-time (30 hours or more per week) in an appropriate healthcare setting where you can train as a Registered Nurse.

If you are not already employed in a health or social care setting, you should contact NHS Trusts and other healthcare organisations in your area to check if they are recruiting nursing apprentices.

Applicants will need:

• Mathematics and English GCSE grade A-C/9-4 or recognised equivalents
• Transferable skills and readiness to study at the undergraduate level
• Two years of employment in a relevant health or social care setting

You will also need at least three GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including mathematics and English or a recognised level 2 equivalent.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

The course fees are shared between government and employers. Visit our degree apprenticeships pages to find out how the cost of your course is met.

Other costs

Apprenticeships are paid for by employers, not apprentices.

Employers with a payroll of more than £3 million can use their apprenticeship levy contributions to pay for places on apprenticeship programmes.

Any business with a payroll below £3 million is eligible for government funding that will cover at least 95% of the cost of an apprenticeship programme.

Additional incentives are also available to employers who take on young apprentices.

Learn more information about the Apprenticeship Levy.

How you will learn

Teaching

Learning takes place through a combination of timetabled learning and independent study.

You can view more information about how each module is taught within our 'What you will study' section.

Seminars and workshops enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups. You will also be able to meet your personal tutor. Timetabled learning may fall between 9am and 9pm depending on your courses and tutorials.

Class sizes

Class sizes vary by module. Lectures are normally attended by larger groups, and seminars/tutorials by smaller groups. This can vary more widely for modules that are shared between degrees. All students will have opportunities for one-to-one time with their tutors.

Independent learning

Throughout your apprenticeship, we will encourage you to learn independently with support from your lecturers and tutors to achieve your goals and broaden your knowledge through online learning and independent reading.

Overall workload

Typically your learning at university is through a combination of:

• Lectures
• Seminars to discuss and develop your understanding of lecture topics
• One-to-one tutorials
• Online learning through the university's virtual learning platform
• Simulation in our clinical skills laboratories to practice your clinical and communication skills in a safe and supervised environment.

Assessment

You can view how each module is assessed within our 'What you will study' section.

Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.

Feedback summary

We aim to provide feedback on assignments and to release examination results within 15 working days.

Dates and timetables

Full teaching timetables are not usually available until term has started. For any queries, please contact the university.