Program Overview

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Adult Nursing, BSc Hons (Degree Apprenticeship)

Overview

Our adult nursing degree apprenticeship offers a balanced combination of practice-based and academic learning to enhance your nursing skills and knowledge.

Course Details

School

Health Sciences

Location

Avery Hill Campus

Duration

3 - 4 years part-time

Start month

September; January

What You Should Know About This Course

• 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

Accreditation

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.

Course Outline

Year 1

• Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology (30 credits)
• Individual Health & Well-Being (30 credits)
• Foundations of Nursing Practice (Adult Nursing) (30 credits)
• Practice Learning 1
• Academic Skills Development - Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedic Science (30 credits)

Year 2

• Pathophysiology: Illness and its impact upon individuals (15 credits)
• Recognising and Managing Individual Needs (30 credits)
• Developing Adult Nursing Practice (30 credits)
• Practice Learning 2 (AN)
• Medicines Management (15 credits)
• Understanding Research in Evidence Based Practice (30 credits)

Year 3

• Preparation for Professional Practice (30 credits)
• Advancing Adult Nursing Practice (30 credits)
• Practice Learning 3 (AN)

Year 4

• Consolidating Adult Nursing Practice (30 credits)
• Practice Learning 3 (AN)
• Exploring Evidence for Professional Practice (30 credits)

Entry Requirements

UK Citizens and Permanent Residents

• Mathematics and English GCSE grade A–C/9–4 or equivalent, as recognised by the Education and Skills Funding Agency
• Transferable skills and readiness to study at the undergraduate level
• Two years of employment in a relevant health or social care setting

How You Will Learn

Teaching

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

Class Sizes

Class sizes vary by module. Lectures are normally attended by larger groups, and seminars/tutorials by smaller groups.

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.

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

The course fees are shared between government and employers.

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.

Mode of Study

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UK September 2025/26 (Part-time) UK January 2025/26 (Part-time)

Course level | Undergraduate
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Duration | 3 - 4 years
Location | Avery Hill Campus