Program Overview

Nursing Degree Apprenticeship (Two Years)

Programme Description

This two-year nursing degree apprenticeship will provide you with the clinical skills, knowledge, and confidence you need to deliver exceptional care to patients as a registered adult nurse. The programme is led by Judith Sephton and results in a BMedSci Nursing (Adult) award. The next intake is scheduled for February 2027.

You will RPL 50% of the standard BMedSci Nursing (Adult) programme, with the remainder of the programme content being delivered over two years. The programme is divided into two parts: Level 5 Part 2 and Level 6 Part 3.

Accreditation and the Apprenticeship Standard

This programme is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and meets the registered nurse integrated degree standard defined by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.

Duration

The programme lasts for two years, with 37.5 hours of work per week.

Teaching

The course is split into study blocks, blocks of supernumerary practice, and time spent in your base area. This includes two days per week in your base area during year one, followed by one day per week in your base area during year two.

Throughout the degree apprenticeship, you will complete 1,200 hours of theoretical learning and 1,200 hours of supernumerary practice learning.

Assessment

Each module includes multiple assessments. You will need to successfully achieve a range of assessment tasks and a practice assessment in each unit to successfully complete the learning outcomes of the programme.

The End Point Assessment (EPA) is integrated throughout the programme. Passing this allows you to qualify and practise as a registered adult nurse.

Our Facilities

As an apprentice at Sheffield, you will benefit from an excellent study environment across both the main campus and the Clinical Skills Centre. The Clinical Skills Centre is based at the Northern General Hospital and contains mock clinical wards, resuscitation suites, simulated theatres, and teaching rooms.

What Our Apprentices Say

Our apprentices have praised the programme, with one stating, "My teachers have just been outstanding."

Entry Requirements

• Employment within a partner organisation that will support your apprenticeship.
• A foundation-level degree or equivalent that meets our RPL requirements.
• Certified evidence of English Language GCSE grade C/4 or above, Functional Skills Level 2, or a university-accepted equivalent.
• Certified evidence of Maths GCSE grade C/4 or above, Functional Skills Level 2, or a university-accepted equivalent.
• International qualifications: evidence from UK ENIC of equivalent English/Maths (A*-C) must be provided for international qualifications.

Other Requirements

You must:

• Be working in an adult field of practice.
• Have at least two years of health and social care experience.
• Show a demonstration of values in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Professional Conduct (2018).
• Have at least one reference from a line manager, plus an academic reference.

You will be required to have a DBS enhanced (including children) within the last 3 years.

Apprentices are required to demonstrate the ability to use digital technology prior to commencing the RNDA programme.

Apply

This programme is advertised locally in partnership organisations, and application is via their recruitment processes. The University does not recruit directly for the course.

Candidates need to have completed a foundation degree that meets our RPL requirements. All applicants will be reviewed on an individual basis. This can include experienced Assistant Practitioners.

Your employer can submit an expression of interest for this apprenticeship by contacting the University for a copy of the Expression of Interest form.