Registered Nurse (Degree) Apprenticeship

Overview

The Registered Nurse Degree Apprentice is a highly trained role to support the delivery of effective, safe and responsive care in and across a wide range of health and care settings.

This apprenticeship at UEL is designed to work in partnership with NHS Trusts and Health and Social Care organisations supporting the development of local staff to train as Registered Nurses. Apprentices are released by their employers to study part-time at University and undertake practice placements to develop the skills required to be a safe, effective, compassionate and competent nurse.

Delivery

The Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship programme mirrors the undergraduate full-time nursing degree and you will complete the same modules and undertake the same assessments. As a nursing apprentice, you will spend time in practice working, as well as have protected practice learning (Supernumerary) time and time at the university. Your programme will run across four years but there will be opportunities for eligible candidates to APL/APEL up to 50 per cent of the programme and complete a shorter programme.

The BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) is a professional qualification that will allow you to be eligible to apply to the NMC for entry onto the professional register as a nurse. To pass your apprenticeship, you must also complete the required End Point Assessment (EPA).

Academic Requirements:

1. In line with the European Directive 2005/36/EC, students will hold the required ten years of general education (Adult Nursing Field Specific Requirement)
2. Applicants will hold:
   • 112 UCAS tariff points
   • Mathematics and English Language GCSE Grade C or above OR equivalent i.e. Functional Skills Mathematics and English at Level 2 OR Access to Higher Education Diploma in nursing/health or social care/science with a minimum of 60 credits (45 at Level 3 and 15 at Level 2), with a Merit/Distinction profile. The Access to Higher Education Diploma must contain level 2 numeracy and literacy. 

 Specific entry requirements for the Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship:

• Employer support and commitment to undertake the programme
• Evidence of level 3 study or equivalent
• Maths and English GCSE Grade C or above or Functional Skills Level 2 (or equivalent)
• Care Certificate and or equivalent experience in Health care
• Literacy and Numeracy Test
• Interview based on 6 C's and values-based practice
• Employer's reference
• Verification of DBS check and Occupational Health Clearance
• Good written and spoken English

Fees per apprentice for the whole duration (paid on a monthly basis and is an estimate):

Levy employer: £27,000 – an estimated £562 per month from company levy.

Non-levy employer: please email degreeapprenticeships@uel.ac.uk or call 020 8223 2337 for more information. The apprentice will not be required to pay any fees.

Progression: After achieving the knowledge, skills and behaviours specified in the Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship standard and the end point assessment, you will be eligible to apply to the NMC for entry onto the professional register as a nurse.

Degree content: Please see the BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) programme specification