Registered Nurse (Learning Disability) (Degree Apprenticeship) BSc(Hons)
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
This apprenticeship course has been designed to provide the opportunity to study whilst being employed in learning disability healthcare services. During this apprenticeship you’ll get the opportunity to develop the vital skills, values and confidence you need to work with people who have a range of learning disabilities, providing hands on care in relation to their complex physical, social and psychological needs. You'll also have the chance to develop a high level of personal and technical skills to help improve the quality of life of people with a learning disability and their ability to live as independently as possible.
In line with the apprenticeship model, the course is designed to support a training in practice approach. Whilst undertaking the course you’ll remain employed by your host organisation. You will spend one day a week working for your employer.
The other 30 hours a week will be either on placement in clinical practice or in university. The course is designed to be progressively demanding and once qualified you’ll be eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and work as a Registered Nurse for Learning Disabilities. If you’re thinking of studying an apprenticeship course or are an employer looking for an apprenticeship for your employees, you’ll also find useful information on our Degree Apprenticeship webpages.
Throughout your studies, you’ll be supported by a team who are learning disability nurses first and foremost, with extensive and varied practice experience and diverse interests in the field of learning disabilities. You’ll learn through lectures, workshops, seminars, group work, simulation and role play. This will also involve a combination of face to face on campus learning, as well as online teaching and resources.
Individuals with learning disabilities are involved in the development of teaching materials, too, and will work with you in the classroom. You’ll have the opportunity to hear the experiences and viewpoints from service users and carers, who are part of the Public Partnership Group.
Key highlights
- Leads to eligibility for NMC registration as a learning disability nurse
- Study while remaining employed by your healthcare host organisation
- Weekly split between employer, clinical placements and university study
- Taught by experienced learning disability nurses with varied practice backgrounds
- People with learning disabilities help develop materials and co-teach classes
- Learning includes simulation, role play, workshops and online resources
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBB — Have BBB at A Level (120 UCAS points).
- UCAS tariff points: 120 — Have BBB at A Level (120 UCAS points).
- BTEC: DDM — BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
- T-level: Merit — …entry to our degree course, DDM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma, Merit at T Level, NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma/Level 3 Extended Diploma at grade B or a Pass in Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45…
- Access to HE Diploma — with 45 Level 3 credits 15 at Distinction, 30 at Merit
- GCSE: 4 or above — to include English Language, Mathematics
Scholarships
Merit-based Scholarships
At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Careers this course leads to
- Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities)
- Community Learning Disability Nurse
- Learning Disability Liaison Nurse
- Forensic Learning Disability Nurse
- Specialist Behaviour Support Nurse
Cost of study
International: £17,600
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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