Registered Nurse (Degree Apprenticeship) (Blended Learning) Learning Disability BSc(Hons)
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
This course has been designed for those who would like to become a nurse and are located within the North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, Cheshire and Merseyside, North West, Cumbria or North Lincolnshire. If you are located outside these areas please visit Health Education England for information on your nearest course provider. 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. This blended learning course provides a flexible way to study using mainly digital technologies.
You’ll attend the campus for a maximum total of 20 days per year of the course and you’ll also undertake practice placements across the NHS and healthcare organisations in a setting close to home. These will take place in a wide range of clinical practice settings, allowing you to provide care and support for both children and adults.
Key highlights
- Eligible to apply for NMC registration as a Learning Disability Nurse
- Study while remaining employed in learning disability healthcare services
- Mainly digital blended learning with at most 20 campus days yearly
- Practice placements across NHS and healthcare settings close to home
- Care for both children and adults with complex needs
- Develop skills to help people with learning disabilities live independently
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
- Additional condition: interview — Offers will be subject to an interview and references.
- Additional condition: dbs_check — You’ll need a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and occupational health clearances prior to registration on the course.
- Additional condition: occupational_health — You’ll need a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and occupational health clearances prior to registration on the course.
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
- Specialist Learning Disability 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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