BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Mental Health) (Pre-Registration) (Degree Apprenticeship) at Teesside University

Programme overview

A pre-registration degree apprenticeship for employees in a health or care role who want to qualify as a registered mental health nurse. Apprentices learn in the workplace and at the University on a blended basis, meeting NMC requirements and the apprenticeship standard for pre-registration nursing; the award leads to eligibility to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Faculty: School of Health & Life Sciences | Duration: 2-4 years plus 6 months end-point assessment | Intake: September | Study mode: part-time (apprenticeship) | Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1: Fundamentals of Nursing Practice, Nursing Decision-making and Evidence-based Practice, Professionalism, Relationships and Communication, and Understanding Health and Illness. Stage 2 and 3 modules are specific to mental health nursing.

Career pathways

Registered nurse roles across the NHS and private sector in the UK and overseas, with progression in nursing practice, leadership, research, education and consultancy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Apprentices must have employer support, hold Level 2 English and maths before starting, hold an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, be employed (or employed on entry) full-time as an apprentice nurse in a health or care role, demonstrate values and attitudes in line with the NMC values and behaviours, attend an interview with the employer and University, and have a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure. Apprentices who have completed the Nursing Associate or Healthcare Assistant Practitioner higher apprenticeship may complete in two years. International students requiring a student visa cannot apply.

Intake: September

Duration: 2-4 years plus 6 months end-point assessment

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