MSc Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship (Learning Disability) at University of Huddersfield

Programme overview

A two-year MSc degree apprenticeship for people employed in learning disability healthcare services who want to qualify as registered learning disability nurses. The course is regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council and combines university teaching with clinical practice. Apprentices remain employed by their host organisation and are supernumerary, with time split 50% in clinical practice and 50% at the University.

Duration: 2 years full-time | Intake: 10 January 2028 | Study mode: full-time; apprenticeship | Location: Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 modules include Becoming a professional - Learning Disability Nursing, Introduction to Learning Disability Nursing, Understanding knowledge and evidence for nursing and Nursing Practice 1. Year 2 covers Developing as a professional, Enhancing knowledge and skills in Learning Disability Nursing, Using evidence and research to enhance practice, Nursing Practice 2 and 3 and Being a professional.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Employed in healthcare and supported by the employer. Honours degree (2:2 or above) or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant subject. GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) before the apprenticeship starts. Satisfactory enhanced DBS and Occupational Health clearances. Prior learning accreditation up to a maximum of 50% of credits. Places are limited and meeting the minimum does not guarantee an interview or offer. International applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent. Applications are submitted by the employer.

Intake: 10 January 2028

Duration: 2 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.hud.ac.uk/apprenticeships

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