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BN (Hons) Nursing (Adult) (Degree Apprenticeship) (Extended) at University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Develop the essential skills and empathetic approach to patient care needed to become a qualified nurse on this NMC-approved degree apprenticeship. Whether you’re just starting your career in healthcare, or want to make an ambitious career move, doing a degree apprenticeship is the perfect way to take your first step to becoming registered. On this BN (Hons) Nursing (Adult) Degree Apprenticeship, you’ll spend half your time studying for your degree at the University, and the other half working with your employer in clinical practice.

Duration: 4 years part-time block delivery  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: March 2027 / March 2028 / Information for employers / Contact us  |  Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Foundations of Person Centred Care; Fundamentals of Human Science; Nursing Practice Based Learning 1; Transition to Pre-registration Healthcare; Impact of Long Term Conditions on Public Health; Nursing Practice Based Learning 2; Acute Care for the Deteriorating Adult; Clinical Decision Making for Nursing; Complex Integrated Healthcare; Evidence Based Practice in Healthcare.

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Entry requirements

32 points at A level in a science, healthcare, or social care subject, or equivalent work experience and/or qualifications. T-levels - Pass (D or E in the Core). BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - PPP. All applicants will be required to complete a Skills Gap Analysis before completing an application form. All applicants will be invited to attend an academic interview and may be asked to submit a portfolio of work or undertake additional assessment. Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health checks before starting the course. Applicants aged 16-18 must have acceptable Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths, such as GCSE with grade C/4 or above or Functional Skills. If you do not have acceptable qualifications, you will be required to obtain this. Those aged 19 and over are only subject to these requirements if you or your employer choose for you to study towards English and Maths qualifications, which will be funded. Please note that you may still be required to evidence accepted Level 2 qualifications for the course, as part of academic assessment. English language: IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.5.

Intake: March 2027 / March 2028 / Information for employers / Contact us

Duration: 4 years part-time block delivery

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