BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing (Degree Apprenticeship Programme) at University of Suffolk

Programme overview

This Nursing Degree Apprenticeship will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and behaviours necessary for registration as a Mental Health Nurse. The course spans a 48-month period. At the University of Suffolk, we employ a block teaching format, completing each module before advancing to the next.

Faculty: School of Health Sciences and Society | Duration: Four years full-time | Study mode: full-time (apprenticeship, employer-sponsored work-based route) | Intake: February 2027 | Location: Ipswich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Foundations of Health and Wellbeing for Children and Young People, Foundations of Person-Centred Care in Adulthood, Fundamentals of Professional Practice, Nursing Practice Part 1. Year 2: Principles of Health Promotion and Public Health, Supporting Individuals with Deteriorating Health, Communication and Therapeutic Interventions, Nursing Practice Part 2. Year 3: Parity of Esteem, Holistic Management of Complex Care, Service Innovation, Nursing Practice Part 3.

Career pathways

Upon successful course completion, apprentices will receive a BSc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing and can register the award with the NMC. This enables work across the UK's NHS, private, or voluntary sectors.

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Entry requirements

Standard entry requirements for the full 4-year programme are; 96 UCAS Points (or above); CCC (A-Level); MMM (BTEC); Pass at Grade C or above (T Level); All applicants under 19 are required to hold GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or Level 2 equivalents). For applicants entering via the 2-year RPL route, the Foundation Degree (or equivalent qualification) will have demonstrated the required level of English and numeracy. For those aged 19 or over, any outstanding English and Maths requirements are determined by the employer in line with apprenticeship regulations. Any offer of a place will be subject to: Satisfactory Occupational Health check; Satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check; Apprentices must have the right to work in the UK and have been ordinarily resident in the EEA or the UK for at least the three years prior to beginning the Apprenticeship. Any apprentice with non-UK qualifications will be expected to meet the equivalent entry requirements.

Intake: February 2027

Duration: Four years full-time

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