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BSc (Hons) Nursing - four Nursing specialisms (Registered Nurse degree apprenticeship) at University of the West of England, Bristol

University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The BSc (Hons) Nursing Registered Nurse degree apprenticeship (Level 6) lets employed learners complete professional nurse education while continuing in their role. Education is validated against the NMC (2018) standards in adult, children and young people, learning disabilities or mental health nursing.

Faculty: School of Health and Social Wellbeing  |  Department: School of Health and Social Wellbeing  |  Duration: Typically four years  |  Intake: September, October, November, March, April and May  |  Study mode: Day release; September, October, November, March, April and May intakes; degree apprenticeship  |  Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Study is on a day-release basis with about half the time spent on placements. Modules include Applied Episodes of Care 1-4, Essentials of Nursing Practice, Nursing Principles, Pharmacology, Anatomy and Physiology, Medicine Management and Pharmacology, Global Sustainable Public Health, Research Methodologies of Nursing, Supervision and Leadership, a Nursing Project and Progression to Registration, plus one optional module.

Career pathways

Successful completion allows registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a registered nurse in the chosen field.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff 112 points; no specific A-level, BTEC, Access, IB, Irish Highers or T Level subjects required. GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above (Functional Skills Level 2 accepted). Applicants must be employed in a relevant nursing role, with equivalent qualifications or considerable work experience considered individually. An enhanced DBS check and occupational health clearance are required, and shortlisted candidates are interviewed.

Intake: September, October, November, March, April and May intakes

Duration: Typically four years

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