Learning Disabilities Nursing, BSc Hons (Degree Apprenticeship)
Our learning disabilities nursing degree apprenticeship offers a balanced combination of practice-based and academic learning to enhance your skills and knowledge.
Our pre-registration Learning Disabilities Nursing Apprenticeship Degree provides the knowledge, skills and confidence to work as a Registered Nurse. Train to work as part of a team in a variety of health and social care settings with individuals, their families and carers, professionals and agencies.
You will learn to enable people with learning disabilities and those who support them to develop knowledge and skills in meeting their specific health and other challenges.
Our apprentices will have a wide range of training opportunities and have an excellent reputation for delivering health and social care education.
The course leads to a bachelor's degree (BSc Hons) over four years of study at university and in the workplace.
Degree apprenticeship
Applications are made through the apprenticeships programme.
Department
Campus
Duration
- 4 years full-time
Start month
September and January
Home fees
What you should know about this course
When I started the programme I worried I was too young and that I wouldn't be good. However my lecturers provided reassurance, taking time to get to know everyone as an individual, and my classmates were like a second family.
What you will study
Like all universities, the University of Greenwich must develop its pre-registration nursing and midwifery courses in line with the requirements as stated in the Nursing and Midwifery Council's (2018) standards framework for nursing and midwifery education. These standards underpin all education for nurses, midwives and nursing associates. To do this, we have a schedule of programme re-approvals, and this course and the module content is currently subject to this review process.
We anticipate this to be finalised by April 2020 and will consult you of any further changes should they arise before the start date.
About the course team
When you join us, you will be taught and supported by an experienced team of lecturers and professionals who have a wealth of hands-on experience of delivering health and social care across all fields of nursing, midwifery and paramedicine.
Come and meet us
Given the current situation with Covid-19, we are offering virtual events so that you can still experience how Greenwich could be the right university for you.
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Entry requirements
From the start of your apprenticeship, you will need to be employed full-time (30 hours or more per week) in an appropriate healthcare setting where you can train as a Registered Nurse.
If you are not already employed in a health or social care setting, you should contact NHS Trusts and other healthcare organisations in your area to check if they are recruiting nursing apprentices.
For entry, you will need to have 112 UCAS tariff points made up from:
- A-Levels
- BTEC National Awards
- International Baccalaureate
- Access to Higher Education Diploma
Or
- Diploma in Health and Social Care (level 3)/NVQ (level3)
Or
- Foundation Degree
You will also need at least three GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including mathematics and English or a recognised level 2 equivalent.
For more information, contact courseinfo@greenwich.ac.uk or 020 8331 9000.
You can also read our admissions policy.
Available to overseas students?
No
Can I use prior learning?
Find out more on our Recognition of Prior Learning pages.
Enhanced disclosure
Applicants for this course are required to complete a suitability declaration, an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check, and an occupational health check.
How you will learn
Teaching
In a typical week learning takes place through a combination of:
- Lectures
- Seminars
- 1-to-1 tutorials
Further details to be confirmed.
Seminars enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups. You will also be able to meet your personal tutor. Contact hours may fall between 9am and 9pm, depending on your elective courses and tutorials.
Class sizes
Class sizes vary by module. Lectures are normally attended by larger groups, and seminars/tutorials by smaller groups. This can vary more widely for modules that are shared between degrees. All students will have opportunities for one-to-one time with their tutors.
Independent learning
Throughout your apprenticeship, we will encourage you to learn independently with support from your lecturers and tutors to achieve your goals and broaden your knowledge through online learning and independent reading.
Overall workload
Typically your learning at university is through a combination of:
- Lectures
- Seminars to discuss and develop your understanding of lecture topics
- One-to-one tutorials
- Online learning through the university's virtual learning platform
- Simulation in our clinical skills laboratories to practice your clinical and communication skills in a safe and supervised environment
Assessment
On this course, students are assessed by:
- Examinations
- Coursework
Further details to be confirmed.
Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include ‘practice’ assessments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.
Feedback summary
We aim to provide feedback on assignments and to release examination results within 15 working days.
Dates and timetables
Full teaching timetables are not usually available until term has started. For any queries, please call 020 8331 9000.
Fees and funding
The course fees are shared between government and employers. Visit our degree apprenticeships pages to find out how the cost of your course is met.
Accommodation costs
Whether you choose to live in halls of residence or rent privately, we can help you find what you're looking for. University accommodation is available from just over £100 per person per week (bills included), depending on your location and preferences. If you require more space or facilities, these options are available at a slightly higher cost.
Funding your study
There is a range of financial support options available to support your studies, including the Aspire@Greenwich award for study resources that many full-time students will receive.
Discover more about grants, student loans, bursaries and scholarships. We also provide advice and support on budgeting, money management and financial hardship.
Other costs
Further costs may include (but are not limited to):
- Resources: you may need to purchase books for your studies, as well as specific computer software (estimate, £150 per year)
- Memberships: applying for membership of a professional body at the end of the course may incur further costs.
Will I have a work placement?
Your course will involve training in clinical practice through placements in a range of diverse and different settings.
You will have the opportunity to work alongside other health and social care professionals and agencies.
Some of these placements can be provided by your employer and you will also have access to our extensive network of partners for external placements where needed.
How long is my placement?
You will work in your employing Trust for the duration of your 4-year programme, although this may be in a different hospital to the one in which you have been working.
What sort of careers do graduates pursue?
This course will enable you to further your career with your employer as a qualified Learning Disabilities Nurse. Our curriculum is approved by the Nursing & Midwifery Council and, on successful completion of the course, you will be eligible to register with the NMC.
Do you provide employability services?
Our Employability & Careers Service (ECS) is committed to supporting our students and recent graduates in their transition towards a rewarding graduate destination. We aim to empower our students to achieve their potential, with support including:
- CV and cover letter checks
- Application support
- One-to-one careers advice
- Interview tips and support
- Careers fairs
- Internships
- Graduate jobs.
Support and advice
Academic skills and study support
We want you to enjoy and make the most of your time with us
Your will have an experienced Personal Tutor who will be your first point of contact through your studies, will help you feel that you belong and will guide and support you through your journey.
You will also be supported in your apprenticeship by Programme Leaders, individual Module Leaders and Academic Assessors at the University and by Practice Supervisors and Practice Assessors when in practice-based learning.
We provide high quality academic and pastoral support and mentoring for all our students and we are experienced in supporting students who are also in full-time employment
You can access study skills support through your Personal Tutor, our onsite librarians and our online Academic Skills Hub.
Not quite what you were looking for?
We've got plenty of other courses for you to choose from. Browse our undergraduate prospectus or check our related courses below.
Nursing at the University of Greenwich
Take your first step towards a fulfilling career with one of our pre-registration nursing degrees and benefit from excellent links with health service providers. All nursing students on courses from September 2020 will benefit from guaranteed, additional support of at least £5,000 a year, which they will not need to pay back.
Visit our nursing subject page.
Placements in London and Kent
Our nursing and midwifery courses are run in partnership with several NHS Trusts, who work with us because of our reputation for teaching excellence. Find out about our placements.
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