Mental Health Nursing, BSc Hons (Degree Apprenticeship)
Our mental health nursing degree apprenticeship offers a combination of practice-based and academic learning to boost your skills and knowledge in the nursing profession.
Our pre-registration Mental Health Nursing Apprenticeship Degree provides you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to work as a Registered Nurse as part of a team. You will train to work in a variety of hospital, community and primary care settings with individuals and their families affected by mental health problems.
As a mental health nurse, you may specialise in drug and alcohol misuse, working with offenders or working with the elderly mentally ill.
We offer apprentices 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 either three or four years of study at university and in the workplace. Please note that the 3-year course is full-time throughout the course. The four-year course is full-time in years one and two, part-time in years three and four.
This course delivers the Registered Nurse (NMC 2018) Degree Apprenticeship Standard ST0781 and End Point Assessment Plan listed on the Institute for Apprenticeships website.
Applicants should agree in advance with their employer Education/Apprenticeship Lead which course they will be applying for.
Degree apprenticeship
Applications are made through the apprenticeships programme.
School
Location
Duration
3 - 4 years part-time
Start month
September; January
Fees information
For fee information related to this course, please see fees section below.
What you should know about this course
What you will study
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.
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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.
Applicants will need:
- Mathematics and English GCSE grade A-C/9-4 or recognised equivalents
- Transferable skills and readiness to study at the undergraduate level
- Two years of employment in a relevant health or social care setting
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 enquiries, please contact apprenticeships@greenwich.ac.uk
For more information, use our contact form or call us on 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.
How you will learn
Teaching
Learning takes place through a combination of timetabled learning and independent study.
You can view more information about how each module is taught within our 'What you will study' section.
Seminars and workshops 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. Timetabled learning may fall between 9am and 9pm depending on your 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
Students are assessed through a combination of assessment methods depending on the modules chosen.
You can view how each module is assessed within our 'What you will study' section.
Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, 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.
Other costs
Apprenticeships are paid for by employers, not apprentices.
Employers with a payroll of more than £3 million can use their apprenticeship levy contributions to pay for places on apprenticeship programmes.
Any business with a payroll below £3 million is eligible for government funding that will cover at least 95% of the cost of an apprenticeship programme.
Additional incentives are also available to employers who take on young apprentices.
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This course is not available through Clearing, but we may have similar or alternative options that you can apply for.
If you want to apply for a later intake, visit the how to apply page.