BSc (Hons)

Mental Health Nursing

Our BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing Apprenticeship, developed with local health care providers, gives your staff the clinical and communication expertise to be able to support people with mental illnesses in their homes and specialist health services.

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Course Overview

  • Attendance


    Part Time
  • Duration


    4 years
  • Venue


    City Campus
  • Cost


    Maximum of £26,000

Available to levy and non-levy paying organisations, the flexible course offers organisations a number of pathways for staff to achieve their potential and the requirements for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Our degree apprenticeship is based on our highly successful pre-registration programme. A Nursing Times analysis of the National Students Survey 2017 revealed that 98 per cent of our nursing students were satisfied with their course making us the best university in England to study nursing.

Apprentices are in full time employment whilst studying for the three and a half year degree so they are able to very quickly utilise their newly acquired knowledge and skills within the workplace for the benefit of patients and service users.

Modules can be delivered on set days throughout the year, with the remainder of the apprentice’s time spent putting their skills and knowledge into practice either in their employment area or alternative placement areas. These alternative placements enhance the apprentice’s knowledge and understanding of nursing care across a variety of acute and primary care settings in order to meet NMC requirements for registration.

WHAT MODULES CAN I STUDY?

Modules studied on the programme:

  • Becoming a nursing student
  • Fundamentals of Nursing, Science and Practice
  • Exploring health and Wellbeing
  • Mental Health practice assessments 1
  • Developing professional skills
  • Application of Nursing, Science and Practice
  • Promoting Health & Wellbeing
  • Mental Health practice assessments 2
  • Advancing Nursing, Science and Practice
  • Population Health and Wellbeing
  • Mental Health practice assessments 3
  • Transition to registered nurse

Essential information

Apprentices are in full time employment whilst studying for the four year degree so they are able to very quickly utilise their newly acquired knowledge and skills within the workplace for the benefit of patients and service users.

Modules can be delivered on set days throughout the year, with the remainder of the apprentice’s time spent putting their skills and knowledge into practice either in their employment area or alternative placement areas. These alternative placements enhance the apprentice’s knowledge and understanding of nursing care across a variety of acute and primary care settings in order to meet NMC requirements for registration.

The majority of teaching takes place from City Campus. Students have full access to university facilities throughout their studies.

Nursing degree apprentices are taught by experienced mental health nurses with teaching and research expertise as well as experience in a wide range of clinical areas. The team works closely with local acute and community providers to ensure that the course remains relevant and contemporary. Our enthusiastic, friendly and approachable team are committed to providing students with a supportive learning environment.

Applicants will normally have Level 3 qualifications equivalent to 120 UCAS Tariff points (from A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies) and in a relevant subject.

GCSE English Language and Mathematics at Grade C (Grade 4) or above or an equivalent qualification.

A DBS check will also be required.

Please note applications are submitted through the relevant employer, not directly from applicants.

Before starting an apprenticeship, applicants will be required to sign a “Commitment Statement” which details key information regarding the apprenticeship such as learning requirements, responsibilities of the apprentice, employer and university, assessments, delivery schedule, etc, some of which are detailed below. Further information on this, and general apprentice admissions requirements, may be sought from the Apprenticeships Team:

Email: apprenticeships@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

Tel: 0113 812 4500

Apprentices are in full time employment whilst studying for the four year degree so they are able to very quickly utilise their newly acquired knowledge and skills within the workplace for the benefit of patients and service users.

Modules can be delivered on set days throughout the year, with the remainder of the apprentice’s time spent putting their skills and knowledge into practice either in their employment area or alternative placement areas. These alternative placements enhance the apprentice’s knowledge and understanding of nursing care across a variety of acute and primary care settings in order to meet NMC requirements for registration.

The majority of teaching takes place from City Campus. Students have full access to university facilities throughout their studies.

Nursing degree apprentices are taught by experienced mental health nurses with teaching and research expertise as well as experience in a wide range of clinical areas. The team works closely with local acute and community providers to ensure that the course remains relevant and contemporary. Our enthusiastic, friendly and approachable team are committed to providing students with a supportive learning environment.

Applicants will normally have Level 3 qualifications equivalent to 120 UCAS Tariff points (from A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies) and in a relevant subject.

GCSE English Language and Mathematics at Grade C (Grade 4) or above or an equivalent qualification.

A DBS check will also be required.

Please note applications are submitted through the relevant employer, not directly from applicants.

Before starting an apprenticeship, applicants will be required to sign a “Commitment Statement” which details key information regarding the apprenticeship such as learning requirements, responsibilities of the apprentice, employer and university, assessments, delivery schedule, etc, some of which are detailed below. Further information on this, and general apprentice admissions requirements, may be sought from the Apprenticeships Team:

Email: apprenticeships@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

Tel: 0113 812 4500

Information for employers

Employer benefits

  • Meet the unique needs of your organisation with degree apprentices learning while they work. This enables them to develop the knowledge and professional competencies required by the Nursing and Midwifery Council while mastering the specialist knowledge needed to deliver high quality care in your workplace
  • Develop your existing staff by allowing them to undertake a Degree Apprenticeship or enabling them to work with a Degree Apprentice in the workforce, through mentoring opportunities and more
  • Attract new talent to your organisation
  • Improve staff retention by offering a clear and structured career progression to valued support staff
  • Maximise use of the apprenticeship levy

Employer requirements

  • Every apprenticeship must have an Apprenticeship Agreement. This is a contract of service between the apprentice and the employer, confirming the apprenticeship and the standard being undertaken. This will be supplemented by a ‘Statement of Commitment’ signed by the employer, provider, and apprentice, setting out the expectations, roles and responsibility of each party involved in the apprenticeship
  • The apprentice must be already employed or specifically offered a position associated with the apprenticeship opportunity. In this case the employer will be responsible for the recruitment of Degree Apprentices. However, we can work with you to promote your opportunities via our website
  • The employer pays Degree Apprentices at their normal rate whilst they are studying. Apprentices must be paid at least a minimum wage appropriate to their age and job role
  • Apprentices require a mentor in the workplace who will oversee their learning and coordinate with the university
  • Apprentices spend a minimum of 20% of their working hours completing study for the course

Funding

Organisations with a wage bill in excess of £3 million can fund the course fees using their Apprenticeship Levy.

If you are a non-levy paying organisation the government will co-fund your apprenticeship training by contributing 95% of the costs and you will pay the remaining 5% of costs.

For further information on apprenticeship funding visit the Government website.

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