Nursing (Adult) (Degree Apprenticeship) (Extended) | University of Portsmouth

Course summary

Overview

Whether you’re just starting your career in healthcare, or want to make an ambitious career move, doing a degree apprenticeship is the perfect way to take your first step to becoming registered.

On this BN (Hons) Nursing (Adult) Degree Apprenticeship, you’ll spend half your time studying for your degree at the University, and the other half working with your employer in clinical practice. The Government, or your employer, pay your tuition fees – so it doesn’t cost you anything.

You’ll develop the skills and knowledge to become a conﬁdent, professional Adult Nurse, able to deliver and lead adult care within evolving health and social care environments. Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, you’ll be able to register as an Adult Nurse in the UK.

Course highlights

Observe, examine, assess and engage with patients and service users in community and hospital settings
Develop skills in evidence-based decision making to support and deliver best-practice healthcare
Use the University’s simulation facilities to develop and reﬁne your clinical skills and competence
Develop critical thinking, resilience and leadership skills
Work with experienced nurses and practitioners in clinical practice to meet the needs of the local community

Modules

The University of Portsmouth is passionate about creating career-focused modules that do more than support your studies, they empower your academic journey and prepare you for what comes next.

We design modules that have:

• Clear themes and skills development as you progress through each year
• Assessments that feel meaningful, often based on real-world tasks rather than isolated exams
• Career-enhancing opportunities such as placements, live projects, enterprise and volunteering

For a full list of the modules you will study on this course, please visit the link to the course page.

https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/bn-hons-nursing-adult-degree-apprenticeship-extended#modules

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
32 points

32 points at A level in a science, healthcare, or social care subject, or equivalent work experience and/or qualifications.

A level

32 points at A level in a science, healthcare, or social care subject.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PPP

Must be in a science subject.

Access to HE Diploma

Pass the Access to HE Diploma.

Scottish Higher
Not accepted

Scottish Advanced Higher

32 tariff points to include a science, healthcare, or social care subject.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

32 UCAS tariff points to include a Higher Level in a science, healthcare, or social care subject.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

32 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 1 A level, to include a science subject, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

32 points to include a Higher Level in a science, healthcare, or social care subject.

Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

32 points to include a Higher Level in a science, healthcare, or social care subject.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

Cambridge Pre-U to include a Principal Subject in science, healthcare, or social care at M3.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English and mathematics at grade C/4 or above.

T Level
Pass (D or E)

Applicants aged 16-18 must have acceptable Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths, such as GCSE with grade C/4 or above or Functional Skills. If you do not have acceptable qualifications, you will be required to obtain this. Those aged 19 and over are only subject to these requirements if you or your employer choose for you to study towards English and Maths qualifications, which will be funded. Please note that you may still be required to evidence accepted Level 2 qualifications for the course, as part of academic assessment.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland): Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health checks before starting the course.
Health checks: Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health checks before starting the course.
Interview: All applicants will be invited to attend an academic interview and may be asked to submit a portfolio of work or undertake additional assessment.
Portfolio: All applicants will be invited to attend an academic interview and may be asked to submit a portfolio of work or undertake additional assessment.
Other: All applicants will be required to complete a Skills Gap Analysis before completing an application form.

English language requirements

Test	Grade	Additional details
IELTS (Academic)	6.5	English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.5.
PTE Academic	65	An overall score of 65 with a minimum of 65 in each skill.
TOEFL (iBT)	91	91 with a minimum of 24 in Reading, 23 in Listening, 25 in Speaking and 24 in Writing.
Cambridge English Advanced		Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 176 with no component score less than 176.
Cambridge English Proficiency		Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 176 with no component score less than 176.
Trinity ISE		Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

University of Portsmouth offers are based on a holistic assessment of students' potential including exam results, work experience and personal circumstances. The University aims to foster social mobility and equality of opportunity, particularly for those facing social challenges.
For creative subjects, portfolios and interviews allow applicants to showcase their talent and passion. We recognise locality, personal circumstances and creativity which could lead to a reduced or unconditional offer.

Learn more on the University of Portsmouth website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

The course fee is shared between the Government and some employers, meaning no cost to you as the degree apprentice.

Please see http://www.port.ac.uk/degree-apprenticeships/ for further information.

Course contact details

Degree Apprenticeships

Email:degree-apprenticeships@port.ac.uk

Phone:023 9284 5566

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