Registered Nurse (Degree Apprenticeship) (Blended Learning) Learning Disability BSc(Hons)
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 2-3 years full-time
- Mode
- Full-time
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
Overview
This course has been designed for those who would like to become a nurse and are located within the North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, Cheshire and Merseyside, North West, Cumbria or North Lincolnshire. If you are located outside these areas please visit Health Education England for information on your nearest course provider. This apprenticeship course has been designed to provide the opportunity to study whilst being employed in learning disability healthcare services. During this apprenticeship you’ll get the opportunity to develop the vital skills, values and confidence you need to work with people who have a range of learning disabilities, providing hands on care in relation to their complex physical, social and psychological needs. You'll also have the chance to develop a high level of personal and technical skills to help improve the quality of life of people with a learning disability and their ability to live as independently as possible. In line with the apprenticeship model, the course is designed to support a training in practice approach. Whilst undertaking the course you’ll remain employed by your host organisation. You will spend one day a week working for your employer. The other 30 hours a week will be either on placement in clinical practice or in university. The course is designed to be progressively demanding and once qualified you’ll be eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and work as a Registered Nurse for Learning Disabilities. If you’re thinking of studying an apprenticeship course or are an employer looking for an apprenticeship for your employees, you’ll also find useful information on our Degree Apprenticeship webpages. This blended learning course provides a flexible way to study using mainly digital technologies. You’ll attend the campus for a maximum total of 20 days per year of the course and you’ll also undertake practice placements across the NHS and healthcare organisations in a setting close to home. These will take place in a wide range of clinical practice settings, allowing you to provide care and support for both children and adults.
Entry requirements
| A levels | BBB |
|---|---|
| UCAS Tariff points | 120 UCAS points |
| BTEC | DDM · BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma |
| T Levels | Merit |
| Access to HE Diploma | with 45 Level 3 credits 15 at Distinction, 30 at Merit |
| GCSE | 4 or above · Subjects: English Language, Mathematics |
| Other conditions | interview · Offers will be subject to an interview and references. |
| Other conditions | dbs_check · You’ll need a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and occupational health clearances prior to registration on the course. |
| Other conditions | occupational_health · You’ll need a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and occupational health clearances prior to registration on the course. |
Fees
International students: £17,600
International: £17,600
Start dates
21 September 2026
Application deadline
28 June 2026
Campus
- University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH, United Kingdom
Similar courses
Scroll sidewaysActing, Performance and English Literature BA(Hons)
University of HuddersfieldAll Doctorates at Huddersfield
University of HuddersfieldArchitectural Technology BSc(Hons)
University of HuddersfieldChemical Engineering (PhD)
University of HuddersfieldChemical Engineering (PhD)
University of HuddersfieldChemistry (PhD)
University of HuddersfieldComputer Science and Informatics (PhD)
University of HuddersfieldComputer Science and Informatics (PhD)
University of Huddersfield