BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing Degree Apprenticeship
- Entry year:
- 2026/27
- Start date:
- September
- Study mode:
- Full-time
- Course duration:
- 37 months
- Campus:
- City
- Grades/points required:
- A minimum of 56 UCAS tariff points from A Levels and BTECs
Why study this course with LJMU?
- On completion of the course, you will have achieved the qualification to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as an Adult Nurse, achieving a bachelor’s degree
- 37-month course undertaken whilst earning in employment
- Delivered by a dedicated apprenticeship teaching team including Degree Apprentice Tutors
- Rated GOOD by Ofsted with OUTSTANDING for attitudes and behaviours
- Participate in simulated learning activities, in state-of-the-art clinical practice simulation suites, complete with cutting edge technology
- Approved by the Nursing Midwifery Council
Deadline for applications: 14th June 2026
About your course
The BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing Apprenticeship supports the learner to achieve a degree whilst remaining in employment. It will provide an NMC approved, quality programme which will prepare you for the complex and demanding, but extremely rewarding arena of adult nursing.
The BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing Apprenticeship supports the learner to achieve a degree whilst remaining in employment. It will provide an NMC approved, quality programme which will prepare you for the complex and demanding, but extremely rewarding arena of adult nursing.
Adult nurses care for adults in a range of different settings. On the BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) degree apprenticeship, you will gain the skills, experience and confidence to be an effective healthcare professional whilst you are in employment.
The programme is delivered over 37 months and is full time.
You will be assessed using a variety of assessment methods that will prepare you for practice such as presentations, essays, professional conversations, exams and be assessed in clinical practice. This will enable you to achieve across a range of assessment styles. You will have access to a variety of digital resources to support your learning and wider experience.
On successful completion of the programme, you will obtain an Honours Degree and will be able to register with the NMC as an adult nurse.
This apprenticeship programme is aligned and mapped against the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IFATE) Registered Nurse Degree standard ST0781 (IFATE, 2018) and is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
To apply for this course, you must be employed for a minimum of 30 hours per week in a healthcare setting in England that support the apprenticeship. New employers must meet the university’s due diligence checks and applicants must meet the requirements for apprenticeship funding.
Course modules
What you will study on this degree
All modules are core modules (all students undertake them).
Further guidance on modules
Modules are designated core or optional in accordance with professional body requirements, as applicable, and LJMU’s Academic Framework Regulations. Whilst you are required to study core modules, optional modules provide you with an element of choice. Their availability may vary and will be subject to meeting minimum student numbers.
Where changes to modules are necessary these will be communicated as appropriate.
Core modules
Professional Practice in Nursing
20 credits
20 credits
This module will enable you to understand, consider and demonstrate the professional principles that underpin your practice, specifically the NMC Code, your personal and others’ expectations as an ambassador for the role. The module will consider the legal and ethical frameworks underpinning practice, as well as how to care for yourself and others.
Professional Values in Nursing
20 credits
20 credits
This module will develop your understanding of the values and behaviours that are expected in nursing and to explore how the evidence base is used to underpin nursing practice, considering the provision of care in a non discriminatory manner.
Person Centred Nursing Care
20 credits
20 credits
This module will facilitate you to understand key anatomy and physiology across the lifespan. The module will explore the impact of medicines, develop your understanding of pharmacology, and how these link to your ability to deliver effective person centred care.
Partnership Working and Shared Decision Making
20 credits
20 credits
This module will introduce students to the principles of partnership working and shared decision making with service users, carers and families, considering communication, capacity and reasonable adjustments.
Promoting Health and Preventing Ill Health
20 credits
20 credits
This module aims to develop the underpinning knowledge to support the role of the nurse in health promotion, health protection and the prevention of ill health, considering health inequalities, social determinants and infection control.
Introduction to Practice Learning
20 credits
20 credits
This module will introduce and develop the principles professional practice and introduce the scope of competencies for the role of the nurse, guided by the NMC Standards of Proficiency for the Registered Nurse. This module will run alongside your practice placements and will introduce the skills required for nursing practice, enabling you to engage with care of individuals across different health and care settings.
Core modules
Health promotion and health policy
20 credits
20 credits
This module will enable you to explore the factors that influence the health and wellbeing of individuals, and the health choices and policies that impact on health., taking into account the role of the nurse in facilitating access to care.
Interprofessional Collaboration in Nursing
20 credits
20 credits
This module will develop an understanding of the nurses’ role in interprofessional collaboration across a range of health care settings. In addition there will be an exploration of individual roles and responsibilities when dealing with major incidents.
Nursing Practice within Legal and Ethical Frameworks
20 credits
20 credits
This module will develop explore the concept of risk, and the legal and ethical considerations and frameworks that underpin safe practice, including risk assessments, safe staffing, consent and information sharing.
Assessment in Adult Nursing
20 credits
20 credits
This module will develop your understanding of assessing, monitoring and planning care in adult nursing. You will also explore research methods and ethics and the application of an evidence-base to your practice. In this module the indicative content will specifically be applied within the context of Adult Nursing.
Complexities in Adult Nursing Care
20 credits
20 credits
This module will develop your critical understanding of the complexities of care in adult nursing, including end of life, commonly encountered challenges, and prioritising care.
Developing Practice Learning
20 credits
20 credits
The aim of this module is to support apprentice learners in achieving proficiencies for registered nurses that are aligned to Part 2 of the Practice Assessment Document. In addition, apprentice learners will be directed and supported to develop an understanding of the theory that underpins the NMC Standards of Proficiency Annexe B Nursing Procedures.
Core modules
Leadership and Quality Enhancement
20 credits
20 credits
This module will equip the learner with the underpinning knowledge required for leading and managing care, including delegation and supporting staff. They will also develop skills to monitor risk and evaluate and enhance quality of care.
Health Economics and Health Policy
20 credits
20 credits
This module will enhance the students understanding of health legislation and current health and social care policies and their influence quality of care, patient safety. They will also develop an understand of the principles of health economics and their relevance to resource allocation in health and social care organisations .
Nursing Interventions and Prescriber Readiness
20 credits
20 credits
This module explores the nurse's role in the instigation of appropriate investigations and interventions when meeting individual care needs. This module will prepare you to progress to a prescribing qualification following registration.
Managing Risk in Adult Nursing
20 credits
20 credits
This module will enable you to understand the concept of risk and to identify and appropriately respond to risk within individuals and organisations in adult nursing. In this module the indicative content will specifically be applied within the context of Adult Nursing.
Person Centred Care Planning in Adult Nursing
20 credits
20 credits
This module will explore decision making within the context of individualised care in adult nursing. In this module the indicative content will specifically be applied within the context of Adult Nursing.
Consolidating Practice Learning
20 credits
20 credits
The aim of this module is to support students in achieving proficiencies for registered nurses that are aligned to Part 3 of the Practice Assessment Document. In addition, students will be directed and supported to develop an understanding of the theory that underpins the NMC Standards of Proficiency Annexe B Nursing Procedures.
Professional accreditation
This programme is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and aligned to the Standards for pre-registration nursing programmes (NMC, 2023).
Your Learning Experience
Excellent facilities and learning resources
The programme utilises a variety of teaching and learning approaches that are designed to inspire you and build your confidence as an apprentice nurse. These include lectures, seminars, group work activities, simulation and tutorials.
The range of learning and teaching approaches used the programme aim to develop and foster your independence as you acquire the knowledge and skills to practice. You will:
- Develop your knowledge through supported on-the-job learning
- All learning activity will contribute towards the development of the Knowledge Skills and Behaviours (KSB’s)
- Consolidate learning in the practice, whilst being supported and assessed by practice supervisors and assessors and academic assessors as per the requirements of the NMC Standards for Supervision and Assessment (2023)
You will commence your course with a timetabled induction period; this will support you to be part of a community of learners. The importance of group support and the availability of a range of university-wide support services for all apprentice learners will ensure that you are aware of the diverse range of support available.
You will have access to the programme team, Personal Tutors, Practice Supervisors, Practice Assessors, Academic Assessors, Cohort Leads and Lecturers in Practice Learning for guidance throughout the course of your programme. Working together, in their distinct roles this team provide support with open channels of communication, to enable you to realise your goals.
Dedicated personal tutor, plus study skills support
All apprentice learners will commence their programme of study with a timetabled induction period. This will help you settle into your apprentice learner community at the university.
As soon as you enrol at LJMU, you will be assigned your own personal tutor. Your tutor will give you feedback on how well you are progressing with your studies and encourage you to plan for your educational and career development. You will meet with your tutor and workplace assessor for a tripartite progress review a minimum of four times per year. This will allow you to seek support, set personalised goals and review your progress.
There are a wide variety of support services for learners open to all. They include health and wellbeing services, learning support and student futures who can support your transition into employability and professional life.
LJMU has a range of support mechanisms that support apprentice learners in making the transition to higher education and subsequently across academic levels of study. We encourage students to take advantage of the study skills support available through The Library. This covers everything from how to find the books or journals you need, through to the correct way of referencing them in your assignments.
Assessment varies depending on the modules you choose, but will usually include a combination of exams and coursework.
Whilst on this course your knowledge and skills with be assessed each year through written work, exams, presentations in addition to assessment in practice. The assessment of your theoretical modules will occur at the end of each module.
Your assessment in practice will include feedback and review of your skills by experienced nurses.
The assessments for each module have been designed to align with the learning outcomes and be authentic to nursing practice. This means that assessments will require you to use the same competencies, or combinations of knowledge, skills, and attitudes that you will need to apply in your professional life.
Where you will study
Part of the City Campus, the School of Nursing and Advanced Practice is based in the Tithebarn Building, adjoining the City Campus Library, which is open seven days a week. In addition to specialist clinical practice suite facilities, you will find high quality seminar rooms, IT suites and lecture theatres, plus a café and social spaces.
Course tutors
Sharon has been in post at LJMU since October 2020 and a registered nurse from 05.2005. Sharon has worked in a variety settings including Stroke rehabilitation, Coronary Care Unit, Acute Medical Unit and General Practice. Roles have included junior/ senior nurse, deputy ward manager, nurse manager. Sharon came to LJMU to complete her masters in advanced healthcare practice and then worked as an ANP before joining LJMU as a lecturer.
Sharon become programme leader following involvement with the trainee nursing associate programme at LJMU, her interests include widening participation and support for learners. She enjoys teaching and running the apprentice workshop days as well as actively engaging with the employers to support learners.
Career paths
Employability and career development
Your preparation for working as a Registered Nurse whilst on this programme, allows you to develop your career progression whilst undertaking full time work within a healthcare environment. Increasing integration of health and social care services will require nurses to negotiate boundaries and play a proactive role in interdisciplinary teams.
Career opportunities within Health and Social Care are varied and can lead to jobs in the NHS and the private, independent and voluntary sector. As registrants progress through their career there may be opportunities in the growing number of nurse specialist posts in some clinical areas too. You may choose to stay with your current employer and progress through your organisation. Some graduates prefer to pursue careers in teaching, research or management, or continue their studies with a Master’s programme.
Student Futures - Careers, Employability and Enterprise Service
A wide range of opportunities and support is available to you, within and beyond your course, to ensure our students experience a transformation in their career trajectory. Every undergraduate curriculum includes Future Focus during Level 4, an e-learning resource and workshop designed to help you to develop your talents, passion and purpose.
Every student has access to Careers Zone 24/7, LJMU's suite of online Apps, resources and jobs board via the LJMU Student Futures website.
Tuition fees and funding
Fees
Tuition fees for home students beginning their studies in September 2026 will be £9,790 for the 2026/27 academic year, subject to Parliamentary approval.
In England and Wales, tuition fees for home undergraduate students are set in accordance with the Government’s regulated fee cap. The Government has confirmed that this cap will be £9,790 for 2026/27 and £10,050 for 2027/28, in both cases subject to Parliamentary approval.
The Government has also stated that from the 2028/29 academic year onwards, the fee cap will be adjusted annually in line with inflation. As a result, tuition fees in future years may increase accordingly. We will provide confirmation of any changes as early as possible in advance of each academic year.
The fees quoted above cover registration, tuition, supervision, assessment and examinations as well as library membership and student IT support with access to printed, multimedia and digital resources including programme-appropriate software and on campus Wi-Fi.
Financial Support
The University offers a range of scholarships to support students through their studies. You'll find all the information you need on our specialist funding pages, including details of the Student Support Fund and other activities to support with the cost of living.
Additional Costs
In addition to fees, students should also keep in mind the cost of:
- Accommodation
- Travel costs including those for placements, visas and travel for studying abroad and field trips unless paid for by LJMU
- Stationery, IT equipment, professional body membership and graduation gown hire
Entry requirements
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Grades/points required from qualifications: A minimum of 56 UCAS tariff points from A Levels and BTECs
Work out how many UCAS points your qualifications are worth by visiting the UCAS Tariff Calculator.
Qualification requirements
GCSEs and equivalents
A minimum of two GCSE's which must include Maths and English at grade C (level 4-9) or above OR level 2 Equivalency in Numeracy and Literacy.
Additional requirements
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Interview required
An interview will be conducted involving the prospective learner and the employer prior to offering a place on the programme.
Further information
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DBS Requirements
An Enhanced DBS clearance is required to be evidenced as part of the admission process.
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RPL
Recognition of prior learning that is capable of being mapped to the Standards of proficiency for registered nurses and programme outcomes, up to a maximum of 50 percent of the programme, is permitted (NMC Standards for pre-registration nursing programmes, 2023: 1.5).
International requirements
Other international requirements
Evidence of proof of equivalency from UK ENIC can be used where an individual has an international qualification. To access the apprenticeship, the individual must have a valid and eligible status. Non-UK nationals are eligible for funding if they have been resident in the UK for at least the previous three year period on the first day of the apprenticeship.
Further information
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DBS Requirements
An Enhanced DBS clearance is required to be evidenced as part of the admission process.
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RPL
Recognition of prior learning that is capable of being mapped to the Standards of proficiency for registered nurses and programme outcomes, up to a maximum of 50 percent of the programme, is permitted (NMC Standards for pre-registration nursing programmes, 2023: 1.5).
How to apply
Securing your place at LJMU
To apply for this programme, you are required to complete an LJMU Degree Apprenticeship form. You will need to provide details of previous qualifications and a personal statement outlining why you wish to study this programme.
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