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Higher and Degree Apprenticeships are an alternative route to attaining a full undergraduate or postgraduate degree qualification by offering learners the best of both worlds through combining university study with workplace learning.

Northumbria University is one of the leading Higher and Degree Apprenticeship training providers.

 

With our ever-growing Higher and Degree Apprenticeship portfolio, we offer a diverse range of apprenticeships across many sectors, so whether you have taken on a new recruit or have an employee you would like to upskill or see progress in your organisation, our extensive portfolio provides the perfect opportunity for employers to develop and retain their workforce whilst employees gain a full degree, or degree-level, qualification.

 

Discover more about how Higher and Degree Apprenticeships work by watching our 'What are Higher and Degree Apprenticeships' video or learn the difference between the two with our frequently asked questions.

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Medical Law Postgraduate Certificate

Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

This practice-based distance learning course has been designed to meet the distinct needs of hospital doctors who are required to make medical decisions with legal implications.

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Mental Health Law and Practice Certificate

Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

The Certificate in Mental Health Law and Practice has been designed to provide an introduction to mental health law for students whose work involves the application of statutory and common law provisions relating to the voluntary and compulsory care and treatment of individuals who are suffering from mental disorder.

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MSc Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Degree Apprenticeship

Duration: 3 years Part Time | Level: Postgraduate | Course Type: Degree Apprenticeship

Our Degree Apprenticeship MSc Advanced Clinical Practitioner provides an exciting opportunity for those working as experienced, registered, health professionals to develop in their advanced clinical practice roles.

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Adult Critical Care Nursing Advanced Diploma - Level 6

Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

The programme provides qualified nurses who are working in the speciality of adult critical care with an opportunity to develop knowledge and skills to inform clinical practice and challenge existing ways of working.

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Applied Polymer Chemistry

Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

This course covers a wide range of topics in applied polymer chemistry and will be a valuable resource to researchers working in the polymer, coating, materials, composites and foam industries.

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B12 Administration - MC0019

Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

This course will enable you to deliver safe and evidenced based health care regarding B12 administration within primary care. Students will be provided with a competency assessment to complete in their own practice area.

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Behaviour Change Masterclass

Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Behaviour change has become one of the most prominent topics of discussion within academic and lay circles in recent times. This course will cover issues relevant to interventions to change various behaviours related to health and well-being, inequality, and sustainability.

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Business Insights and Decision Making

Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

This qualification covers the essential models and theories relating to coaching and mentoring, and is ideal for managers, team leaders and supervisors with significant responsibility for coaching and mentoring as part of their day to day role.

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Chartered Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship | Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons)

Duration: 4 years Part Time | Level: Undergraduate | Course Type: Degree Apprenticeship

Our Chartered Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship within Quantity Surveying has been designed for those who are already within the industry that wish to develop their skills and knowledge and for those new to the industry who wish to qualify as a Chartered Surveyor whilst working full time.

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CNO002 Discovering a Nursing Career in General Practice - Level 6 Accredited

Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

This module is for those who are considering a future career in Primary Care/General Practice Nursing. The module is aimed at supporting those either in pre-employment in any field of nursing i.e., Pre-registration nurses in Year 2 or 3, or those who are already qualified and wishing to move to Primary Care/General Practice Nursing.

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CNO002 Discovering a Nursing Career in General Practice - Level 7 Accredited

Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

This module is for those who are considering a future career in Primary Care/General Practice Nursing. The module is aimed at supporting those either in pre-employment in any field of nursing i.e., Pre-registration nurses in Year 2 or 3, or those who are already qualified and wishing to move to Primary Care/General Practice Nursing.

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CNO002 Discovering a Nursing Career in General Practice - Non-Accredited

Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

This module is for those who are considering a future career in Primary Care/General Practice Nursing. The module is aimed at supporting those either in pre-employment in any field of nursing i.e., Pre-registration nurses in Year 2 or 3, or those who are already qualified and wishing to move to Primary Care/General Practice Nursing.

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Community Practitioner Prescribing for Nurses and Midwives (V150) - Level 6 - AC6709

Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Successful completion of all components of this module will lead to the achievement of a recordable prescribing qualification of Community Practitioner Prescriber with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. This will permit you to prescribe from the Community Practitioner Formulary within your healthcare role where your employer/organisation supports this.

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Community Practitioner Prescribing for Nurses and Midwives (V150) - Level 7 - AC7067

Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Successful completion of all components of this module will lead to the achievement of a recordable prescribing qualification of Community Practitioner Prescriber with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. This will permit you to prescribe from the Community Practitioner Formulary within your healthcare role where your employer/organisation supports this.

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Community Specialist Practitioner Higher Apprenticeship

Duration: 1 year Full time or 2 Years Part time | Level: Postgraduate | Course Type: Degree Apprenticeship

The Community Specialist Practice Qualification (SPQ) Higher Apprenticeship programme is designed to equip Postgraduates with the skills required for Community Specialist Practice. The Higher Apprenticeship programme is available full time (54 weeks) or part time (106 weeks) with four pathways available: District Nursing (DN), General Practice Nursing (GPN), Adult Social Care Nursing (ASCN) and Community…

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Construction Quantity Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship | Quantity Surveying (Construction) BSc (Hons)

Duration: 4 years Part Time | Level: Undergraduate | Course Type: Degree Apprenticeship

This degree apprenticeship was developed in collaboration with our construction partners, to meet the requirements of a national contractor market, delivered mainly online with a blended approach. It will educate and train those in Construction Quantity Surveyor roles across the UK with Level 3 qualifications to progress to graduate level.

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Diabetes Mellitus Masterclass - MC0026

Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

The masterclass in diabetes mellitus will build upon you existing professional and healthcare knowledge to improve the quality of care you are able to deliver to people living with, or at risk of diabetes.

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Ear Care - MC0014

Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

This masterclass is aimed at nurses new to undertaking ear care consultations and reviews. It will cover the assessment of the patients ear symptoms and the management options for those with excessive cerumen.

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Familial Hypercholesterolemia Module

Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

This module is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to effectively contribute to the care of individuals with familial hypercholesterolemia.

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Immunisation Update - MC0032

Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

This half day session is aimed at all immunising staff who regularly administer vaccines as part of their role. This session will provide contemporary updates on all vaccine related issues in accordance to national guidance and developments

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Initiating Contraception - MC0031

Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

This 2 day masterclass will examine how/when/what contraceptive methods can be commenced in a routine and post emergency contraception situation.

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Interpreting Blood Results - MC0015

Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

This session is aimed at nurses new to undertaking blood result reviews. It will cover what tests are appropriate in primary care according to the evidence, safety issues for the patient and staff member, common blood test requests and optimal results, how to manage those outside of optimal ranges.

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Introduction to Sport Performance Analysis

Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

The course is particularly relevant for coaches at Level 1-2 in sports such as soccer, rugby, basketball and hockey, as well as teachers of PE in secondary schools. The course is also very appropriate for sport coaching students and others who might progress to further training and become accredited sports performance analysts.

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Introduction to Sports Nutrition

Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

The purpose of this course is to provide an understanding of sport and exercise nutrition and facilitate your ability and confidence to match different foods and meals to the advice. The course content is structured to answer the following questions: What are the general daily nutrition requirements for an active person? What should you eat before training or competition to aid performance? When…

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ISAK Body Composition Analysis Level 1

Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

The level 1 ISAK Anthropometry course is designed for sport and exercise students, nutritionists, sports rehabilitators and physiotherapists and is a requirement in order to undertake body composition analysis.

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Carbon Footprinting (GHG Accounting), Net Zero Targets and Carbon Reduction Planning for Organisations:

Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Northumbria University is proud to be able to offer our Carbon Footprinting (GHG Accounting), Net Zero Targets and Carbon Reduction Planning for Organisations. The course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills to calculate the carbon footprint of an organisation, in line with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. The content is largely generic, supported by a range of case studies, and is applicable…

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Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

This course is designed for middle to senior managers in private and public sector organisations, introduces participants to two powerful business and operational excellence strategies, developed to transform business processes.

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Learning Disability - MC0034

Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

This masterclass will examine the requirements of the annual review of those clients with learning disabilities within your practice, across the spectrum of severity. This session will be delivered by a GP with specialist interest and a CCG lead role in learning disability and mental health.

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Menopause Management - MC0013

Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

This course is aimed at registered practitioners who will be assisting women with menopausal symptoms and their management.

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Musculoskeletal First Contact Practitioner in Primary Care Practice

Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

This module aligns to the knowledge, skills and attributes required to demonstrate clinical competence as a first contact practitioner (FCP) within primary care. Through a combination of university and placement learning, you will develop advanced skills in clinical communication, assessment, diagnosis, and complex condition management using a personalised care approach.

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Non-Medical Prescribing (V300) - Level 6

Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

The Non Medical Prescribing module consists of 38 days of prescribing preparation. The module can be studied at level 6 (degree) or at level 7 (masters). Your choice may be dependant on a number of factors e.g. whether it is integrated into a post graduate programme (level 7 study) or whether you are undertaking as a stand alone module and already have an academic profile.

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Non-Medical Prescribing (V300) - Level 7

Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

The Non Medical Prescribing module consists of 38 days of prescribing preparation. The module can be studied at level 6 (degree) or at level 7 (masters). Your choice may be dependant on a number of factors e.g. whether it is integrated into a post graduate programme (level 7 study) or whether you are undertaking as a stand alone module and already have an academic profile.

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Non-Medical Prescribing (V300) - Recognition of Prior Learning - Level 6

Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

The Non Medical Prescribing module consists of 38 days of prescribing preparation. The module can be studied at level 6 (degree) or at level 7 (masters). Your choice may be dependant on a number of factors e.g. whether it is integrated into a post graduate programme (level 7 study) or whether you are undertaking as a stand alone module and already have an academic profile.

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Non-Medical Prescribing (V300) - Recognition of Prior Learning - Level 7

Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

The Non Medical Prescribing module consists of 38 days of prescribing preparation. The module can be studied at level 6 (degree) or at level 7 (masters). Your choice may be dependant on a number of factors e.g. whether it is integrated into a post graduate programme (level 7 study) or whether you are undertaking as a stand alone module and already have an academic profile.

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Nursing Associate Apprenticeship | Foundation Degree in Science (FdSc) | Northumbria University

Duration: 2 years Full Time | Level: Undergraduate | Course Type: Degree Apprenticeship

The FdSc Nursing Associate Apprenticeship at Northumbria University provides a structured work-based route into healthcare, allowing you to earn while you learn. Designed to meet the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards, this course develops your skills in delivering safe, compassionate, and effective care across a range of healthcare settings.

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Occupational Therapist Degree Apprenticeship | Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)

Duration: 3 years Full Time | Level: Undergraduate | Course Type: Degree Apprenticeship

Our Occupational Therapist Degree Apprenticeship is aimed at those employed in occupational therapy support roles. Apprentices will learn about the philosophy and theoretical underpinnings of occupational therapy and occupational science, develop knowledge and skills in the workplace and engage with professional development requirements.

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Phlebotomy - MC0018

Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

This one day session will cover basic introduction to phlebotomy practice for those who have not undertaken this training previously. A practical skills workshop is included. A competency assessment document is provided for in-house competency assessment post course attendance.

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Postgraduate Certificate - Professional Social Work Practice

Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

The PG Cert Professional Social Work Practice is a well-established route to academically accredited continuing professional development. It reflects a long and fruitful partnership with health and social care employers within the Northeast region to co-produce a flexible, unified framework which supports workforce planning and development, and enhances practitioner employability in advanced roles.…

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Principles and Practice of Restorative Just Culture 3-day Programme

Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust and Northumbria University are proud to present a four-day course on the principle and practises of Restorative Just Culture, which is also part of the learning encouraged in the NHS plan; We are the NHS: People Plan 2020/21 – action for us all.

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Professional Practice in Health Framework

Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Our Professional Practice in Health framework provides learners with a structured approach to continuing workforce development allowing professionals looking to develop their practice to undertake accredited modules and work towards a degree, masters, graduate certificate or post-graduate certificate over an extended period. The modules included within the framework can also be undertaken as single…

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Responsible AI for School and Education Leaders

Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

This half-day workshop is designed to equip school and education leaders with the knowledge, strategies, and tools they need to safely and effectively integrate AI into their institutions.

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Return to Practice - Nursing and Midwifery - Level 6 - AC6736

Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

This module is suitable for Nurses (Children’s, Adult, Learning Disability, and Mental Health) and Midwives wishing to return to the professional register and re-register with the NMC and for those unable to meet re-validation requirements.

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Skills for Sustainable Retrofit in the Housing Sector | Green Skills

Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

This fully funded (subject to eligibility criteria) course will provide employees across the housing sector (including housing providers, local authorities, landlords, consultants, suppliers and contractors) with skills/knowledge to deliver the decarbonisation of existing housing stock.

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Social Work | Degree Apprenticeship BSc (Hons)

Duration: 3 years Full Time | Level: Undergraduate | Course Type: Degree Apprenticeship

This high-quality, degree apprenticeship programme has been designed for those wishing to enhance their career prospects through engaging in work-based learning: providing opportunities to develop their understanding of social work practice and capitalising on opportunities for applied learning within the context of their employment.

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Solicitor Higher Apprenticeship

Duration: 6 years Part Time | Level: Undergraduate | Course Type: Degree Apprenticeship

The Solicitor Higher Apprenticeship will encourage you to develop specialist legal knowledge and gain a critical understanding of how to apply this knowledge in different settings and for specific audiences. Simultaneously, it will enable you to apply this knowledge within your workplace; to develop and enhance your professional practice.

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SQE2 Preparation Course

Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

This course provides training to cover skills development in the relevant legal contexts assessed in SQE2 as well as covering assessment technique through a combination of face-to-face teaching and online supplementary materials.

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Sustainable Carbon Management | Green Skills

Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

This fully funded (subject to eligibility criteria) course has a strong focus on sustainability. Organisations will benefit from having members of the workforce engaged in ISEP approved/certified eLearning training on climate change and sustainability, thus facilitating energy saving and waste reduction measures that will save money and benefit the environment.

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Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing | Green Skills

Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

This fully funded (subject to eligibility criteria) course will enable participants to update and broaden their skills to be part of the revolution in sustainable chemistry and materials manufacturing, a sector which already has a significant presence in the North of Tyne area.

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Treatment Room Skills for HCA's - MC0011

Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

This is a 5 day short course (non-accredited) that supports the care certificate for HCA's new to general practice. This course follows the care certificate chapters and content.

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Understanding and addressing social challenges through applied statistical methods, data science and creative microsimulation.

Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

This module provides unique, cutting-edge training in applied statistical methods and data science. It builds on examples of online delivery elsewhere, along with models and methods developed within the module teaching team to provide you with unique experience in using statistical evidence to inform policymaking. Upon completion of this module, you will develop capacity to: a. understand and explain…

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Understanding Sexual Violence & Abuse in Healthcare

Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

This masterclass will address key issues relating to sexual violence and abuse, including gender-based violence, with a focus on the role of health professionals in recognising, responding to, and supporting those affected (service users and colleagues).

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Wound Care Management - MC0012

Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

This 2 day course covers an introduction to wound care management, with day 1 covering basic techniques and day 2 covering advanced techniques.

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