
Apprenticeships
Benefit from in-depth practical training and gain a nationally recognised qualification.
An apprenticeship is a skills development programme where you can earn whilst you learn. Practise in a real working environment and gain valuable experience. Undertake classroom-based learning, increasing your knowledge of your chosen field.
Our approach
We currently offer apprenticeships in Health and Nursing. Nursing concerns the prevention of illness, injury and disability, whilst promoting good health and development.
You'll be taught by our friendly academics who are experts in these fields. By splitting your time between theory and practice, you'll develop an understanding of the complexity of care. You'll also enhance your ability to analyse complex problems and make sound decisions.
Contact us
Jan Ball-Smith
Head of Apprenticeships and Inclusive Learning
Related links
- (Google Doc)
- (instituteforapprenticeships.org)
- For current apprentices at York
High-tech facilities
Develop your skills in our Clinical Simulation Unit, with access to simulated patient settings and 'live' actors.
Excellent teaching and learning
We're 8th in the UK for Nursing, according to the Complete University Guide 2024.
Earn whilst you learn
Earn a wage as you work, and achieve an industry-recognised qualification.
Our apprenticeships
We currently offer the following apprenticeships:
- Health and Social Care: Nursing Associate apprenticeship
Nursing uses evidence-based practice to improve the quality of patient care. During this course, you'll learn how to assess safety and risk, promote health and wellbeing, and deliver high-quality care to various patients. This is a Level 5 apprenticeship equivalent to a foundation degree or a Higher National Diploma (HND). - MSc Advanced Clinical Practice apprenticeship
Advanced clinical practitioners work across multidisciplinary teams to manage care for patients. During this course, you'll learn how to safely assess, diagnose and treat patients with different health issues. This is a degree-level apprenticeship equivalent to a postgraduate qualification. - Registered Nurse Degree apprenticeship (RNDA)
This course will begin in March 2024, pending validation by the Nursing and Midwifery Council. The March 2024 cohort will be for those already qualified as a level 5 Nursing Associate. We are currently accepting expressions of interest.
For further information and to register your interest in the RNDA, please contact apprenticeships@york.ac.uk
Eligibility for apprenticeships
If you're already in employment, you can combine your job with a higher or degree-level apprenticeship to upskill or retrain. You should speak to your employer if you're interested in undertaking one of our apprenticeships.
If you’re not in employment, there are some basic eligibility requirements that you must meet, including:
- being over 16
- living in England or being a citizen of EEA countries
- being a non-EEA citizen legally resident in the UK for at least the past three years, with the right to work in England
- being employed in a role that’s relevant to the apprenticeship that you’re interested in
- undertaking and spend at least 50 per cent of your working hours in England for the duration of your apprenticeship programme.
Contact us
Jan Ball-Smith
Head of Apprenticeships and Inclusive Learning
Related links
- (Google Doc)
- (instituteforapprenticeships.org)
- For current apprentices at York