Higher and degree apprenticeships
Health and social care apprenticeships
Are you interested in studying a course in health and social care? We work in partnership with a range of local businesses (including the Gloucestershire NHS Trust) to offer higher and degree health and social care apprenticeships to learners.
Health and social care higher and degree apprenticeships
Gain new skills and achieve a level 4 qualification, degree or Master’s in health and social care through University of Gloucestershire. We have a range of health and social care higher and degree apprenticeships available to study whilst in employment.
Discover our health and social care higher and degree apprenticeships below.
Health and social care apprenticeships guide
We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions about health and social care apprenticeships.
What is a higher and degree level health and social care apprenticeship?
A higher level apprenticeship allows you to study health and social care, whilst in employment, and gain a level 4 or 5 qualification.
A degree apprenticeship allows you to study health and social care in a similar format, but you will gain a degree qualification (level 6) or a Master’s (level 7) upon completion.
Both higher and degree apprenticeships are funded by the government and the employer.
Who can study a higher or degree health and social care apprenticeship?
To study a health and social care higher-level or degree apprenticeship, you will need to be a UK resident, employed and working at least 30 hours a week.
The entry requirements can vary, but generally, you will need:
- A levels (or equivalent)
- GCSE’s (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Level 2 (this must be achieved before the End Point Assessment if not in place prior to the start of the apprenticeship)
View our health and social care apprenticeship courses for specific entry requirements.
Why study a higher or degree health and social care apprenticeship?
There are so many great reasons to study a higher or degree apprenticeship in health and social care.
- You will be able to gain a health and social care degree whilst employed and earning a salary
- No need to worry about finances – all your fees are funded by the government and your employer
- Gain new skills in health and social care and increase your employability
- Employers gain from greater productivity and improved competitiveness.
School of Health and Social Care
Help to shape our culture of care and make a difference to people’s lives. We will support you in becoming healthcare professionals of the future.
When can I apply for a higher or degree health and social care apprenticeship?
You can apply for a higher or degree health and social care apprenticeship at any point in the year. However, you will need to ensure that your employer has agreed to be involved with your enrolment on the apprenticeship.
Once you have received confirmation from your employer, you will need to ask them to enquire directly through the specific health and social care apprenticeship course page.
Once your employer has enquired, our apprenticeships team will get in touch with them to discuss the next steps in the application process.
Enrolment can vary depending on the apprenticeship course, but learners tend to start in either September or January.
How to apply for a higher or degree apprenticeship in health and social care
Unlike a normal degree, you cannot apply directly to a higher or degree apprenticeship in health and social care. Instead, you will need your employer to register interest via our apprenticeship course pages.
How to enquire about health and social care higher and degree apprenticeships
- Decide which health and social care apprenticeship course you wish to study
- Check you meet the course-specific entry requirements
- Approach your employer in the first instance to discuss the options
- Await confirmation from your employer that they are happy to agree to the apprenticeship partnership
- Ask your employer to contact us directly via the contact form on the specific health and social care apprenticeship course page
Unsure how to approach your employer about an health and social care apprenticeship? We have created some top tips on how to approach your employer, informing them of the vast benefits of apprenticeships.
Where do I study a health and social care higher or degree apprenticeship?
When studying a higher-level or degree health and social care apprenticeship, you will study over a 3-to-4-year period (depending on the course).
Your day-to-day workplace projects will support study modules in the apprenticeship. Some hours of study will also be spent on campus, at home or at a different location.
Study style can vary depending on the specific course and workplace requirements. They will be outlined and communicated with you upon enrolment.
Teaching will be delivered at Oxstalls Campus, Gloucester in the majority of instances. See individual health and social care degree apprenticeship pages for further details.
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