Higher Degree Apprentices at Plymouth Marjon University
In the closing segment of this episode of HE Knowledge Hub, we hear insightful interviews with nursing professionals and apprentices involved in the 2026 Higher and Degree Apprenticeships programme at Plymouth Marjon University. The conversation highlights real-world experiences from nurses navigating the transition into degree-level practice, the value of apprenticeship pathways in building clinical competence and confidence, and firsthand reflections on how combining academic learning with on-the-job healthcare experience is shaping the next generation of nursing talent. Listeners are given an authentic snapshot of what it takes to grow and succeed in today’s dynamic nursing workforce — from mastering core clinical skills to balancing work, study, and professional identity development.