Discover Fully Funded Level 7 Apprenticeships
What is a level 7 apprenticeship?
Level 7 apprenticeships are postgraduate-level qualifications, equivalent to a master’s degree. They’re designed for people who want to take their skills to the next level, whether you’re aiming to step into senior leadership, specialise clinically, or broaden your professional expertise. The best part? You can complete them while you work, with your full course costs completely funded through the apprenticeship levy.
Why now is the prime time
Across England, higher and degree-level apprenticeships are on the rise. In the 2023 to 2024 academic year, starts at Levels 6 and 7 reached over 50,000, a 7.1% increase from the previous year.
In the NHS, the shift is clear. As part of the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan, there’s a strong national push to grow this number. By 2032, the NHS aims for 22% of all clinical training routes to be delivered through apprenticeships, up from around 7% today.
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Category |
Statistic |
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Level 6–7 apprenticeship starts (2023–24) |
50,110 (7.1% increase year-on-year) |
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% of total apprenticeship starts (2023–24) |
14.6% |
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Level 6–7 starts (Aug 2024 to Jan 2025) |
36,570 (12.5% increase) |
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% of all starts (Aug 2024 to Jan 2025) |
18.1% |
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NHS goal for clinical training via apprenticeships by 2032 |
22% (currently ~7%) |
Source: NHS England
There’s still time to start, but don’t wait too long
If career development is something you’ve been putting off, now’s the time to explore your options. Funding for all Level 7 apprenticeships will stop on 1 January 2026, so you need to sign up before then to secure your place.
These programmes are flexible, fully funded, and designed to support your role in primary care or wider healthcare. Whether you're in a clinical or non-clinical post, there’s something here for you.
Popular Level 7 Apprenticeships NHS Staff Are Choosing:
Senior People Professional – 36 months, with several excellent providers
Physician Associate – 30 months, delivered by De Montfort University, Leicester
Advanced Clinical Practitioner – 36 months, delivered by local universities
Senior Leader – 36 months, a highly sought-after programme with expert providers
Each course gives you the chance to build high-level, in-demand skills while gaining a nationally recognised qualification.
Why we're doing it
The NHS workforce is under pressure. We need more clinicians, more leaders and more professionals with the confidence and capability to lead change. The NHS Long Term Workforce Plan highlights apprenticeships as a core part of solving this challenge.
We believe access to development should never be about cost or convenience. That’s why we’re offering these Level 7 routes with full funding, local support and flexible delivery — so staff can grow their skills while continuing to serve our communities.
Fully funded by apprenticeship levy
We’re covering 100% of the costs using gifted apprenticeship levy funding, so there's no cost to you or your organisation. It’s a smart, supported way to grow your career without the financial pressure.
💬 Get in Touch
Our Learning & Development team is here to help you figure out which course might be the best fit, and guide you through the process of enrolling.
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