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Nursing Associate

  • FdSc
  • 2 Years
  • Full-time
  • 14 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

The nursing associate role has been developed in England to meet workforce needs. Nursing Associates act as a vital bridge between healthcare support workers and registered nurses, providing essential care and support across various health and social care settings, including hospitals, care homes, hospices, GP practices, social care and community services.

The responsibilities of a registered Nursing Associate will vary depending on the setting, but typically include:

Monitoring and recording clinical observations such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration, and pulse
Performing clinical tasks like venepuncture and ECGs
Providing emotional support to individuals facing complex diagnoses and life-changing news
Communicating and collaborating with healthcare professionals to share patient assessments and observations
Upholding patient dignity, privacy, and safety at all times
Identifying and responding to safeguarding concerns involving vulnerable adults and children.
Our new and innovative Nursing Associate Foundation Degree will equip you with the expertise and confidence needed to excel in this rewarding role. It will enable you to develop the knowledge and skills required to deliver high-quality, safe, and compassionate care to individuals, their families and carers.

The Foundation Degree is delivered in collaboration with our practice learning partners in central and northeast London and Kent. It is designed to provide an equal balance of theory and practice in line with the NMC programme requirements, whereby students have to complete 1150 hours in practice-based learning and 1150 hours in theoretical learning.

Upon successful completion of this course, you can register as a nursing associate with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Nursing and Midwifery Council

Ways to study this course

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  • Main Site

Study options

  • FdSc • Full-time • 2 Years

Start dates

  • 14 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
B792
Institution code:
W50
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
B792
Institution code:
W50
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

Please be aware that the university is unable to sponsor students who require a student visa for this course.

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
48 points

A level

Minimum 48 tariff points

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Minimum 48 tariff points

Access to HE Diploma

An Accredited Access to HE Diploma (pass with at least 45 credits at level 3)

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Minimum 48 tariff points

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Level 2 English qualification (GCSE Grade 4-9, GCSE Grade A-C, or Level 2 Functional Skills English, Key Skills Level 2 Communication or equivalent); (essential)

Level 2 Maths qualification (GCSE Grade 4-9, GCSE Grade A-C, or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, Key Skills Level 2 Application of Number (Numeracy) or equivalent); (essential)

Apprenticeship Level 3/SCQF Level 6
48 tariff points

Level 3 Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care

we also accept NVQ at Level 3 or above in Care or a related subject. Other qualifications (including the Care Certificate and Health Education England-approved Bridging Programme), alongside relevant and substantial work experience, will be considered at an individual level.

Where applicants do not have Level 3 qualifications, a portfolio assessment will be offered and the application will be considered on an individual basis.

Health or care experience and use this to demonstrate insight into the professional values and behaviours associated with health and care environments (desirable)

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Disclosure and Baring Service check: An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and disclosure of unspent criminal convictions (which is required according to Professional Statutory Regulatory Body, PSRB, accreditation requirements). A student will not be able to attend practice- placements without a satisfactory Disclosure and Baring Service check.
Health checks
Occupational Health Assessment: Completion of an Occupational Health Assessment, confirming fitness to study and fitness for placement. Students will be required to meet the immunisation requirements.
Other
Applicants will need to provide suitable references. You will also need to demonstrate: Capability for digital and technological literacy Evidence of study within the last 5 years (not mandatory training) An ability to study at level 4 and the potential to progress to level 5 foundation degree level and commit to completing the Nursing Associate programme Nursing values through the interview process at the University

English language requirements

International English Language Testing System (IELTS): at least 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in Writing, Speaking, Listening and Reading (or recognised equivalent) (This is for applicants whereby English is not their first language and who need to provide a recognised English language test or qualification)

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