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Nursing Associate
- Foundation Degree in Science
- 2 Years
- Full-Time
- September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
- Awarded by:
- University of Westminster
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:
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Monitoring and recording clinical observations such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration, and pulse
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Performing clinical tasks like venepuncture and ECGs
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Providing emotional support to individuals facing complex diagnoses and life-changing news
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Communicating and collaborating with healthcare professionals to share patient assessments and observations
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Upholding patient dignity, privacy, and safety at all times
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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
This course has restrictions on who can apply.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- Foundation Degree in Science • Full-Time • 2 Years
Start dates
- September 2027
Apply by
13 January 2027
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
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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How to apply
This course has restrictions on who can apply.
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
Apply by
13 January 2027
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
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
A minimum of 48 UCAS tariff points or equivalent
Access to HE Diploma
48 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
48 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme International Baccalaureate Career-related programme will be considered on a case-by case basis
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE grade 4/C or IB grade 4 Higher level in English language and GCSE grade 4/C or IB grade 2 SL & HL or IB MYP 3
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)MP
Additional entry requirements
- Other
- 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) 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
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
- 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.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in the other components |
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland | £10050* | |
| Republic of Ireland, EU & International | £19000 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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