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Healthcare: Nursing Associate (Direct Entry)
- Study level:
- Undergraduate
Course summary
This course prepare students for a rewarding career as a nursing associate, gaining skills through a combination of theoretical study, simulated practice and clincal experience. Nursing associates contribute to most aspects of care, including delivery and monitoring, and work together with the healthcare teams to deliver the best and safest care.
This 2-year programme, validated by the Nursing and Midwifery council, equips students with the skills, knowledge and confidence to care for patients across the 4 fields of nursing in various settings. It prepares students to become accountable professionals, promoting health and preventing ill health, providing and monitoring care, working in teams, improving safety and quality of care and contributing to integrated care.
Students spend half of their time learning through theory and simulated practice and half their time on clinical placements which take place at leading London healthcare trusts. Our clinical skills and simulated practice sessions, delivered in our well-equipped Clinical Skills Centre, allow students to develop competence and confidence in the role of nursing associate in a controlled and safe environment.
This course is recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC); On successful graduation students are eligible to apply for registration with the NMC as a nursing associate. Students can also go on to further study at Bachelor’s level, including City George’s BSc nursing courses, which include Adult Nursing, Children’s Nursing or Mental Health Nursing. If progressing onto one of these BSc’s after graduating from the nursing associate course, students are able to enter at year 2, therefore completing the BSc in 2 years rather than the usual 3 years.
Modules
You can find extensive information about the modules you can expect to study on this course on our website:
https://www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/prospective-students/courses/foundation/foundation-degree-in-healthcare-nursing-associate
Assessment method
Students will be assessed by means of:
- Practice Assessment Document (PAD)
- Written assignments, including essays
- Examinations (short answer questions, multiple choice questions, calculations)
- Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCEs)
- Project
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
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:
- B71F
- Institution code:
- C60
- Campus name:
- Clerkenwell Campus
- Campus Code:
- C
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
City St George's, University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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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:
- B71F
- Institution code:
- C60
- Campus name:
- Clerkenwell Campus
- Campus Code:
- C
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
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Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 56 points
A level - CD
Typically CD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
Health and Social Care or Science-related subject only
Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
A minimum of 5 in SL Maths and English
Grade 4 or above (or grade C or above for GCSEs taken before 2017) in English Language and Mathematics or equivalent qualification e.g. Functional/Key skills Level 2 in numeracy and literacy.
Successful interview
Occupational Health clearance
Enhanced DBS check
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- Health checks
- Interview
English language requirements
GCSE at grade 4 or above (or grade C or above for GCSEs taken before 2017) in English Language and Mathematics or equivalent qualification e.g. Functional/Key skills Level 2 in numeracy and literacy
https://www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/prospective-students/courses/foundation/foundation-degree-in-healthcare-nursing-associate https://www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/prospective-students/courses/foundation/foundation-degree-in-healthcare-nursing-associate
Contextual admissions
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City, University of London uses contextual admissions to take into account varying individual circumstances and institutional barriers faced by applicants during the application process.
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Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
- Data from:
- This course and 3 other subjects allied to medicine (foundation only) courses
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- BBB
- Highest grades
- DDE
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| International | £18410 | Year 1 |
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
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Course contact details
Admissions - School of Health and Medical Sciences
Email:health@citystgeorges.ac.uk
Phone:020 7040 5000
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