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Foundation Degree in Science Nursing Associate

  • FdSc
  • 2 Years
  • Full-time
  • September 2026
  • Undergraduate
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Awarded by:
Northumbria University Newcastle, The Nursing and Midwifery Council
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2026-20272027-2028
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Course summary

This Nursing Associate course offers a rewarding route into healthcare for individuals committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care. Blending 50% academic study and 50% practice placements, where you will gain practical experience in real healthcare settings. Combining hands on clinical experience with expert led classroom instruction this two-year Foundation Degree prepares you to work as a Nursing Associate – a vital role that bridges the gap between healthcare support workers and registered nurses.

You will develop the skills and knowledge needed to provide compassionate, family- and person-centred care across the lifespan and in a variety of settings, including hospitals, community and primary care, mental health, learning disability, and children’s services.

Whether you are looking to begin your healthcare journey or take the next step in your career, this course provides a dedicated pathway into a rewarding career as a Nursing Associate.

Modules

For a full list of the modules on your course, please access the course pages at www.northumbria.ac.uk

Assessment method

Your tutors will use a variety of teaching methods, which may include lectures, seminars, problem-based workshops, case discussions, practical activities, group work and tutorials. Teaching is backed up by a well-designed support system that will underpin your learning journey. You will have access to a Guidance Tutor with whom you can discuss any academic issues. Extensive feedback from both tutors and peers is built into the course.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • FdSc • Full-time • 2 Years

Start dates

  • 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:
B780
Institution code:
N77
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

Northumbria University, Newcastle 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:
B780
Institution code:
N77
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff

Applicants will need to hold Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.

Additional Requirements:

Applicants will be required to attend an interview.

Admission is subject to a suitable DBS Enhanced Certificate and a satisfactory health check.

Applicants must meet the Nursing and Midwifery Council's suitability for registration requirements.

Applicants must be 17 years old at the start of the course (If you will not be 17 in the current application cycle, you can still apply for deferred entry for 2027 entry, by selecting the September 2027 option on UCAS)

International Qualifications:

We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above.

If you have qualifications from outside the UK, find out what you need by visiting: www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry

English Language Requirements:

International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0, with a minimum writing score of 6.5 and all other components at a minimum score of 7.0, or Occupational English Test (OET) with at least a grade B (350 to 440) in reading, listening and speaking, and at least a grade C+ (300 to 340) in writing.

For further admissions guidance and requirements, please visit: www.northumbria.ac.uk/admissionsguidance Please review this information before submitting your application.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
Other
You must meet the Nursing and Midwifery Council's suitability for registration requirements Applicants must be 17 years old at the start of the course (If you will not be 17 in the current application cycle, you can still apply for deferred entry)

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Northumbria University is committed to supporting and welcoming high-quality students to study with us, from all backgrounds.  We want Northumbria to be an inclusive, accessible option and aim to support applicants to achieve their goals and ambitions. We use a range of flexible admissions options to support students to access study at Northumbria, such as contextual offers, where applicants may receive a lower offer than our standard entry requirements if they meet certain criteria.

Learn more on the Northumbria University, Newcastle website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

Undergraduate fees are set by Government and are subject to annual review. Once these have been approved we will update fees/funding information for students on our University Course pages at www.northumbria.ac.uk/study-at-northumbria

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