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Nursing Associate
- FdSc
- 2 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2026
- Undergraduate
- LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus
Course summary
The Nursing Associate Is a highly trained, generic, nursing support role in England designed to bridge the gap between Healthcare Support Workers and Registered Nurses to deliver hands-on, person-centred care as part of the multidisciplinary team.
Successful completion of this course gives you registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Nursing Associate. It is also a stepping-stone to becoming a Registered Nurse or progress in your career within the health and social care sector.
The course is a combination of theoretical and practice learning. You will attend university and undertake work-based learning. You will be taught and supported by experienced academics who also teach in the BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing, Learning Disability, Mental Health, and Children’s Nursing. You will have practice placements in a range of clinical specialities and healthcare settings in hospitals and the community. You will be supported by practice supervisors and practice assessors, to develop clinical and interpersonal skills and experience in caring for people with different healthcare needs across the lifespan.
You will have access to all university facilities including our skills laboratories, lecture theatres, library, student services and the student union.
Modules
Year 1:
• Biosciences for Nursing Associates (20 credits) – Semester 1;
• Communication and person-centred care (20 credits) – Semester 1;
• Introducing evidence-based practice for Nursing Associates (20 credits) Semester 2 ;
• Recognising and meeting care needs (60 credits) – Semesters 1 and 2.
Year 2:
• Promoting health and preventing ill health for Nursing Associates (20 credits) – Semester 1;
• Applied physiology for Nursing Associates (20 credits) – Semester 1;
• Pharmacology and medicines management for Nursing Associates (20 credits) – Semester 2;
• Team Working and Role Transition (20 credits) – Semester 2;
• Providing and monitoring care for Nursing Associates (40 credits)- Semesters 1 and 2.
Assessment method
A variety of teaching and assessment methods are used to support individuals learning styles and build competence in various methods of assessment. Teaching includes lectures, seminars, skills-lab simulations, online learning, role-play, debates/discussion, as well as supervised learning within the clinical area. Assessment methods utilised include essays, group projects, written examinations, presentations, and OSCEs.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Nursing and Midwifery Council
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus
Study options
- FdSc • Full-time • 2 Years
Start dates
- 09/2026
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:
- B743
- Institution code:
- L75
- Campus name:
- LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
London South Bank University 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:
- B743
- Institution code:
- L75
- Campus name:
- LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
A level - DD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
Access to HE Diploma - P: 45 credits
Applicants must hold GCSEs A-C in Maths and English Language or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above).
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- Health checks
- Interview
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | 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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