**Why study a health and social care (nursing associate) foundation degree at Solent University**
Become a skilled nursing associate in an incredible profession, with fantastic career prospects in a range of different healthcare settings on our NMC-accredited course.
**Course overview**
This challenging and fulfilling course is a NMC-accredited foundation degree which, upon successful completion, allows registration to the NMC as a nursing associate. You will gain knowledge, skills and behaviours that allow you to work in a variety of healthcare settings including a...
**Why study a health and social care (nursing associate) foundation degree at Solent University**<br/>Become a skilled nursing associate in an incredible profession, with fantastic career prospects in a range of different healthcare settings on our NMC-accredited course.<br/><br/>**Course overview**<br/>This challenging and fulfilling course is a NMC-accredited foundation degree which, upon successful completion, allows registration to the NMC as a nursing associate. You will gain knowledge, skills and behaviours that allow you to work in a variety of healthcare settings including adult, paediatrics, mental health and learning disabilities in both the community and hospital settings. <br/><br/>Working in healthcare is an inspiring, challenging and rewarding occupation where no day is ever the same. This course will equip you with the knowledge, skills and behaviours to support your career development in healthcare. At Solent University, we have strong and dedicated local industry links with practice partners who support our students both during and after their studies.<br/><br/>Working in healthcare is an exciting, fulfilling and satisfying career, and the ever changing healthcare environment drives the development of healthcare roles - giving the opportunity for lifelong learning.<br/><br/>**Who is this course for?**<br/>This course is suitable for those who want to work in a healthcare setting, who feel they have the qualities and philosophy required to become a caring, effective, professional and safe practitioner. Trainee nursing associates should demonstrate the following values:<br/><br/>Caring personality<br/>Compassionate towards patients and families<br/>Competent and safe in practice<br/>Effective communication<br/>Courageous<br/>Committed to the highest standards of professionalism and nursing care.<br/><br/>**What does this course lead to?**<br/>This is a new and exciting role to support the nursing family, with future opportunities to progress to become a Registered Nurse for those who have the aspiration and ability to do so. Once qualified, nursing associates will be able to work in a range of settings within the healthcare environment.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
HSA1
Institution Code
S30
Points of Entry
Year 1
104
120
104-120 UCAS Tariff Points from a minimum of 4 Scottish Highers
Pass in Access course with 60 credits overall including 45 Level 3 credits passed with a minimum of Merit, or 102-118 UCAS Tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit or Pass Grades
28
31
DMM
DMM (112 UCAS Tariff Points)
MM
or higher
D*D
D*D (104 UCAS Tariff Points)
D*D
D*D (104 UCAS Tariff Points)
DMM
DMM (112 UCAS Tariff Points)
104-120 UCAS Tariff Points from a minimum of 2 Scottish Advanced Highers
This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)
This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)
This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)
This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)
This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)
This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)
104-120 from a minimum of 2 A Levels
M
Merit (120 UCAS Tariff Points)
This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |