Nursing Associate Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Course Overview - Nursing Associate Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Are you looking to become a nurse but not sure which specialism to choose? \
On this foundation degree, you will work across all fields of nursing to register as a nursing associate with the Nursing and Midwifery Council in just two years. This course is also the perfect stepping stone towards further training to qualify as a Registered Nurse. \
You will play a vital role in the nursing team, working closely with healthcare assistants and registered nurses across adult, children's, learning disabilities, and mental health nursing. Our expert tutors will deliver theoretic...
Are you looking to become a nurse but not sure which specialism to choose? \
On this foundation degree, you will work across all fields of nursing to register as a nursing associate with the Nursing and Midwifery Council in just two years. This course is also the perfect stepping stone towards further training to qualify as a Registered Nurse. \
You will play a vital role in the nursing team, working closely with healthcare assistants and registered nurses across adult, children's, learning disabilities, and mental health nursing. Our expert tutors will deliver theoretical teaching rooted in the latest evidence and research, and will support you throughout the course to help you reach your full potential. \
On campus, you will immerse yourself in a range of nursing scenarios using our clinical skills and simulation facilities. These include simulated ward areas, high-dependency care areas, home spaces, and our cutting-edge immersive simulation room. \
This simulated learning will prepare you for clinical placements, where you will spend half of your degree gaining valuable real-world experience in settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, GP surgeries, and clinics.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2027-09-14
Campus
Lancaster
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A57-J48
Institution Code
C99
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
T Level
UCAS Tariff
Scottish Higher
Access to HE Diploma
offer-pass: 45.0
60 credits, 45 graded at level 3
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, EU | £9,535 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| International | £14,900 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |


























































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