Nursing Associate FdSc
Course Overview - Nursing Associate FdSc
Nursing Associates bridge the gap between healthcare assistants and registered nurses, supporting healthcare teams. Youll build clinical skills to deliver safe, holistic care across nursing fields, helping patients and families during times of need.
Develop clinical and professional expertise
Build the clinical expertise and professional capability to make a real impact in patient care from day one.
Provide high-quality care
Learn to apply evidence-based practice to support registered nurses in all areas of nursing, helping deliver safe, high-quality care...
Nursing Associates bridge the gap between healthcare assistants and registered nurses, supporting healthcare teams. Youll build clinical skills to deliver safe, holistic care across nursing fields, helping patients and families during times of need.<br/><br/>Develop clinical and professional expertise<br/>Build the clinical expertise and professional capability to make a real impact in patient care from day one. <br/><br/>Provide high-quality care <br/>Learn to apply evidence-based practice to support registered nurses in all areas of nursing, helping deliver safe, high-quality care to patients and their families when they need it most.<br/><br/>Degree on your doorstep<br/>You can study with us at one of our three campuses in Plymouth, Exeter or Truro, where youll find expert staff and modern facilities to study where it suits you.<br/><br/>This course is for you if...<br/>- youre compassionate and dedicated to caring for people who need your help<br/><br/><br/>- you want to develop workplace skills alongside academic knowledge<br/><br/><br/>- you want to deliver person-centred care throughout the nursing process<br/><br/><br/>- you want to make a difference to society through healthcare. <br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Plymouth Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B791
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
64
64 UCAS points, to include a minimum of 2 A Levels.
Scottish Higher
64 points considered in combination
Access to HE Diploma
M:15,P:30
Health or Science related
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
24
With Science or Social Science related subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MPP
Science or Health related BTEC
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English and Maths at a Grade C/4
A level
D,D,E
T Level
Pass (D or E)
Science/Health related
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
C
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
C
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |



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