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...

Course Information

3 options available

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

2 Years

Start Date

21/09/2026

Campus

Plymouth Site

Course Address
Drake Circus
Plymouth
PL4 8AA
England

Application Details

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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