FdSc Nursing Associate Foundation Degree at Keele University

Programme overview

The Nursing Associate Foundation Degree (FdSc) at Keele University prepares you to take the next step in your healthcare career. Designed for those already working in a caring role or with some prior experience, the programme focuses on the practical skills, knowledge, and professional behaviours needed to become a Nursing Associate. You'll study alongside apprentices on Keele’s established Nursing Associate Apprenticeship (FdSc), gaining hands-on experience and real-world insights.

What you will study

Year 1 compulsory modules: Fundamentals of Nursing Associate Practice, Nursing Associate Clinical Practice 1, Skills for Academic Learning and Professional Practice, Medicines Management in Nursing Associate Practice, Nursing Associate Clinical Practice 2, Applied Biological Science. Year 2 compulsory modules: Enhancing Nursing Associate Practice, Health and Wellbeing in Nursing Associate Practice, Nursing Associate Clinical Practice 3, Leadership and Team Working in Nursing Associate Practice, Nursing Associate Clinical Practice 4, Safety and Quality in Nursing Associate Practice.

Career pathways

Nursing associates work with people of all ages, in a variety of settings in health and social care. The role contributes to the core work of nursing, freeing up registered nurses to focus on more complex clinical care.

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Application information

Entry requirements

These are the typical entry requirements for this course for a range of UK and international qualifications. If your qualifications aren't listed, please contact us to check if we can accept them. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all components (English Group C) or 4/C in GCSE English. PLUS a successful interview. Your place on the course is subject to successful DBS Check and Occupational Health Clearance.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). UK Home tuition fee for students starting in 2027/28. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.keele.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/

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