Nursing Associate FdSc at Northumbria University

Programme overview

Nursing Associate FdSc at Northumbria gives you the clinical expertise and hands-on experience to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care across diverse healthcare settings. Blend 50% academic study with 50% practice placements in environments such as hospitals, community settings, primary care, mental health services, and children's care - gaining broad experience that employers value. Develop essential skills through our Clinical Skills Centre's immersive simulation technology and virtual reality, building confidence before you apply theory to practice in real-world settings.

Faculty: School of Healthcare and Nursing Sciences | Duration: 2 years Full Time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Practice 1 Foundations of Nursing Associate Practice, Skills 1: Preparation for nursing associate practice, Theory 1: Introduction to evidence-based practice, Skills 2: Mastery of essential nursing associate skills, Theory 2: Life sciences in healthcare provision; Year 2 core modules: Practice 2: Transition to registered nursing associate practice, Skills 3 – Developing clinical, leadership and supervision skills, Theory 3: Perspectives on care across the age spectrum, Skills 4: Advancing Medicines Management.

Career pathways

This course aims to equip you with the skills required to be a proficient nursing associate, meeting the NMC Standards of Proficiency. Your transferable skills in communication, teamwork, and clinical decision-making are valued across the healthcare sector.

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Entry requirements

Applicants will need to hold GCSE Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent. Additional Requirements: Applicants will be required to attend an interview. Admission is subject to a suitable DBS Enhanced Certificate and a satisfactory health check. Applicants must meet the Nursing and Midwifery Council's suitability for registration requirements. Applicants must be at least17 years old at the start of the course (If you will not be 17 in the current application cycle, you can still apply for deferred entry for 2027 entry, by selecting the September 2027 option on UCAS. ). International Qualifications: English Language Requirements: International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0, with a minimum writing score of 6.5 and all other components at a minimum score of 7.0, or Occupational English Test (OET) with at least a grade B (350 to 440) in reading, listening and speaking, and at least a grade C+ (300 to 340) in writing. UCAS code: B780.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). UK tuition fee for year 1 of 2027/28 entry; later years may rise in line with the fee cap. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,850 a year (2027/28). International tuition fee for year 1 of 2027/28 entry; fees apply to every year of study. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 2 years Full Time

Apply through the official page: https://sits.northumbria.ac.uk/live/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=UUFSNA5&code2=0003

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