Nursing Associate - FdSc at Oxford Brookes University

Programme overview

Our Nursing Associate (FdSc) foundation course is ideal for people who want to work as a nursing associate or want to progress onto a nursing degree, whether this is your first or second career.

Faculty: Oxford School of Nursing and Midwifery | Duration: 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2026 | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Throughout this course, you will learn a myriad of important skills to prepare you for a future career as a nursing associate. You'll learn a problem-solving approach to clinical practice, develop your communication and interpersonal skills, and learn the value of teamwork and leadership in the healthcare sector.

Career pathways

With this Nursing Associate foundation degree under your belt, you’ll be able to step into the healthcare profession as a nursing associate or progress onto a nursing undergraduate degree.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Standard offer: UCAS Tariff Points: 64 A Level: CC IB Points: 24 BTEC: MPP or MM A Level: Work based level 3 qualification relevant to health care e.g. advanced apprenticeship, level 3 NVQ or other vocational / A Level qualification. GCSE: English and Maths to GCSE Grade C (4) or above, or equivalent DBS enhanced clearance Occupational Health clearance Screening All applicants will be screened for fitness to practise and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be made. Credit transfer Many of our courses consider applications for entry part-way through the course for students who have credit from previous learning or relevant professional experience. Find out more about transferring to Brookes. If you'd like to talk through your options, please contact our Admissions team UCAS code: B710.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Annual full-time tuition fee as listed on the course page Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/nursing-associate-fdsc#apply

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