FdSc Nursing Associate (Direct Entry) at Teesside University

Programme overview

A two-year foundation degree for people who want to work alongside registered nurses and healthcare support workers providing hands-on, person-centred care. Graduates can register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a nursing associate.

Faculty: School of Health & Life Sciences | Duration: 2 years full-time | Intake: January | Study mode: full-time | Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology, Introduction to Public Health for Nursing Associates, Person-centred Care, Study Skills and Professionalism. Year 2: Caring for People with Acute and Long-term Conditions and Co-morbidities, Developing Public Health in Practice, Enhancing Professional Practice, and Working in Teams. Developing Professional Practice of the Nursing Associate and Investigating Evidence and Contributing to Change are also core.

Career pathways

Nursing associate roles across adult, mental health, learning disability and children's settings after NMC registration, with progression onto BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies using credit exemptions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

At least two GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above including English language and maths (Level 2 Key Skills/Functional Skills accepted), and a minimum of 32 UCAS points from A level or equivalent qualifications. Selection is by shortlisting and a mini multiple interview; offers are conditional on a work-based risk assessment, DBS check where required and satisfactory references. Advanced standing for up to 50% of the course is possible through recognition of prior learning. International applicants need IELTS 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in writing.

Domestic applicants: GBP 6,500 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,000 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: January

Duration: 2 years full-time

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