FdSc Nursing Associate at University College Birmingham

Programme overview

You may be a school or college leaver, mature student, new to healthcare, making a career change or already working in a relevant healthcare support role. It doesn't matter. You just need to be dedicated to providing compassionate care for a wide range of people who use health and social care services, want to develop your understanding of key concepts in nursing and be motivated.

Department: Department of Health and Nutrition | Duration: 2 years full-time | Study mode: full-time (placement: 1150 hours of practice-based learning including 2 x 6 week and 2 x 8 week placements) | Intake: September | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Foundations of Nursing Associate Clinical Practice, Nursing Associate Practice 1, The Human Life Journey, The Nursing Associate as a Reflective Practitioner; Year 2 core modules: Evidence-based Practice for Nursing Associates, Nursing Associate Practice 2, Promotion of Health and Wellbeing, Safe and Effective Clinical Practice for the Nursing Associate.

Career pathways

Career routes include registered Nursing Associate (Band 4).

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Application information

Entry requirements

One of the following Level 3 qualifications is essential: One A-level grade D or above Two AS-levels grade D or above BTEC National Award grade M/ Certificate PP/ Diploma Grade PPP Access to HE Diploma NVQ Level 3 Full Diploma A Level 5 or above qualification i.e. degree and Level 3 equivalent qualifications obtained outside of the UK must have a statement of comparability from UK NARIC Level 2 qualification requirements: GCSE/IGCSE grades A*-C (9-4) or equivalent in English and Maths. You must also complete a Disclosure and Barring Service check (Enhanced DBS). The link to e-safeguarding will be provided to you. You must complete an Occupational Health self-assessment form before enrolment onto the programme. The form will be provided to you following a successful interview. **Please note: the above entry requirements are for the Nursing Associate FdSc (non-apprenticeship programme).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK/home full-time tuition; part-time £4,895 per year Source

Intake: September

Duration: 2 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucb.ac.uk/university/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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