Nursing Associate Higher Apprenticeship (FdSc) at University of Chichester

Programme overview

This course prepares you for employment as a Nursing Associate, as you learn at university alongside a full-time role within a nursing team. Applicants are recruited directly by employers, or are already employed by the NHS, private or voluntary organisation. You can work in adult, children's, mental health or learning disability nursing settings in England.

Faculty: Apprenticeships | Department: Apprenticeships | Duration: 2 years part time | Study mode: part-time (degree apprenticeship, employer-based) | Location: Chichester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course meets the Nursing Associate Foundation Degree Apprenticeship and the Nursing and Midwifery Council Nursing Associate Standards, leading to a Foundation Degree in Science at Level 5. It has a 50/50 split between theory and practice, with blocks of theory and blocks of practice each year.

Career pathways

Nursing Associates are a key part of the multidisciplinary teams that care for patients.

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Application information

Entry requirements

One of the following plus GCSE C/4 or Functional Skills Maths/English: at least one A Level in an appropriate subject; BTEC National Diploma PP or Extended Diploma PPP in a relevant subject; NVQ Level 3 or above in Care or a related subject; Access to HE Diploma Pass with at least 45 credits at level 3; Level 3 Apprenticeship at Merit or above in Health and Social Care. Recognition of Prior Learning considered individually.

Duration: 2 years part time

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