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FdSc Nursing Associate at University of Cumbria

University of Cumbria, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Equal value is placed on theory and practice for the duration of the FdSc Nursing Associate programme, so 50% of your time on this course will be spent on placement. You’ll cover all areas of nursing practice (adult, children's, mental health and learning disability) in the NHS as well as private, voluntary and independent sectors. Placement settings will include hospitals, nursing homes, GP surgeries, clinics, and more.

Faculty: Institute of Health  |  Duration: Full-time: 2 Years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: March, September  |  Location: Carlisle, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will spend 50% of the programme on clinical placement being supervised and assessed by practice staff. The theoretical input is delivered by expert teaching staff and is based on the latest evidence and research, using a variety of teaching and learning approaches. Modules include: Foundations of Nursing Associate Practice; Applied Biological Sciences Across the Lifespan; Concepts of Health and Wellbeing; Fundamentals of Decision Making; Therapeutic Interventions; Developing Nursing Associate Practice; Advancing Nursing Associate Practice; Clinical Decision Making and Preparation for Professional Practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

FITNESS TO PRACTISE All offers of a place are subject to satisfactory health screening. Further information will be provided following acceptance of an offer (and no earlier than three months before the course start date). Please note that Professional Bodies, such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), have certain requirements regarding the health and good character status of applicants and students. Please read the NMC and HCPC information to find out more. For more information about core competencies and medical fitness to train please click here. In some instances, an applicant may be invited to attend a professional practice panel to discuss any recommended reasonable adjustments, and whether or not core professional competencies are achievable. For information about Medical Clearance and vaccination requirements click here. DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK If you accept an offer of a place we require you to comply with an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) background clearance check. Details on the policy can be found here. If you think you have a criminal conviction You will need to submit a Criminal Record Self Disclosure Form as part of the process For more information on this and the form itself, please refer to Self-disclosure of criminal record. GCSEs: GCSE English (Language) and Maths at grades 4-9 or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent Other experience: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent… Minimum entry: 48 UCAS Tariff points NVQ Level 3 or equivalent portfolio of evidence; GCSE English (Language) and Maths at grades 4-9 or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,535 a year (2025/26) Source

International applicants: GBP 14,900 a year (2025/26) Source

Intake: March, September

Duration: Full-time: 2 Years

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