FdSc Nursing Associate at University of East London

This course bridges the gap between registered nurses and healthcare support workers. Our blend of on-campus theoretical and simulation-based learning and real-world placements in hospitals will prepare you to be a registered nursing associate. Live and learn in East London in the heart of one of the youngest, fastest-growing, most multicultural neighbourhoods in the UK.

Faculty: School of Health, Sport and Bioscience  |  Department: Department of Nursing  |  Duration: 2 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2026, March 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The Nursing Associate programme builds professional competence through six interconnected modules. The Professional Values module develops person-centred care skills and collaborative practice. Modules include Professional Values (Mental Wealth), Bioscience for Nursing, Nursing practice in the workplace, Promoting Health and Preventing ill Health, Communication, Developing as a Nurse Associate, Pharmacology for Nursing Associates, Professional competence in clinical practice.

Career pathways

On qualifying, you will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and work as a nursing associate in settings including: Acute hospitals, community services, nursing homes and care homes. Mental health, learning disability and children's health settings.

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