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Nursing Associate, FdSc at University of Lancashire

University of Lancashire, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The FdSc Nursing Associate is a two-year NMC-approved course co-designed to provide the knowledge, skills and professional attributes for the nursing associate role, bridging healthcare support workers and registered nurses. Work-based learning is managed by the University and informs theoretical work, alongside simulated skills learning.

Faculty: School of Nursing and Midwifery  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Intake: September 2026; March 2027; September 2027; March 2028  |  Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Beginning my Journey as a Nursing Associate, Public Health and Wellbeing, The Human Blueprint, From Symptoms to Solutions, Influence and Impact, and Developing Nursing Associate Practice.

Career pathways

Graduates are eligible to register with the NMC as a nursing associate, or can train as a registered nurse through a shortened nursing degree or a nursing degree apprenticeship.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK applicants: 48 UCAS points at A-level or 12 months' healthcare assistant experience with evidence of academic study (e.g. Level 2 or 3 NVQ or the Care Certificate); BTEC Extended Diploma PPP; BTEC Diploma MP; Access course pass with 48 UCAS points; International Baccalaureate Diploma pass including 48 points from Higher Level subjects; T Level at P (D or E); five GCSEs at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent; satisfactory DBS check. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition per year. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,500 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition per year. Source

Intake: September 2026; March 2027; September 2027; March 2028

Duration: 2 years

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