FdA Health and Wellbeing (Nursing Associate) at University of Suffolk

Programme overview

As a Nursing Associate you will deliver hands-on care to patients, bridging the gap between the roles of a Healthcare Assistant and a Registered Nurse. Students of the Nursing Associate course will gain experience across all four fields of nursing: Adult, Child, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities, whilst developing a range of specialist and transferable skills.

Faculty: School of Health Sciences and Society | Duration: Two years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: February 2027 | Location: Ipswich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Introduction to Professional Practice, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Inclusive Communication for Professional Practice, Foundations of Acute and Long Term Conditions, Practice Learning 1. Year 2: Supporting the Safe Management of Medicines, Holistic Health and Wellbeing Across the Lifespan, Research and Leadership for Professional Practice, Practice Learning 2.

Career pathways

Upon graduation of the FdA Health and Wellbeing (Nursing Associate) course, students are eligible register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Nursing Associate. Graduates may also be eligible to apply for different degree pathways, such as the As a highly sought after healthcare professional, graduation offers a wealth of career opportunities within the health and social care sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 80 UCAS tariff points (or above), CDD (A-Level), MMP (BTEC), Pass A*-C (T level). 2026/27; Level 2 Maths and English with evidence of Level 3 study or significant experience (RPL); All applicants are required to have English and Maths GCSE's at grade C/4 (or Level 2 equivalents). Any offer of a place will be subject to: Successful interview; Satisfactory occupational health check; Satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check; Two satisfactory references; Apprentices must have the right to work in the UK and have been ordinarily resident in the EEA or the UK for at least the three years prior to beginning the Apprenticeship. Any apprentice with non-UK qualifications will be expected to meet the equivalent entry requirements. Students with English as a second language must also meet our English Language requirements: IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components) where English is not the students' first language.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,000 a year (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 16,500 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: February 2027

Duration: Two years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/applying-to-university

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