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Nursing Associate

FdSc

Start date:

September 2024
September 2025

Entry tariff:

48 UCAS points (or equivalent)

UCAS code:

To apply for Roehampton campus, (code TBC)

To apply for Croydon University Centre, on your UCAS application select campus code 'C' when adding Roehampton (R78) and FdSc Nursing Associate (code TBC)

Be part of the next generation of nurses delivering high-quality, evidence-based care in community settings and hospitals, and help people to live healthy lives. You can choose to study this course at our main Roehampton campus or Croydon University Centre.

Did you know

In the 2023 NSS results, Roehampton’s Nursing degrees received outstanding results, ranking 1st in London, and 1st and 3rd respectively in the sector for Teaching.

The programme is accredited by the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC).

Modules

Year 1 Year 2

This is a new course for September 2024. More details regarding modules will be added shortly. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Care delivery 1DE
Understanding health and illness across the lifespan
Developing professional and academic skills for nursing associates
Promoting health and well-being across the lifespan
Delivery of safe and effective person-centred care

Care delivery 2DE
Understanding complex care needs
Decision making in care for nursing associates
Delivering quality care through evidence-based practice
Leadership and collaborative working

Skills

Build the solid foundations for your future career in healthcare.

Working with a dedicated team of experienced clinicians and academics, you’ll gain and in-depth understanding of:

providing support to registered nurses to deliver evidence-based, safe and effective care
providing care for people of all ages from diverse backgrounds who have mental, physical, cognitive and behavioral care needs.

You will learn how to deliver care in a wide variety of settings, including clients’ own home, the community or in the hospital.

Learning

Enjoy hands-on learning in clinical settings

This course blends theory with hands-on practice in our classrooms and state-of-the-art Clinical Simulation Centres (CSC).

The programme will enable you to gain a comprehensive understanding of nursing today, including:

Its role within 21st century health and care services
The shift towards integrated care in the community as part of the NHS Long Term Plan
The need for evidence-based practice for patient safety
The importance of developing professional relationships with the people you care for and work with

How you'll be learning

Under the guidance of sector experts and academics, you’ll participate in:

Lectures
Seminars
Group work
Online learning
Reflective practical exercises

Our Clinical Simulation Centres

You’ll also spend a significant amount of time in our Clinical Simulation Centres (CSC), where you’ll practice skills safely with:

Other students
Service users
Carers
Role players
Hi-tech patient simulators

You’ll go on to refine your techniques through a series of real-world placements – learning how to provide exceptional care in a wide range of clinical settings.

Assessment

Hone your clinical skills and academic theory through practical and academic assessments.

During your time with us, you’ll undertake a range of academic evaluations and practice-based assessments. This includes:

Reflective and case study-based assignments
Exams
Presentations
Safety and quality enhancement projects

Your clinical skills will be evaluated through simulation-based assessments in our Clinical Simulation Centres (CSC).

Your performance and progress will also be measured on placements in various healthcare settings by both clinical and academic staff.

Careers

Help shape the future of healthcare and make a meaningful impact on the lives of people.

We pride ourselves on training healthcare staff who are highly sought after by employers. On completion of the FdSc you will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Registered Nursing Associate (subject to approval). In addition, the FdSc can also be considered a stepping stone to becoming a registered nurse.

Open days

Get a real taste of our campus, community and what it’s like to study at Roehampton

Applying

UK Students International Students

Full-time UK undergraduate students apply through UCAS.

How to apply

Apply via UCAS

Entry requirements

Entry tariff

2024/25 entry: Call 0300 303 8320 to find out if you are eligible for this programme in Clearing

We welcome applications from students studying T Levels.

For all courses we also accept a wide range of other qualifications and experience. Contact us to find out more.

When we consider applications to study with us, we form a complete view of your achievements to date, and future potential, and can offer flexibility in entry requirements. Find out more about our Contextual Offer scheme.

Specific entry requirements

GCSE English Language and Mathematics Grades C or 4 minimum or equivalent
English and Maths: students must have GCSE in English and mathematics minimum grade C or above or Level 2 equivalency in literacy and numeracy.
Have the capability to develop literacy and numeracy skills required to meet the programme outcomes.
Have the capability to develop digital and technological literacy to meet the programme outcomes.
Ability to meet NMC standards of good health and character, including:
Satisfactory DBS disclosure and registration
Occupational Health clearance

General entry requirements

UK students

Tuition fees and funding

September 2024 entry tuition fees

Year one fees

UK: £9,250

We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. See our 2024 financial support pages for UK students.

We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you.

International undergraduate students apply through our direct application system.