Nursing Associate Practitioner FdSc
About this course
FdSc in Nursing Associate Practitioner FdSc, a Nursing Associate FdSc degree focused on clinical practice and health service delivery. The course is regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council and aligns with the national training curriculum and NHS Constitution. The first year covers academic skills development for nursing associates, introduction to nursing associate interventions, understanding health for healthcare practitioners, exploring health and primary care services in the community, and application of nursing associate theory and practice. The second year focuses on consolidating nursing associate practice, integration of nursing associate theory and practice, nursing associate interventions and person-centred care, and public health principles and practice for nursing associates.
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Entry requirements
80-90 UCAS points from at least 1 A-level or equivalent. GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 Maths. GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 English. Safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS, and Occupational Health check are required.
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What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 65%
- Learning opportunities: 62%
- Assessment and feedback: 58%
- Academic support: 52%
- Organisation and management: 48%
- Learning resources: 75%
- Student voice: 56%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 50%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 3%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 75%
- London: 8%
- South East: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 50%
- Access course: 40%
- A degree: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nursing associate.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Silver for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic skills development for nursing associates
- Introduction to nursing associate interventions
- Understanding health for healthcare practitioners
- Exploring health and primary care services in the community
- Application of nursing associate theory and practice
- Consolidating nursing associate practice
- Integration of nursing associate theory and practice
- Nursing associate interventions and person-centred care
- Public health principles and practice for nursing associates
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Nursing Associate Practitioner FdSc at University of Bedfordshire earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £39,500. The £31,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Nursing.
Are students happy with the teaching on Nursing Associate Practitioner FdSc at University of Bedfordshire?
65% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for Nursing Associate Practitioner FdSc at University of Bedfordshire?
The average entrant had 74 UCAS points.
Is Nursing Associate Practitioner FdSc at University of Bedfordshire accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nursing associate.
How many students continue on Nursing Associate Practitioner FdSc at University of Bedfordshire?
50% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.