FdSc Nursing Associate
About this course
FdSc in FdSc Nursing Associate, a nursing associate degree centred on professional healthcare practice and patient support. Core topics include Clinical Skills, Ethics & Professional Practice. Students spend half of the programme on clinical placement in hospital and community settings to gain real-world experience, leading to eligibility to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council upon completion. The first year covers foundational principles through modules such as Foundations of Nursing Associate Practice, Applied Biological Sciences Across the Lifespan, Concepts of Health and Wellbeing, and Fundamentals of Decision Making. These modules introduce core biological sciences, professional behaviours, and health determinants. The second year advances this learning through modules such as Therapeutic Interventions, Developing Nursing Associate Practice, Advancing Nursing Associate Practice, and Clinical Decision Making and Preparation for Professional Practice. These later studies focus on acute care environments, evidence-based recovery approaches, and team-working dynamics.
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Entry requirements
Offers are tailored to the individual applicant and their circumstances and can be across the tariff range. Applicants who meet our contextual information criteria will be offered at the bottom of the range. FITNESS TO PRACTISE All offers of a place are subject to satisfactory health screening. Further information will be provided following acceptance of an offer (and no earlier than three months before the course start date). Please note that Professional Bodies, such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), have certain requirements regarding the health and good character status of applicants and students. Please read the NMC and HCPC information to find out more. For more information about core competencies and medical fitness to train please click here . In some instances, an applicant may be invited to attend a professional practice panel to discuss any recommended reasonable adjustments, and whether or not core professional competencies are achievable. For information about Medical Clearance and vaccination requirements click here. DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK If you accept an offer of a place we require you to comply with an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) background clearance check. Details on the policy can be found here . If you think you have a criminal conviction You will need to submit a Criminal Record Self Disclosure Form as part of the process For more information on this and the form itself, please refer to Self-disclosure of criminal record . GCSEs: GCSE English (Language) and Maths at grades 4-9 or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent. Other experience: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent portfolio of evidence (as determined by the programme leader). Please refer to the applicant information pages of the university website for more information. UCAS Tariff Points Required: 48. Selection criteria: As part of the application and selection process, we are looking for your commitment to Nursing Associate. If you are invited to attend interview then we strongly recommend you review the NHS Values and Behaviours of; • Working together for Patients • Respect and Dignity • Commitment to Quality of Care • Compassion • Improving Lives • Everyone Counts Following interview if you are offered a place it will be subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service clearance (DBS), medical fitness to practice and proof of qualifications.
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Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 65%
- Nursing Professionals: 25%
- Caring personal services: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 35%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 15%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- South East: 20%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 35%
- A degree: 50%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other 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): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundations of Nursing Associate Practice
- Applied Biological Sciences Across the Lifespan
- Concepts of Health and Wellbeing
- Fundamentals of Decision Making
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Developing Nursing Associate Practice
- Advancing Nursing Associate Practice
- Clinical Decision Making and Preparation for Professional Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of FdSc Nursing Associate at University of Cumbria earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £38,000 after 3 years, £41,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £48,000. The £41,500 median after five years is £9,500 more than the UK median for Nursing.
What do graduates of FdSc Nursing Associate at University of Cumbria do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Is FdSc Nursing Associate at University of Cumbria 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 FdSc Nursing Associate at University of Cumbria?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.