FdSc Nursing Associate
University of Greater Manchester
About this course
FdSc in Nursing Associate, a Nursing Associate FdSc degree focused on healthcare practice and nursing support. The course combines university study with practice learning experiences across partner NHS trusts. The first year covers preparation for clinical practice through Mandatory Training and Preparation for HE4 Placement, Principles of Nursing Associate Practice, Anatomy and Physiology and the Foundations of Medicines Management, and Wider Approaches to Promoting Health and Preventing Ill Health. The second year addresses more advanced concepts via Recognising Acute Physical and Mental Health and Illness for Nursing Associate Practice, Mandatory Training and Preparation for HE5 Placement, Contributing to Integrated Care for People With Complex Needs and Associated Medicines Management, and Enhancing Skills: Developing Leadership Knowledge and Evidence Based Practice for the Nursing Associate.
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Entry requirements
Please note that this course is only available to Home students. A level 2 or level 3 qualification in health and social care is desirable, but not essential. You must have GCSEs at grade C or above or grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics and demonstrate the academic aptitude to undertake this programme. Functional Skills Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy are accepted as equivalent to GCSEs. Please contact the University for other GCSE equivalent qualifications that would be accepted for entry onto this course. Each candidate will be considered and selected on an individual basis by both the partner NHS trust and academic staff. Qualifications gained outside England and Wales will be assessed on an individual basis according to guidance by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). If your application is successfully short-listed, then you'll be asked to attend an interview. The interview process will involve face-to-face interviews with academic staff, practice staff and service users. You'll also be assessed on your values, behaviours, communication and problem-solving skills, and undertake a numeracy and literacy assessment. We're seeking students who can demonstrate commitment to a career as a nursing associate, who have excellent communication skills and who are caring, compassionate and courageous. If you're successful at the interview stage, you'll be asked to undergo occupational health screening and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. You'll be required to satisfactorily pass occupational health screening. You'll need to demonstrate that you're of good health and good character prior to enrolment and on an on-going basis throughout your studies and career. This course involves working unsupervised with children and/or vulnerable young people and adults and applicants must gain an Enhanced Disclosure certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) before starting their studies. Charges are payable to cover the cost of the DBS Enhanced Disclosure application and annual registration with the online Update Service. If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). We also accept a range of other English language qualifications – please visit our English Language Requirements web page for more details. The University recognises prior learning, whether gained through academic credit and qualifications or through your professional and emp
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What students say
Based on about 26 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 69%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started
- Continued on course: 63%
- Left higher education: 37%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 165 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 96%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- South East: 1%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started
- A levels: 44%
- Access course: 13%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
- Other qualifications: 40%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mandatory Training and Preparation for HE4 Placement
- Principles of Nursing Associate Practice
- Anatomy and Physiology and the Foundations of Medicines Management
- Wider Approaches to Promoting Health and Preventing Ill Health
- Recognising Acute Physical and Mental Health and Illness for Nursing Associate Practice
- Mandatory Training and Preparation for HE5 Placement
- Contributing to Integrated Care for People With Complex Needs and Associated Medicines Management
- Enhancing Skills: Developing Leadership Knowledge and Evidence Based Practice for the Nursing Associate
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of FdSc Nursing Associate at University of Greater Manchester earn?
The median salary is £21,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £29,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £7,000 less than the UK median for Nursing.
Are students happy with the teaching on FdSc Nursing Associate at University of Greater Manchester?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for FdSc Nursing Associate at University of Greater Manchester?
The average entrant had 54 UCAS points.
How many students continue on FdSc Nursing Associate at University of Greater Manchester?
63% of students continued into their second year, and 37% left higher education.