Nursing Associate FdSc
About this course
FdSc Nursing Associate, a nursing associate degree within the nursing associate subject area. Core topics include Clinical Skills. The course runs full-time over two years with an equal split between theory and practice learning, incorporating work-based learning modules in both years. The first year establishes foundations through Discovering My Identity as a Nursing Associate, Professionalism and Public Protection for Nursing Associates, Exploring the Evidence Base for Nursing Associates, Developing Competence in Safe, Effective Administration and Optimisation of Medicines for Nursing Associates, and Foundations of Practice for Nursing Associates. The second year advances professional development via Developing My Nursing Associate Identity Towards Becoming a Registrant, Applying Understanding of Nursing Professionalism and Protection of the Public in Nursing, Interpreting the Evidence Base Influencing Nursing Associate Practice, Demonstrating Competence in the Safe, Effective Administration and Optimisation of Medicines for Nursing Associates, and Advanced Work Based Learning for Nursing Associates.
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Entry requirements
The following are the entry requirements for the Nursing Associate foundation degree: Level 2 qualification – Maths and English Language Grade C or equivalent Level 3 qualification – pass grade Access Course – Pass grade BTEC Extended Diploma/Cambridge Technical – PPP BTEC Diploma – MP One A level – Grade E T Level – Pass (with a D or E in Core or above). We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications. Please note that we may consider other qualifications not listed above on an individual basis, please contact our Admissions team to discuss these in further detail. Other Entry Requirements: All offers of a place on this Nurse Associate course are subject to : successful Occupational Health Screening , satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Servic e (DBS) report, and successful interview by the University. Occupational Health Clearance: All healthcare students are required to undertake a standard Occupational Health Clearance which will assess your health and immunisation record and assess your fitness for the programme you have chosen. Courses such as midwifery, dental nursing and paramedic science also require an enhanced Occupational Health clearance and appropriate immunisation to undertake exposed prone procedures (EPP). Without the enhanced occupational health clearance your ability to attend some clinical placements/activities in Trust areas may be limited or refused, causing delays with course progression and employment. Further information for healthcare students can be seen through the following link (appendix 1) Green Book: Chapter 12 Immunisation of healthcare and laboratory staff .
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 98%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 30%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Caring personal services: 60%
- Nursing Professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Other Health Professionals: 5%
- Health associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 28%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 34%
- London: 3%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 8%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- Access course: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Discovering My Identity as a Nursing Associate
- Professionalism and Public Protection for Nursing Associates
- Exploring the Evidence Base for Nursing Associates
- Developing Competence in Safe, Effective Administration and Optimisation of Medicines for Nursing Associates
- Foundations of Practice for Nursing Associates
- Developing My Nursing Associate Identity Towards Becoming a Registrant
- Applying Understanding of Nursing Professionalism and Protection of the Public in Nursing
- Interpreting the Evidence Base Influencing Nursing Associate Practice
- Demonstrating Competence in the Safe, Effective Administration and Optimisation of Medicines for Nursing Associates
- Advanced Work Based Learning for Nursing Associates
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Nursing Associate FdSc at University of Northampton earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £37,000 after 3 years, £41,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £48,000. The £41,000 median after five years is £9,000 more than the UK median for Nursing.
What do graduates of Nursing Associate FdSc at University of Northampton do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on Nursing Associate FdSc at University of Northampton?
97% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for Nursing Associate FdSc at University of Northampton?
The average entrant had 82 UCAS points.
How many students continue on Nursing Associate FdSc at University of Northampton?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.