Study Nursing Associate - FdSc at University of Cumbria in the UK, Nursing, Health and Professional Practice

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Equal value is placed on theory and practice for the duration of the FdSc Nursing Associate programme, so 50% of your time on this course will be spent on placement. You’ll cover all areas of nursing practice (adult, children's, mental health and learning disability) in the NHS as well as private, voluntary and independent sectors. Placement settings will include hospitals, nursing homes, GP surgeries, clinics, and more. Throughout the length of the course, you will be introduced to essential knowledge that a nursing associate is required to understand to enable the delivery of effective person-centred care, including the ability to research and study independently and work with student colleagues. At the end of this course, you'll be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and practise as a nursing associate. You'll also be able to complete further training through a top-up course or degree apprenticeship to qualify as a nurse.

Which department am I in?

Nursing, Health and Professional Practice

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

£16,000.00 (US$ 20,663) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Carlisle - Fusehill Street

Fusehill Street,

Carlisle,

Cumbria,

CA1 2HH, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

£16,000.00 (US$ 20,663) per year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Carlisle Fusehill Street

Fusehill Street,

Carlisle,

Cumbria,

CA1 2HH, Northern England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

For international students

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

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.