Oxford Brookes University

Nursing Associate - FdSc Fd(Sc)

Oxford Brookes UniversitySwindon, United Kingdom

Course overview

Our Nursing Associate Foundation (FdSc) course is ideal for people who want to work as a nursing associate or want to progress onto a nursing degree, whether this is your first or second career.

Key highlights

  • Prepares you to work as a nursing associate
  • Offers a route to progress onto a nursing degree
  • Suitable for a first or second career

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 64 — Standard offer UCAS Tariff Points: 64 A Level: CC IB Points: 24 BTEC: MPP or MM Specific entry requirements A Level: Work based level 3 qualification relevant to health care e.g. advanced apprenticeship, level 3 NVQ or o…
  • A-level: CC — Standard offer UCAS Tariff Points: 64 A Level: CC IB Points: 24 BTEC: MPP or MM Specific entry requirements A Level: Work based level 3 qualification relevant to health care e.g. advanced apprenticeship, level 3 NVQ or o…
  • International Baccalaureate: 24 — Standard offer UCAS Tariff Points: 64 A Level: CC IB Points: 24 BTEC: MPP or MM Specific entry requirements A Level: Work based level 3 qualification relevant to health care e.g. advanced apprenticeship, level 3 NVQ or o…
  • BTEC: MPP — Standard offer UCAS Tariff Points: 64 A Level: CC IB Points: 24 BTEC: MPP or MM Specific entry requirements A Level: Work based level 3 qualification relevant to health care e.g. advanced apprenticeship, level 3 NVQ or o…
  • GCSE: C or above — to include English, Mathematics
  • Additional condition: dbs_check — Screening All applicants will be screened for fitness to practise and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be made.

Scholarships

  • International Student Scholarship

    We are offering a £2,000 scholarship to support students who make their deposit payment by a relevant deadline.

    Up to £2,000
  • Oxford Brookes Business School International Student Scholarship

    Award value - £2,000

    Up to £2,000
  • Sanctuary Scholarship

  • Visa Renewal Discount

    Award value - £558

    Up to £558

Careers this course leads to

  • Nursing Associate
  • Healthcare Assistant
  • Senior Healthcare Support Worker
  • Registered Nurse (after further study)

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Oxford Brookes University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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