FdSc Nursing Associate Direct Entry
Course overview
The Foundation Degree in Nursing Associate at London South Bank University is a two-year full-time programme that starts in either January or April, and prepares students to work in healthcare, providing hands-on, person-centred care as part of a team. Upon completing the programme, students become eligible for professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Nursing Associate, filling an important role between healthcare support workers and registered nurses.
The programme is divided equally between theory and practice, with students attending university one day a week and gaining hands-on experience in the workplace for the rest of the week. They learn from experienced academics and gain practical experience in various healthcare settings, including hospitals and community care. After completing the programme, students are not only ready for employment but also have the option to further their training and become Registered Nurses.
Graduates of the Nursing Associate programme are eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Nursing Associate, enabling them to work in various healthcare settings across the UK. They can also use this as an added advantage to become a Registered Nurse through further training, such as a shortened nursing degree or Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship.
Entry requirements
Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. A relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CVs along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants must hold GCSE Mathematics and English Language at Grade A*-C or Grade 4 and above, or a Level 2 equivalent qualification
- Also, 48 UCAS tariff points are required which is achieved through qualifications such as a BTEC National Extended Diploma (PPP), BTEC National Diploma (MP), BTEC National Foundation Diploma (M), BTEC Extended Certificate (D), or A-Levels (DD).
English Proficiency:
- Applicants need an IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
- TOEFL and PTE are also accepted.
Scholarships
LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship
£5,000 discount from headline gross tuition fees for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000Sports Scholarships
Sports scholars can receive up to £1500 financial support per annum, as well as assistance in competition travel and entry.
The Cambridge Education Group (CEG) Progression Award
The LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship offers a £5,000 tuition fee discount for the first year of undergraduate or postgraduate taught study.
Up to £5,000The Global Success Scholarship
The Global Success Scholarship is worth up to £4,000 and awarded to international students to provide them a springboard to kickstart their global career at LSBU.
The Transnational Education (TNE) Partner Award
Value: £5,000 tuition fee discount per academic year
Up to £5,000The Vice Chancellor’s International Merit Award
£2,000 for each academic year.
Up to £2,000
Career opportunities
After completing the FdSc Nursing Associate (Direct Entry) programme, candidates can go for career roles as:
- Nursing Associate (NMC Registered)
- Healthcare Professional within NHS Trusts
- Care Coordinator
- Senior Healthcare Support Worker
- Assistant Practitioner (with further specialisation)
Cost of study
For international students, the tuition fee for the FdSc Nursing Associate (Direct Entry) course is £14,900 for the 2025/26 academic year.
Admission
Candidates can apply for this course through UCAS. For assistance with your application process, reach out to our trained counsellors at AHZ.
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