Nursing Associate (Direct Entry) FdSc
London South Bank UniversitySouthwark Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
The Nursing Associate is a highly trained, generic, nursing support role in England designed to bridge the gap between Healthcare Support Workers and Registered Nurses to deliver hands-on, person-centred care as part of the multidisciplinary team. Successful completion of this course gives you registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Nursing Associate. It can also be a stepping-stone to becoming a Registered Nurse or progress in your career within the health and social care sector.
The course is a combination of theoretical and practice learning. You will attend university once a week and work-based learning the rest of the week. You will be taught and supported by experienced academics who also teach in the BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing, Learning Disability, Mental Health and Children’s Nursing.
You will have practice placements in a range of clinical specialties and healthcare settings in hospitals and the community. You will be supported by practice supervisors and practice assessors, to develop clinical and interpersonal skills and experience in caring for people with different healthcare needs across the lifespan. You will have access to all university facilities including our skills laboratories, lecture theatres, library, student services and the student union.
Application Deadline Programme Induction / Enrolment Date Programme Start Date Teaching Day TBC TBC September 2026 TBC Accreditation NMC Mode Duration Start Date Location Full-Time 2 years January Southwark Campus Why Nursing Associate at LSBU? grad 96% of students on this course said staff were good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2023) toolbox 96% of students on this course said they were challenged to achieve their best work (National Student Survey 2023) Mode Duration Start date Application code Application method Full-time 2 years September 5576 UCAS Watch our video to see how you can make yourself at home studying at LSBU. Location Southwark Campus London South Bank University student union is located at 103 Borough Rd, London SE1 0AA. If you are visiting our Southwark Campus, you may wish to use our downloadable campus map (PNG File 466 KB).
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Key highlights
- Leads to NMC registration as a Nursing Associate
- Weekly university day combined with work-based learning the rest of the week
- Practice placements across clinical specialties in hospitals and the community
- Taught by academics from adult, mental health, learning disability and children's nursing
- Supported by practice supervisors and assessors to build clinical skills
- Access to skills laboratories, library and student services
Entry requirements
- GCSE: 4 — to include Mathematics, English
- UCAS tariff points: 48 — …Maths and English GCSE A-C / Grade 4 and above or level 2 equivalent AND 48 UCAS tariff points e.g.: BTEC National Extended Diploma (PPP) or BTEC National Diploma (MP) or BTEC National Foundation Diploma (M) or BTEC Extende…
- BTEC: PPP — BTEC National Extended Diploma
- BTEC: MP — BTEC National Diploma
- A-level: DD — or Equivalent level 3 qualification
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
Careers this course leads to
- Nursing Associate
- Registered Nurse (after further study)
- Senior Healthcare Assistant
- Community Nursing Associate
Cost of study
UK/Home: £7,710 per year
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 London South Bank University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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