University of Salford

FdSc FdSc Nursing Associate (Direct Entry Route)

University of SalfordSalford, United Kingdom

Course overview

The Nursing Associate is a highly trained support role to deliver effective, safe and responsive nursing care in and across a wide range of health and care settings. This role will bridge the gap between a support worker and a Registered Nurse, providing a workforce for future healthcare.

Key highlights

  • Prepares you for a highly trained nursing support role
  • Delivers safe, effective and responsive nursing care
  • Covers a wide range of health and care settings
  • Bridges the gap between support worker and Registered Nurse

Entry requirements

  • GCSE: C/4 or above — to include Mathematics, English Language, English

Scholarships

  • Global Gold Excellence Scholarship

    For undergraduate - £3,500; For postgraduate - £3,000

  • Global Silver Excellence Scholarship

    For undergraduate - £3,000; For postgraduate - £2,500

  • IFY Excellence Scholarship

    For qualifying applicants, the IFY Excellence Scholarship is worth £2,500 for one year of study on the IFY programme starting from September 2026.

    Up to £2,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Nursing Associate
  • Healthcare Assistant
  • Senior Healthcare Support Worker
  • Assistant Practitioner

Cost of study

UK/Home: See latest UK/home undergraduate fees: https://www.salford.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding | International: See latest international undergraduate fees: https://www.salford.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding

Admission

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