FdSc Nursing Associate
University of PlymouthPlymouth, Exeter and Truro
Course overview
FdSc Nursing Associate. This Foundation Degree programme provides students who are interested in developing a career in nursing, with an accessible and flexible route into the profession.
Key highlights
- Accessible and flexible route into a career in nursing
- Includes placements as part of the programme
- Study locations in Plymouth, Exeter and Truro
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 64 — Our typical offer 64 UCAS points You may be eligible for a contextual offer Contextual offers: Typically, the contextual offer for this course is 8 points below the advertised tariff .
- GCSE: C/4 — to include English, Mathematics
- BTEC: MPP — BTEC RQF National Extended Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass a Science or health related access with 15 Level 3 credits at Merit and 30 at Pass
- T-level: Pass — T level Pass - Science or health related subject.
- Additional condition: minimum_age — 18+ · Applicants must be at least 18 years old on commencement of the programme.
- Additional condition: dbs_check — You must also complete: DBS Enhanced Disclosure Overseas Check Occupational Health Screening Self-disclosure document.
- Additional condition: occupational_health — You must also complete: DBS Enhanced Disclosure Overseas Check Occupational Health Screening Self-disclosure document.
Scholarships
Early Payment Discount
In addition to any scholarship students may be eligible for, we are offering students a £500 discount off the first year’s tuition fees.
Up to £500International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship
Students will receive £4,000 off tuition fees in their first year of study, £1,000 off tuition fees in the second year and £1,000 off in the final year of study
Careers this course leads to
- Nursing Associate
- Registered Nurse (after further study)
- Healthcare Assistant
- Senior Healthcare Support Worker
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £19,200 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 University of Plymouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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