FdA Health and Wellbeing (Nursing Associate) - Higher Apprenticeship
University of SuffolkIpswich, United Kingdom
Course overview
The University of Suffolk boasts extensive experience in administering Foundation Degrees, along with several pre-registration programmes, including Nursing Associates, Nursing, Midwifery, Radiography, and Social Work. This experience, coupled with substantial input from employers, has influenced the structure and content of our programme. | A pivotal element is the collaboration between the University and local healthcare providers within the NHS, private, voluntary, and independent sectors. This partnership allows you to learn while employed, combining classroom-based theory with practical experience through work-based learning. | Apprentices enrolled in the FdA Health and Wellbeing (Nursing Associate) - Higher Apprenticeship course at the University enjoy close working relationships with the teaching team and other experts in the field of health and care from our practice partners in the NHS and other local healthcare providers.
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Key highlights
- Learn while employed through a higher apprenticeship route
- Combines classroom-based theory with practical work-based learning
- Partnerships with NHS, private, voluntary and independent healthcare providers
- Programme structure shaped by substantial input from employers
- Close working relationships with teaching team and practice partner experts
Entry requirements
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English, Mathematics
- Additional condition: occupational_health — Satisfactory occupational health check
- Additional condition: dbs_check — Satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Scholarships
International Merit Scholarship
The awards are £1,000 - £3,000 based on your academic achievements and level of study.
Up to £1,000Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarship
We will be awarding fifty (50) Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarships of £4,000 value each in the 2025/26 academic year.
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Nursing Associate
- Trainee Nursing Associate
- Healthcare Assistant
- Senior Healthcare Support Worker
- Assistant Practitioner
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 Suffolk, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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