Nursing Associate - FdSc Fd(Sc)
Oxford Brookes UniversitySwindon, United Kingdom
Course overview
Our Nursing Associate Foundation (FdSc) course is ideal for people who want to work as a nursing associate or want to progress onto a nursing degree, whether this is your first or second career.
Key highlights
- Prepares you to work as a nursing associate
- Offers a route to progress onto a nursing degree
- Suitable for a first or second career
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 64 — Standard offer UCAS Tariff Points: 64 A Level: CC IB Points: 24 BTEC: MPP or MM Specific entry requirements A Level: Work based level 3 qualification relevant to health care e.g. advanced apprenticeship, level 3 NVQ or o…
- A-level: CC — Standard offer UCAS Tariff Points: 64 A Level: CC IB Points: 24 BTEC: MPP or MM Specific entry requirements A Level: Work based level 3 qualification relevant to health care e.g. advanced apprenticeship, level 3 NVQ or o…
- International Baccalaureate: 24 — Standard offer UCAS Tariff Points: 64 A Level: CC IB Points: 24 BTEC: MPP or MM Specific entry requirements A Level: Work based level 3 qualification relevant to health care e.g. advanced apprenticeship, level 3 NVQ or o…
- BTEC: MPP — Standard offer UCAS Tariff Points: 64 A Level: CC IB Points: 24 BTEC: MPP or MM Specific entry requirements A Level: Work based level 3 qualification relevant to health care e.g. advanced apprenticeship, level 3 NVQ or o…
- GCSE: C or above — to include English, Mathematics
- Additional condition: dbs_check — Screening All applicants will be screened for fitness to practise and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be made.
Scholarships
International Student Scholarship
We are offering a £2,000 scholarship to support students who make their deposit payment by a relevant deadline.
Up to £2,000Oxford Brookes Business School International Student Scholarship
Award value - £2,000
Up to £2,000Sanctuary Scholarship
Visa Renewal Discount
Award value - £558
Up to £558
Careers this course leads to
- Nursing Associate
- Healthcare Assistant
- Senior Healthcare Support Worker
- Registered Nurse (after further study)
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790
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 Oxford Brookes University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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