Nursing Associate Practitioner FdSc
University of BedfordshireLuton campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Nursing associates help bridge the gap between healthcare assistant and registered nurse. This practice-led course is aimed at healthcare assistants currently supporting registered nurses. Through study and work-based learning in a supportive environment, it develops your skills, knowledge, attitudes and behaviours so you can play an active part in improving people’s experience of healthcare.
All our Nursing and Midwifery courses are regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). This course meets the requirements of the national Nursing Associate Training programme curriculum as well as the NHS Constitution.
Key highlights
- Regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Practice-led course combining study with work-based learning
- Designed for healthcare assistants currently supporting registered nurses
- Meets the national Nursing Associate Training programme curriculum
- Aligned with the requirements of the NHS Constitution
- Prepares you to bridge healthcare assistant and registered nurse roles
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 80-90 — 80 - 90 UCAS points from at least 1 A-level or equivalent GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 Maths GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 English.
- GCSE: 4 — to include Mathematics, English
- Additional condition: dbs_check — Safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS, and Occupational Health check are required
- Additional condition: occupational_health — Safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS, and Occupational Health check are required
Scholarships
A level and IB Scholarship for International Students
Our A level and IB scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Advanced Placement (AP) Merit Scholarship
Our AP Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Hong Kong Diploma (HKDSE) Merit Scholarship
Our HKDSE Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000International Foundation Year Scholarship
Our International Foundation Year Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000International Undergraduate Subject-specific scholarships
Our International Undergraduate subject-specific scholarships are worth up to £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Nursing Associate
- Senior Healthcare Assistant
- Assistant Practitioner
- Student Nurse (via progression to registered nurse training)
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £9,535 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 Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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