Foundation Degree - Nursing Associate
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
The Nursing Associate role, developed by the Department of Health, is designed to deliver high-quality, holistic, person-centred, safe, and effective nursing care across a diverse range of health and care settings. Nursing associates play a pivotal role in supporting registered nurses and healthcare support workers, working across all fields of nursing including adult, children, mental health, and learning disabilities to provide compassionate care for patients and the public. In this vital healthcare role, you'll: On this two-year full time foundation degree course, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to support the physical, cognitive, and mental health needs of individuals at every stage of life.
The course is structured to progressively build your knowledge and skills. Our dedicated teaching team of registered nurses truly understand the nursing associate role and will support and inspire you every step of the way. You'll learn through an engaging blend of lectures, interactive seminars, collaborative group work, realistic simulation training, and role-play scenarios.
Through a diverse range of clinical placements across NHS, private, and voluntary sectors, you’ll develop and enhance your practical skills and build clinical experience.
Key highlights
- Clinical placements across NHS, private and voluntary sectors
- Taught by a dedicated team of registered nurses
- Learning through simulation training, role-play and interactive seminars
- Covers adult, children, mental health and learning disabilities fields
- Supports physical, cognitive and mental health needs across all life stages
- Course regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
Entry requirements
- GCSE: 4 or above — to include English Language, English Literature, Mathematics
- Additional condition: minimum_age — 17+ · Be 17 years old or above within 3 months of enrolment on the programme (17 is the minimum age for placements).
- Additional condition: interview — Offers will be subject to an interview and references.
- Additional condition: dbs_check — …Rehabilitation of Offenders form and will need a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health Clearances prior to registration on the course.
- Additional condition: occupational_health — …need a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health Clearances prior to registration on the course.
Scholarships
Merit-based Scholarships
At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Careers this course leads to
- Nursing Associate
- Healthcare Assistant
- Senior Healthcare Support Worker
- Mental Health Support Worker
- Learning Disability Support Worker
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £19,800
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 Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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