FdSc Nursing Associate
University College BirminghamBirmingham, United Kingdom
Course overview
The FdSc Nursing Associate programme at University College Birmingham (UCB) prepares students to work as qualified nursing associates at academic level 5, supporting registered nurses and delivering high-quality patient care. The course covers key areas such as principles of nursing, anatomy, physiology, mental health, and professional practice.
Students learn through lectures, workshops, clinical skills sessions, and practical placements in real healthcare environments. They will be supported by academic assessors, practice assessors, and practice supervisors and will be assessed using reports, professional discussions, reflective assignments, practice-based assessments called OSCEs, and healthcare numeracy tests.
Key highlights
- Studied in Birmingham within the Department of Health and Nutrition
Entry requirements
- GCSE: C — to include English, Mathematics
- BTEC: PP — …is essential: One A-level grade D or above Two AS-levels grade D or above BTEC National Award grade M/ Certificate PP/ Diploma Grade PPP Access to HE Diploma NVQ Level 3 Full Diploma A Level 5 or above qualification i.e.…
- Access to HE Diploma — NVQ Level 3 Full Diploma
- Additional condition: dbs_check — …statement of comparability from UK NARIC You must also complete a Disclosure and Barring Service check (Enhanced DBS).
Scholarships
Alumni Scholarship
You will receive either a 25% or a 20% tuition fee scholarship, depending on your academic achievements.
High Achievers Scholarship
70% – 74% - £3,000, 75% – 80% £5,000, 81% and above Full award
International Scholarship Award
Automatic - £1,000
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Nursing Associate
- Senior Healthcare Support Worker
- Assistant Practitioner
- Healthcare Assistant
Career opportunities
After completing a BSc in Mental Health Nursing at University College Birmingham (UCB), graduates can pursue various careers as:
- Nursing Associate
- Community Health Assistant
- Clinical Support Worker
- Healthcare Assistant
- Mental Health Support Worker
- Assistant Practitioner
Cost of study
The tuition fee for the FdSc Nursing Associate programme at University College Birmingham for international students during the 2025/2026 academic year is £16,000.
Admission
To apply for this course, you can apply directly to the university through its online application portal. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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