Nursing Associate

Oxford Brookes University
Undergraduate FdSc Full-time 2 Years Nursing

UCAS Points

64 points

About this course

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.

This career will see you working with registered nurses and other healthcare professions to deliver patient care.

You will gain a range of practical skills and the underpinning knowledge to make a real difference to the quality of life and care of people of all ages and in a wide range of healthcare settings. You will develop skills of evidence-based practice, teamwork and leadership, professionalism and accountability, communication and interpersonal skills, enhanced care delivery and problem solving approaches to clinical practice. You will gain experience in a variety of settings, focusing equally on theory and practice learning.

By completing this course, you’ll gain professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and an FdSc Nursing Associate awarded by Oxford Brookes University.

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 64 points

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: FdSc

Location: Swindon

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: FdSc

Location: Oxford

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

3213 Medical and dental technicians
1171 Health services and public health managers and directors
2232 Registered community nurses
2237 Other registered nursing professionals
2259 Other health professionals
2235 Registered mental health nurses

Course Details

Qualification
Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Swindon
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Nursing