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    FdSc Health and Care Practice (Nursing Associate)
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    FdSc Health and Care Practice (Nursing Associate)

    Manchester Metropolitan University

    Manchester Metropolitan University

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    United Kingdom, Manchester

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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Foundation

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    FD29

    Campuses

    Manchester

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026
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    Duration 2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 20,000  / year
    Next Intake September-2026

    FdSc Health and Care Practice (Nursing Associate)

    About

    How do we tackle rising obesity levels in children? Should we use apps to diagnose and treat patients? Which services will we need to cope with an ageing population?

    Health and social care is evolving in our modern society. We’re seeing many changes to the way our healthcare systems work, from devolution in Greater Manchester

    Course information

    As a student Nursing Associate you will care for and support vulnerable adults in a variety of settings including hospitals, communities and the independent and voluntary sectors.

    Nursing is a challenging profession, both mentally and physically, which carries a great deal of responsibility. Nursing Associates care for people across the lifespan including young adults and others with acute and long-term illnesses. They work as part of a multi-disciplinary team alongside doctors, physiotherapists, anaesthetists, pharmacists, dieticians and many others.

    You will learn how to assess the needs of the patient, communicate effectively with professional colleagues, and provide sensitive support for the patient and their families.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    Specific GCSE requirements

    Applicants must hold level 2 or equivalent qualification in English Language and Mathematics (GCSE grade C or level 4), and demonstrate the academic aptitude to undertake the programme. In addition, applicants must demonstrate they have the capability to develop digital and technological skills to pass the programme.

    English language requirement: an overall score of 6.5 in the academic version of IELTS. You should not achieve less than the equivalent of an IELTS academic score of 6.5 in each of the sections of reading, listening and speaking and 6.0 in the section of writing as an alternative to GCSE English Language or other level 2 equivalent.

    Additional requirements

    A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this programme. In addition, students who have resided outside the UK will be required to provide evidence of a satisfactory overseas police check. Instructions on how to complete these checks will be provided once you hold a firm offer for this course.

    Satisfactory occupational health clearance is also required to participate in this course. Due to the nature of the environments in which you will be undertaking placements, Covid-19 vaccination may be required by placement providers and future employers.

    Further information

    Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an online interview on a specified date. Due to the demand for places on this course, we may not be able to offer an alternative date, therefore it is really important that you make arrangements to attend on the interview date you are given.

    Additional requirements

    A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this programme. In addition, students who have resided outside the UK will be required to provide evidence of a satisfactory overseas police check. Instructions on how to complete these checks will be provided once you hold a firm offer for this course.

    Satisfactory occupational health clearance is also required to participate in this course. Due to the nature of the environments in which you will be undertaking placements, Covid-19 vaccination may be required by placement providers and future employers.

    Further information

    Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an online interview on a specified date. Due to the demand for places on this course, we may not be able to offer an alternative date, therefore it is really important that you make arrangements to attend on the interview date you are given.

    Career

    Career prospects

    As a nursing associate, your role sits between a healthcare assistant and a registered nurse, and you could work across any of the four fields of nursing (adult, child, mental health, and learning disability).

    As a graduate, you’ll have the knowledge, understanding and skills to go into practice as a nursing associate. You can also go on to train as a registered nurse by undertaking one of our shortened nursing degree courses.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    GBP 20,000 

    Application Fee

    GBP  
    Manchester Metropolitan University

    FdSc Health and Care Practice (Nursing Associate)

    Manchester Metropolitan University

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    United Kingdom,

    Manchester

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