Course overview
A registered nursing associate plays a crucial role in patient care, administering a variety of treatments, monitoring health and preventing ill-health and supporting individuals and families. Working as part of a team alongside registered nurses, you’ll provide hands-on care in diverse clinical settings, including hospitals and community health and care environments.
- Successful completion of this course makes you eligible to apply for professional registration as a Nursing Associate with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC)1.
- Explore healthcare holistically, going beyond physical wellbeing to recognise the emotional, social and psychological aspects of patient needs.
- Practice-based learning, simulation and clinical placements develop your hands-on experience under the guidance of experienced professionals2,5.
- Develop your ability to provide compassionate, empathetic care and effective communication, essential qualities that lie at the heart of your practice.
- Advocacy and social justice are integral to the course, empowering nursing associates to champion patients’ rights and promote equitable health and care access.
- Study locations in Coventry, London, Scarborough and Salisbury.
Course start dates:
September 2025 entry – all locations
January 2026 entry – all locations
May 2026 entry – Coventry University (Vauxhall, London) and Wiltshire College & University Centre (Salisbury) only
Why you should study this course
As a nursing associate, you can make a real and meaningful impact, providing essential care, support and advocacy across various health and care settings. Whether it’s managing chronic conditions, assisting with rehabilitation or promoting wellbeing, your contributions will directly enhance patients' lives.
- Access to expert staff with nursing, health and care backgrounds
- Your voice matters - you will contribute to quality outcomes within diverse communities.
- Be part of a learning community committed to excellence, mutual respect and growth - diversity is celebrated and inclusion is paramount.
- While fully preparing you for the role of nursing associate, the course may also offer a pathway to other nursing roles, including that of a graduate nurse through progression onto a pre-registration programme (subject to application and additional costs).
- Able to enter the workplace after just two years and can work across different specialisms.
Studying in the School of Health and Care
Gain the skills and experience to transform lives, communities and the future of healthcare delivery. We aim to empower you to become a stand-out healthcare professional, capable, competent and confident in your field and role within the wider healthcare team.
Continuously developing your sense of professional identity as a nursing associate from day one, you'll learn in an environment that puts inclusivity, diversity and dignity at its heart.
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