Key information
UCAS code:
B710
Typical offer:
72 UCAS points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent, one of which must be in a relevant subject
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Overview
Begin your journey into healthcare on our 2-year Nursing Associate degree course.
As a Nursing Associate, you'll be an essential part of the nursing team. You'll benefit from our simulated teaching environments and gain hands-on experience in hospital and community placements, while developing clinical expertise in medication management, health promotion and person-centred care.
Once you graduate, you'll be ready to register as a qualified Nursing Associate and well-equipped to work across a variety of healthcare settings – including GP practices, hospitals, schools and care homes. Alternatively, you could pursue further study to become a registered nurse.
You can study this course full-time at our partner college, Basingstoke College of Technology
While studying at our partner colleges, you can access our student support services and community including study support, the Students' Union and our library's online resources.
This is a new course and we're finalising the detailed information for this page.
Contact information
Contact AdmissionsEntry requirements
FdSc Nursing Associate degree entry requirements
Typical offers
- UCAS points – 72 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent, one of which must be in a relevant subject (calculate your UCAS points)
Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will be considered.
Applicants should have completed 12 years of general education with relevant documentation to support this (or 10 years with relevant vocational training).
You may need to have studied specific subjects – find full entry requirements and other qualifications we accept at UCAS.
Selection process
- All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview in support of their application.
- Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health checks before starting the course.
English language requirements
- English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 7.0 with no component score below 7.0.
See alternative English language qualifications
We also accept other standard English tests and qualifications, as long as they meet the minimum requirements of your course.
If you don't meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.
We look at more than just your grades
While we consider your grades when making an offer, we also carefully look at your circumstances and other factors to assess your potential. These include whether you live and work in the region and your personal and family circumstances which we assess using established data.
Modules
What you'll study
Core modules in this year include:
- Caring for People as Individuals – 20 credits
- Nursing Associate as an Accountable Practitioner – 20 credits
- Nursing Associate Assessment Skills – 20 credits
- People in Context – 20 credits
- Professionalism in Nursing Associate Practice – 20 credits
- Science Informing Nursing Associate Practice – 20 credits
There are no optional modules in this year.
Core modules in this year include:
- Acute Care for Nursing Associate – 20 credits
- Advancing Nursing Associate Practice Placement – 40 credits
- Change Management for Nursing Associate – 20 credits
- Health Promotion and Public Health – 20 credits
- Long Term Conditions for Nursing Associate – 20 credits
There are no optional modules in this year.
Changes to course content
We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies.
Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry. If a module doesn't run, we'll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.
Course costs and funding
Tuition fees
- UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students – £9,250 per year (may be subject to annual increase)
This course isn't currently open to International and EU students.
Funding your studies
Find out how to fund your studies, including the scholarships and bursaries you could get. You can also find more about tuition fees and living costs, including what your tuition fees cover.
Applying from outside the UK? Find out about funding options for international students.
Apply
How to apply
Apply for this full-time course using our online application form:
Our courses fill up quickly, so submit your application as soon as you decide which course you want to study.
Admissions terms and conditions
When you accept an offer to study at the University of Portsmouth, you also agree to abide by our Student Contract (which includes the University's relevant policies, rules and regulations). You should read and consider these before you apply.
Finalising this course
All our courses go through a rigorous approval process to make sure they’re of the highest quality. This includes a review by a panel of experts, made up of academic staff and an external academic or professional with specialist knowledge.
This course is in the final stages of this process and is open for applications. If any details of the course or its approval status change after you apply, we’ll let you know as soon as possible and will be here to discuss your options with you.