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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Nursing Associate (September)
Birmingham City University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Nursing Associate (September) course at Birmingham City University.
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Birmingham City University. These students are taking Nursing Associate (September) or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Psychology | B |
| Sociology | C |
| Biology | E |
| Religious Studies | B |
| Chemistry | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: 1280
Here's what Birmingham City University says about its Nursing Associate (September) course.
The two year Foundation Degree Nursing Associate course was developed to support the introduction of a new nursing role and is a work based learning course aimed at experienced Health Care Assistants who want to develop themselves to become a Registered Nursing Associate (RNA).
The FdSc Nursing Associate is a full-time course delivered at City South Campus. You will attend university one day a week and also attend a placement in a variety of settings across the four fields of nursing, as well as working in your permanent work base area.
You will study four level 4 modules in the first year which cover key theory and practice knowledge and skills to include person and family-centred care, professional values, the parameters of an RNA’s role and safe administration of medication. The second year modules focus on leadership and mentoring skills, health sociology and health promotion and you will also study key elements of evidence based practice. You will also complete a portfolio of evidence that is compiled over the two years as part of the practice competencies assessments.
On successful completion of the course you will be eligible to apply to be registered on the NMC Nursing Associate register.
Source: Birmingham City University
Course details
Qualification
Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Department
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Location
City South Campus, Edgbaston | Birmingham
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Nursing
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £18,570 per year |
| International | £18,570 per year |
Birmingham City University student reviews
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Birmingham City University is a wonderful place to be, very accommodative irrespective of your ethnicity. Staff are well approachable
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I was mostly as City Centre campus so I was close to the city centre area. I always found things to do in my free time, had shops close by for my food shopping and could always find somewhere to meet friends. My friends and I really enjoyed the pub quiz at the Eagle and Ball and this became a week...
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Birmingham City University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Birmingham City University students who took the Nursing Associate (September) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
89%
low
Teaching on my course
89%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
92%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
94%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
89%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
82%
med
Learning opportunities
86%
med
Learning opportunities
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
86%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
85%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
92%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
90%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
75%
low
Assessment and feedback
91%
med
Assessment and feedback
91%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
89%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
88%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
92%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
96%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
89%
med
Academic support
90%
med
Academic support
90%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
90%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
90%
med
Organisation and management
73%
med
Organisation and management
73%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
78%
med
How well organised is your course?
68%
med
Learning resources
92%
med
Learning resources
92%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
90%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
95%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
89%
med
Student voice
80%
med
Student voice
80%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
71%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
86%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
82%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
85%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
91%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
88%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Birmingham City University. These students are taking Nursing Associate (September) or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Nursing Associate (September) at Birmingham City University.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Birmingham City University graduates who took Nursing Associate (September) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£32.5k
First year after graduation
£32.8k
Third year after graduation
£34.1k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Nursing Associate (September).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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University is about more than a degree - it's an experience that shapes your future, unlocks your potential and helps you grow professionally and personally.
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