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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Nursing Associate course at Plymouth Marjon University.
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A level
D,D,E
General Studies not accepted.
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Plymouth Marjon University. These students are taking Nursing Associate or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Psychology | C |
| Biology | C |
| Physical Education | B |
| Geography | D |
| Sociology | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: FNA1
Here's what Plymouth Marjon University says about its Nursing Associate course.
Nursing associates work with healthcare support workers and registered nurses to provide care and treatment in a wide range of health and care settings. This two-year foundation degree is a flexible, practice-based course, which will enable Students to provide high quality, person-centred care across the lifespan.
This two-year foundation degree is delivered within a supportive learning environment. It offers perspectives on health, ill health, health promotion and protection, life sciences and nursing practice in a range of settings. It comprises approximately 50% theory and 50% practice, across the required 2300 programme hours. The Nursing Associate programme is a flexible, authentic practice learning course aimed to develop competent, confident and compassionate Nursing Associates, providing high quality, safe and responsive person-centred care across the lifespan in diverse care setting. This course includes significant practice (or work-based) learning.
Students will have the opportunity to achieve national proficiencies relating to the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates. This will enable them to become an accountable professional, promote health and prevent ill health, provide and monitor care, work as part of a team, improve safety and the quality of care, and contribute to integrated care.
In Year 1 they will be introduced to the foundations for nursing associate practice in which they will develop knowledge of the principles that underpin professional practice and patient care. In Year 2 they will prepare to undertake the professional role of the nursing associate and gain the skills and experience required to become a partner in care with both their patients and members of the multidisciplinary team.
Why study at Marjon? • First-class facilities used by world-class athletes • Small, person-focused university with a big personality • No.1 university in England for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2023) • Southwest University of the Year for Student Life and Student Support (WhatUni Student Choice Award 2022) • No.3 university in England for Learning Community (National Student Survey 2022)
Source: Plymouth Marjon University
Course details
Qualification
Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Department
School of Sport, Health and Wellbeing
Location
Main Site | Plymouth
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Nursing
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,790 per year |
The modules you will study
Year 1 Higher Education and Digital Skills for Health Professionals Clinical Practice 1 Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology Foundations of Professional Practice Diverse Perspectives Therapeutic Interventions
Year 2 Clinical Practice 2 Public Health and Health Promotion Professional Development Skills across the Life Span Research in Evidence Based Practice
How you will be assessed
Reflective Essay Practice Assessment Document Portfolio of Evidence Ongoing Achievement Record Exam Essay Presentation Medication Exam Health Promotion Campaign Clinical Exam Poster Social Media Campaign Small Scale Project
Plymouth Marjon University student reviews
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Foundation year student
3 years ago
not a member
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3 years ago
liing at home
Foundation year student
3 years ago
alot of support given on where to find funding
Foundation year student
3 years ago
very helpful and supportive tutors
Foundation year student
3 years ago
very up to date
Foundation year student
3 years ago
very pratical
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Plymouth Marjon 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 Plymouth Marjon University students who took the Nursing Associate course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
88%
med
Teaching on my course
88%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
84%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
93%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
91%
high
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?
84%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
87%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
89%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
80%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
91%
high
Assessment and feedback
73%
low
Assessment and feedback
73%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
82%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
69%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
62%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
80%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
73%
med
Academic support
84%
med
Academic support
84%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
82%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
87%
med
Organisation and management
67%
med
Organisation and management
67%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
71%
med
How well organised is your course?
62%
med
Learning resources
78%
low
Learning resources
78%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
74%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
82%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
76%
low
Student voice
77%
med
Student voice
77%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
67%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
80%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
84%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
75%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
91%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
86%
med
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
71%
low
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
73%
low
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
87%
med
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
62%
low
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
77%
low
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
77%
low
Student information
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Graduate prospects
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