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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Health and Social Care (Nursing Associate)
Southampton, Solent University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Health and Social Care (Nursing Associate) course at Southampton, Solent University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
104-120 from a minimum of 2 A Levels
You may also need to
Attend an interview
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 |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: HSA1
Here's what Southampton, Solent University says about its Health and Social Care (Nursing Associate) course.
Why study a health and social care (nursing associate) foundation degree at Solent University Become a skilled nursing associate in an incredible profession, with fantastic career prospects in a range of different healthcare settings on our NMC-accredited course.
Course overview This challenging and fulfilling course is a NMC-accredited foundation degree which, upon successful completion, allows registration to the NMC as a nursing associate. You will gain knowledge, skills and behaviours that allow you to work in a variety of healthcare settings including adult, paediatrics, mental health and learning disabilities in both the community and hospital settings.
Working in healthcare is an inspiring, challenging and rewarding occupation where no day is ever the same. This course will equip you with the knowledge, skills and behaviours to support your career development in healthcare. At Solent University, we have strong and dedicated local industry links with practice partners who support our students both during and after their studies.
Working in healthcare is an exciting, fulfilling and satisfying career, and the ever changing healthcare environment drives the development of healthcare roles - giving the opportunity for lifelong learning.
Who is this course for? This course is suitable for those who want to work in a healthcare setting, who feel they have the qualities and philosophy required to become a caring, effective, professional and safe practitioner. Trainee nursing associates should demonstrate the following values:
Caring personality Compassionate towards patients and families Competent and safe in practice Effective communication Courageous Committed to the highest standards of professionalism and nursing care.
What does this course lead to? This is a new and exciting role to support the nursing family, with future opportunities to progress to become a Registered Nurse for those who have the aspiration and ability to do so. Once qualified, nursing associates will be able to work in a range of settings within the healthcare environment.
Source: Southampton, Solent University
Course details
Qualification
Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Department
Department of Social Science and Nursing
Location
Main Site | Southampton
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Health and social care
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Year one - CORE MODULES
Anatomy and Physiology to Support Practice Developing Professional Practice Foundation Skills to Support Practice Foundations in Practice Based learning Introduction to Public Health and Health Promotion Long-Term Conditions
Year two - CORE MODULES
Extending Professional Practice Investigating Health and Conditions Across the Lifespan Practice-based Learning Year 2 Recognition and Escalation of Deteriorating Physical and Mental Health Service Improvement Project Supervision and Assessment of Practice
Southampton, Solent University reviews
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
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 Southampton, Solent University students who took the Health and Social Care (Nursing Associate) course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
95%
med
Teaching on my course
95%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
89%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
97%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
100%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
92%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
low
Learning opportunities
88%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
84%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
89%
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?
89%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
86%
med
Assessment and feedback
84%
low
Assessment and feedback
84%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
84%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
78%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
81%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
100%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
76%
low
Academic support
90%
med
Academic support
90%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
86%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
95%
med
Organisation and management
74%
low
Organisation and management
74%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
81%
med
How well organised is your course?
68%
low
Learning resources
89%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
89%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
97%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
83%
low
Student voice
76%
low
Student voice
76%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
62%
low
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?
78%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
74%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
86%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
86%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Southampton, Solent University. These students are taking Health and Social Care (Nursing Associate) or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Biology | A | |||||
| Mathematics | B | |||||
| Chemistry | A | |||||
| Business Studies | D | |||||
| English Language | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Southampton, Solent University graduates who took Health and Social Care (Nursing Associate) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£32.5k
First year after graduation
£34.7k
Third year after graduation
£34.9k
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 Health and Social Care (Nursing Associate).
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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