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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Health Care Practice (Nursing Associate HTQ)
University of Hertfordshire
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Health Care Practice (Nursing Associate HTQ) course at University of Hertfordshire.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
D,D
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: B714
Here's what University of Hertfordshire says about its Health Care Practice (Nursing Associate HTQ) course.
This nursing associate course is ideal for anyone looking to launch a career in nursing, either in the role of nursing associate, or to progress onto one of our full nursing degrees to become a registered nurse. Nursing associates bridge the gap between health care assistants and registered nurses and working with people of all ages, in a variety of settings in health and social care.
This course is designed to equip you with the competencies and understanding you’ll need to succeed in the role of nursing associate. You’ll also develop essential transferable skills, such as problem solving, time management, communication and effective team working.
Our strong emphasis on practical learning means that you’ll spend over 1,000 hours gaining invaluable experience in a range of clinical settings, including hospitals, GP surgeries and hospices. You’ll be guided by practitioners, as you observe and practise your skills in real-life settings. Working closely with multi professional health care teams, you’ll see first-hand how to deliver compassionate expert care.
Successful completion of this foundation nursing course will earn you a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ). HTQs provide a high-quality, hands-on, alternative to apprenticeships or degrees, equipping you with the skills and experience employers seek. All HTQs are approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.
Source: University of Hertfordshire
Course details
Qualification
Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Department
Nursing
Location
Main Site | Hatfield
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Nursing
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £6,400 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £6,400 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £6,400 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £6,400 per year (provisional) |
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Hertfordshire
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 University of Hertfordshire students who took the Health Care Practice (Nursing Associate HTQ) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
95%
high
Teaching on my course
95%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
98%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
94%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
94%
high
Learning opportunities
94%
high
Learning opportunities
94%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
94%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
94%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
94%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
94%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
96%
high
Assessment and feedback
95%
high
Assessment and feedback
95%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
91%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
94%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
98%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
100%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
94%
high
Academic support
97%
high
Academic support
97%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
94%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
100%
high
Organisation and management
93%
high
Organisation and management
93%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
91%
high
How well organised is your course?
94%
high
Learning resources
93%
med
Learning resources
93%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
93%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
91%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
95%
high
Student voice
96%
high
Student voice
96%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
89%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
100%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
98%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
100%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
98%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
93%
high
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
85%
high
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
90%
high
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
86%
med
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
86%
high
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
63%
low
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
76%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Hertfordshire. These students are taking Health Care Practice (Nursing Associate HTQ) or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
| Sociology | C | |||||
| Business Studies | E | |||||
| Geography | D | |||||
| Biology | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Health Care Practice (Nursing Associate HTQ) at University of Hertfordshire.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Hertfordshire graduates who took Health Care Practice (Nursing Associate HTQ) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£34.1k
First year after graduation
£36.5k
Third year after graduation
£36.1k
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 Health Care Practice (Nursing Associate HTQ).
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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