Nursing Associate
University of Roehampton
UCAS Code: NA99 | Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
University of Roehampton
UCAS Code: NA99 | Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Entry requirements
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• A level, International Baccalaureate, relevant Access to HE diplomas and BTEC extended diploma qualifications. • GCSEs including English Language, Mathematics Grades C or 4 minimum
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About this course
**Why this course?**
- We are ranked 1st in London for student satisfaction in Adult Nursing (National Student Survey 2024)
- 2nd in the UK for student satisfaction in Nursing (Complete University Guide 2025)
- Top 10 in the UK for Nursing (Guardian University Guide 2024)
**About this course:**
Be part of the next generation of nurses delivering high-quality, evidence-based care in community settings and hospitals, and help people to live healthy lives. You can choose to study this course at our main Roehampton campus or Croydon University Centre.
**Skills:**
Working with a dedicated team of experienced clinicians and academics, you’ll gain and in-depth understanding of:
- providing support to registered nurses to deliver evidence-based, safe and effective care
- providing care for people of all ages from diverse backgrounds who have mental, physical, cognitive and behavioral care needs.
You will learn how to deliver care in a wide variety of settings, including clients’ own home, the community or in the hospital.
**Career opportunities:**
We pride ourselves on training healthcare staff who are highly sought after by employers. On completion of the FdSc you will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Registered Nursing Associate (subject to approval). In addition, the FdSc can also be considered a stepping stone to becoming a registered nurse.
Modules
- Care delivery 1DE
- Understanding health and illness across the lifespan
- Developing professional and academic skills for nursing associates
- Promoting health and well-being across the lifespan
- Delivery of safe and effective person-centred care
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