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Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
Health and Wellbeing (Nursing Associate)
University of Suffolk
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Health and Wellbeing (Nursing Associate) course at University of Suffolk.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
C,D,D
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Suffolk. These students are taking Health and Wellbeing (Nursing Associate) or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Health and Social Care | C |
| Psychology | B |
| Biology | B |
| Fine Art | C |
| Graphics | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: L611
Here's what University of Suffolk says about its Health and Wellbeing (Nursing Associate) course.
The University of Suffolk boasts extensive experience in administering Foundation Degrees, along with several pre-registration programmes, including Nursing Associates, Nursing, Midwifery, Radiography, and Social Work. This experience, coupled with substantial input from employers, has influenced the structure and content of new programme.
A pivotal element is the collaboration between the University and local healthcare providers within the NHS, private, voluntary, and independent sectors. This partnership allows you to learn while employed, combining classroom-based theory with practical experience through work-based learning.
Students enrolled in the FdA Health and Wellbeing (Nursing Associate) course at the University enjoy close working relationships with the teaching team and other experts in the field of health and care from our practice partners in the NHS and other local healthcare providers. You will benefit from our academic staff here taking the time to know each student individually and provide support throughout your academic journey with us. Students of the Nursing Associate programme will gain experience across all four fields of nursing – Child, Adult, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities.
Graduates of the Nursing Associate programme will be well placed to take advantage of a variety of career openings which exist in the health and social care sector. On graduation you will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). This provides you with an extremely marketable recognised professional qualification, giving you the opportunity to work in England in verity of health and social care environments.
Source: University of Suffolk
Course details
Qualification
Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
Department
School of Health, Science and Society
Location
University of Suffolk | Ipswich
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Health studies
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £8,220 per year |
| Scotland | £8,220 per year |
| Wales | £8,220 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £8,220 per year |
| Channel Islands | £8,220 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £14,598 per year |
| EU | £14,598 per year |
| International | £14,598 per year |
The modules you will study
Please see our website for module information.
University of Suffolk student reviews
Showing 45 reviews
Foundation year student
2 years ago
Five stars: Excellent
Foundation year student
2 years ago
Five stars: Excellent
Foundation year student
2 years ago
Five stars: Excellent
Foundation year student
2 years ago
Always very supportive and reachable
Foundation year student
2 years ago
Five stars: Excellent
Foundation year student
2 years ago
The content of the course, teaching quality is highly commendable
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Suffolk
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 Suffolk students who took the Health and Wellbeing (Nursing Associate) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
97%
high
Teaching on my course
97%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
97%
high
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?
94%
high
Learning opportunities
96%
med
Learning opportunities
96%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
97%
high
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?
97%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
97%
high
Assessment and feedback
92%
med
Assessment and feedback
92%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
97%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
97%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
84%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
97%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
88%
med
Academic support
97%
high
Academic support
97%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
97%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
97%
high
Organisation and management
78%
low
Organisation and management
78%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
87%
med
How well organised is your course?
69%
low
Learning resources
94%
high
Learning resources
94%
high
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?
97%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
93%
med
Student voice
88%
med
Student voice
88%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
81%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
94%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
90%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
87%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
97%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
81%
low
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
81%
med
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
81%
med
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
87%
med
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
87%
high
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
74%
med
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
65%
low
Student information
See who's studying at University of Suffolk. These students are taking Health and Wellbeing (Nursing Associate) or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Suffolk graduates who took Health and Wellbeing (Nursing Associate) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
65%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
100%
In work, study or other activity
80%
Say it fits with future plans
80%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
15%
Other Educational Professionals
15%
Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
15%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
15%
Teaching Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Suffolk graduates who took Health and Wellbeing (Nursing Associate) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£18.6k
First year after graduation
£29.6k
Third year after graduation
£30.7k
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 Wellbeing (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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