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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Main Site
Part Time
SEP-25
2 Years
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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Main Site
Part Time
SEP-25
2 Years
Why choose this course?
What's the course about?
Nursing associates bridge the gap between health care assistants and registered nurses. This course is designed to equip you with the competencies and understanding you’ll need to succeed in this role. You’ll benefit from our experience, as we share techniques, values and behaviours that have helped us and our patients. Plus, you’ll also learn essential transferable skills, like problem solving, time management, communication and effective team working.
Our strong emphasis on work-based learning, means that throughout the duration of the course you’ll spend over 1,000 hours in a range of clinical settings, including hospitals, GP surgeries and hospices. You’ll be guided by practitioners, as you observe and practice 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.
What's next for my career?
On successful completion of the programme of study the Nursing Associate will be eligible to join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register and there is the opportunity for progress onto one of our full nursing degrees and apply to be registered as a nurse.
Exam type
A levelA level:
DD Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
48 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
P:45 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
PPP Grades / Points required
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Must be made up of at least two full 4-unit A Level (A2) or equivalent level 3 qualifications
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
The University of Hertfordshire (Herts) is nestled in the heart of the home counties, just 25 minutes north of London, with...