Health and Care Practice (Nursing Associate) - FdSc
Manchester Metropolitan University
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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

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Manchester Metropolitan University

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OCT-26

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Health and social care is evolving in our modern society. We’re seeing many changes to the way our healthcare systems work, from devolution in Greater Manchester to the integration of health and social care services, as well as the introduction of the new nursing associate role in England.This exciting course provides you with both an academic and professional qualification that gives entry to a range of careers within nursing. The course will prepare you for a role as a nursing associate which ...Read more

Health and social care is evolving in our modern society. We’re seeing many changes to the way our healthcare systems work, from devolution in Greater Manchester to the integration of health and social care services, as well as the introduction of the new nursing associate role in England.This exciting course provides you with both an academic and professional qualification that gives entry to a range of careers within nursing. The course will prepare you for a role as a nursing associate which is intended to complement registered nurses.The nursing associate course offers new routes into registered nursing roles and shortened entry to honours degree nursing courses.We’ve designed this two-year course to help you develop the practical clinical skills and techniques (such as how to do a blood pressure) you’ll need to work in health or social care settings, as well as the confidence to work as part of a larger team.You may practice some clinical skills alongside students on our BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing course, in our Clinical Simulation Suite. You’ll also work with them on the simulated scenarios we create there such as how to care for an acutely ill patient. It’s a fantastic way to learn how to operate as part of a team and explore ways you’ll work with nurses to support patients.

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76/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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44th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
50th

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Grade C/4 or above in English Language and Mathematics. Grades / Points required

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£17,000 per year

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Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University , Manchester

Manchester Met is a contemporary university which is home to one of the biggest student communities in the UK....

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Manchester Metropolitan University
Ormond Building Lower Ormond Street Manchester Lancashire M15 6BX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Manchester Oxford Road  0.2 miles away
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