Nursing Associate FdSc
University of East London
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Stratford Campus

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MAR-25

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2 Years

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Nursing associates bridge the gap between registered nurses and healthcare support workers to providing a rewarding career and enabling you to make a real difference to peoples lives. You will work with adults of all ages, who may have one or more long or short-term physical/mental health conditions.As a Nursing Associate your duties may include:Taking basic observations such as pulse and blood pressureUndertaking clinical tasks such as ECGsWorking with a wider clinical team to keep them ...Read more

Nursing associates bridge the gap between registered nurses and healthcare support workers to providing a rewarding career and enabling you to make a real difference to people's lives. You will work with adults of all ages, who may have one or more long or short-term physical/mental health conditions.As a Nursing Associate your duties may include:Taking basic observations such as pulse and blood pressureUndertaking clinical tasks such as ECGsWorking with a wider clinical team to keep them updated with a patient's conditionDealing with safeguarding issues relating to vulnerable adults or childrenWith a FdSc Nursing Associate degree, you will be able to register as a Nursing Associate with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

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WUSCA ranking:
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7/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
70th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
125th
What students say
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Sarah
25 Nov 24

It a great place for student and academic support but our classrooms are cold this..Read more

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Jodie
25 Nov 24

The best part is the support that is given from the university..Read more

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

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Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

48 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

PPP Grades / Points required

48 UCAS points

48 UCAS points

Applicants should have, or be working towards, grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent Level 2 qualification such as Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Mathematics or Key Skills Level 2 in Application of Number and Communication)

48 UCAS points

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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£14,820 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£14,820 per year

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Students from International

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£14820 Per year

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Sarah
25 Nov 24
Nursing Associate FdSc
It a great place for student and academic support but our classrooms are cold this...
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Jodie
25 Nov 24
Nursing Associate FdSc
The best part is the support that is given from the university...
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