Nursing foundation degrees in Northern England

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Liverpool John Moores University

1 nursing courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 26th
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WUSCA ranking: 18th
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Best - course team deliver the course well, uni has lots of facilities and is generally clean and smart looking, central location makes it easier for commuting students Worst - lack of library facilities in main building, lack of space in cafes, needs more tables

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University of Greater Manchester

2 nursing courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 71st
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Earlier in my degree there was a lot of uncertainty within the forensic cohort especially surrounding lecturer instability. We still see it now with lecturers having to teach modules that are not related to their dedicated area. However, this has not impeded my request for help and support from them but it would be useful to allocate staffing with the school of psychology to their specific area of expertise. From a student welfare perspective…the services are accessible and easy to access. They have helped me tremendously through hard times of student and balancing external family commitments.

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University of Chester

1 nursing courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 30th
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WUSCA ranking: 5th
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Everyone I have met has been friendly and helpful. There are plenty of societies to join and the student union bar is great for a bit of socialisation on the side. I wish there were more green spaces to sit and quiet areas like the library dotted around. Parking is a bit hit and miss but there's plenty of buses.

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Northumbria University, Newcastle

1 nursing courses NORTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 9th
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WUSCA ranking: 15th
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The university itself is very modern and clean. The law building in particular is very well maintained and a nice place to study. The student support line is effective and most queries are responded to however some are forgotten/ responded to weeks later. The library is extreamly useful with a wide range of text books and other resources which makes finding sources very easy. There are also lots of other study areas outside of the library which means you can always find a quiet place to sit and work. The surrounding area of Newcastle City has just about anything you could want, with it being just a 5 minute walk from campus you have easy access to shops, transport and other facilities. The only issue with this is for home students which might be travelling by car. I live in the countryside and have no access to busses or metro stations. This means that driving is my only option. Car parking is very limited and expensive. Almost all of the public car parks fill up past 8am and a full day of parking can cost upwards of £14. The university car park requires a yearly pass which costs £700 up front. This is just not manageable as a student to pay up front. Other than that I have had no issues with the university. They are also very inclusive with disabled students. Having a disability myself, they have taken the correct steps to ensure I have no disadvantages compared to abled bodied students and are well aware of the steps which should be taken when I have an episode. Everybody, down to the woman working the cafe on campus, went above and beyond to help me when I did have an episode. The situation was very stressful but the actions of the staff were brilliant and did everything they could. I have a lot of praise for Northumbria University and would recommend it to all students looking to pick a University.

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Edge Hill University

1 nursing courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 36th
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WUSCA ranking: 47th
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The commute links are very convenient as someone who has to travel from peripheries of Manchester .St James campus is very arranged and plentiful spaces and resources for students like myself however I must say there isn’t much of a social aspect example societies or events going on I believe due to it not being Edge Hills main campus However since my course is placement based when we do arrive to campus we naturally socialise and she one another’s experiences .Overall Univeristy social aspect is amazing considering lots of places to go since on Oxford Road Would be nice to have some events or even go to Main campus as a whole

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University of Salford

1 nursing courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 25th
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WUSCA ranking: 93th
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First things first, they are the fastest when it comes to communication. They addressed almost all my issues before I enroll in my course. Second, the prices of the courses are reasonable as compared to other UK universities (still high for MSc courses that are just ONE year in UK and 2 years almost anywhere else). Third, the equipment and facilities in the university are awesome and almost anything you may need as a student will be there for you. As an Engineer, I was surprised by how awesome sections such as Maker Space are. All in a nutshell, satisfied with the university so far. Let's see what happens next.

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University of Huddersfield

1 nursing courses YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
Subject ranking: 55th
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WUSCA ranking: 70th
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i love the community - societies are great, i love how i’ve met so many people and get to do a course i love, the worst aspect is maybe how many days were in as it doesn’t see very worth it and facilities/resources for art students as we got £150 from an exhibition last year and they kept the money for “resources” however we’ve not seen any

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Manchester Metropolitan University

1 nursing courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 44th
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WUSCA ranking: 76th
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The best aspects are the student union and the facilities available. I think it could be improved if we had more books generally available at the library without requiring click and collect, since right now the library feels like a study space but not a real library.

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Year 1
  • HEALTH AND CARE SKILLS ACROSS THE LIFE-COURSE
  • HEALTH SCIENCES
  • PRACTICE IN FOCUS
  • PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH AND CARE IN PRACTICE
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Teesside University

1 nursing courses NORTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 49th
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WUSCA ranking: 8th
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Great aspect is the modern facilities and learning environment. The campus is well-equipped with up-to-date labs and software resources, which is especially valuable for engineering students. The university also provides good academic support services and career guidance, helping students improve employability. Meanwhile, for something to improve the best will be expanding networking opportunities with more industry professionals and increasing internship connections would further enhance our careers.

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Coventry University

1 nursing courses WEST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 24th
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WUSCA ranking: 28th
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From my perspective of being a student at coventry university id like to say how good the physical location and quality of all the facilites are. the design, layout, and ease of access for botth the engineering building and the library are excillent, student life here is great too, i currently live in a rental-based accommodation with 4 people, and it works quite well. Personally I couldnt fault the university with anything as I believe it is perfectly equipped to fullfil all its students needs.

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Nursing Associate - FdSc
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