Overview

Key benefits of this Foundation Degree Science Nursing Associate from University of Derby :

Learn about all four fields of nursing so you can find out where your passions and talents lie
Get the qualification you need to become a Registered Nursing Associate (a title protected by law) and/or use this course as a step towards becoming a Registered Nurse
Study in Derby or Chesterfield
Spend 50% of your time on placement and 50% of your time at university

This is a well-established course. In fact, we were one of the first institutions to run a nursing associate programme

First-class facilities

Our Derby campus and Chesterfield site both offer outstanding learning environments. They include replica wards, treatment rooms, and a state-of-the-art Immersive Suite, which simulates the sights and sounds of different care settings - such as the inside of an ambulance, a busy A&E ward, or an operating theatre. It’s as close to the real thing as you can get, and will help prepare you for placements. You will use these facilities periodically throughout year one and two.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Managing the complexities of health conditions
Using evidence for quality care
Transition to Registered Nursing Associate Practice
Practice Assessment
Professionalism and the role of the Nursing Associate
Providing and Monitoring Person-Centred Care
Holistic Health Promotion

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Derby, United Kingdom
Chesterfield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Nursing View 670 other preparation in Nursing in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS points 80
A Level CDD
BTEC MMP
GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification
Access to HE Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 0, Merit: 30, Pass: 15

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Derby

United Kingdom

540 - 852 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

You will need to apply separately for the Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship, the International Excellent Student Scholarship and the GREAT Scholarship, but all others are assessed for eligibility alongside your application.
Our new EU Transition Bursary offers financial support to our European students. If you normally reside in the EU and are starting your undergraduate or postgraduate taught course in September or January , you could be eligible for this reduction in your tuition fees. If you have home fee status or have EU settled or pre-settled status in the UK, you are not eligible for international scholarships but you may be eligible for the Derby Achievement Scholarship.

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First-class facilities

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Derby

Funding

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