Overview

A nursing associate is a new and vital member of the wider nursing team in England. This is a stand-alone role which is designed to help bridge the gap between health and care assistants and registered nurses. The School of Health and Social Care at the University of Lincoln works closely with our health care partners to provide students with the opportunity to study for a Nursing Associate Foundation degree (FdSc).

Key Facts

Nursing associates work with people of all ages and in a variety of settings in health and social care. The role will contribute to the core work of nursing, freeing up registered nurses to focus on more complex clinical care.

Career Opportunities

Upon completion of this FdSc Nursing Associate programme, once registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, you may work as a stand-alone nursing registrant in a range of diverse health and social care settings, from acute nursing to community care with the opportunity for further study.

Progressing towards a ‘top up’ degree to become a registered nurse with a BSc (Hons) will provide the chance to expand your skills into education, research, and health management. Some graduates may also choose to progress their studies at postgraduate level.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Fundamental nursing care (Nursing Associate)

Nursing and the interprofessional team (Nursing Associate)

Person-centred holistic care skills for nursing associates

Personal Development and Resilience (Nursing Associate)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lincoln, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Public Health Nursing Health Sciences View 200 other Bachelors in Public Health 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

Applicants need to demonstrate their ability to study academic subjects at foundation degree level, debate topics and issues, study independently as well as a member of a group, and successfully complete a range of assignments including researched essays and practical tests.

Applicants must also have the right of abode in the UK.

They will need a minimum of a Grade C/4 GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent level 2 qualification such as functional skills.

Certificates of all previous qualifications will need to be provided before any offers are confirmed.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

Free

Additional Details

The course is funded through government co-funding or the apprenticeship levy.

Living costs

Lincoln

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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

Funding

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