Overview

The Nursing Associate programme from The University of Lancashire has been carefully co-designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and professional attributes required for the role.

The student nursing associate role is proving to be an exciting addition to the nursing workforce. Successful completion of this course means you will be eligible to apply for registration as a Nursing Associate with the NMC.

The nursing associate is a generic nursing role in England that bridges the gap between healthcare support workers and registered nurses. They deliver hands-on, person-centred care as part of a multidisciplinary team in a range of different settings.

What you’ll do

As part of the placement experience, you’ll gain real-world experience in a variety of healthcare settings, understanding how nursing care is delivered to people with diverse needs.

Throughout each work-based placement, you’ll be supported by practice supervisors, practice assessors, practice education facilitators (PEF), and academic staff.

Your placements will span across multiple healthcare environments, allowing you to develop your skills in different settings, both within hospitals and in community or home-based care.

Future careers

On completion of the nursing associate programme you’ll be eligible to register with the NMC and have knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours to work as a nursing associate.

After you have completed the course, you can train to become a registered nurse by completing a shortened nursing degree or a nursing degree apprenticeship.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Health and Wellbeing

The Human Blueprint

From Symptoms to Solutions

The Why Behind the What

Influence and Impact

Fulfilling your Potential as a Nursing Associate

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Preston, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Nursing View 364 other Bachelors 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

48 points at A2 or 12 months HCA experience and evidence of academic study e.g. Level 2 or 3 NVQ or Care Certificate

BTEC Extended Diploma: PPP

BTEC Diploma: MP

Pass Access Course: 48 UCAS points

International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 48 points from Higher Level Subjects

T Level: P (D or E)

GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent

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Tuition Fees

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17325 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Additional Details

The tuition is from last year. This year's tuition has not yet been confirmed.

Living costs

Preston

United Kingdom

751 - 1425 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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Overview

What you’ll do

Future careers

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Preston

Funding

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