Health and Care Practice (Nursing Associate) Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

Our nursing associate programme is designed around the core values of the NHS, helping you develop the practical skills, knowledge, and compassion needed to deliver safe and effective care. This course prepares you for the realities of modern healthcare, equipping you to support registered nurses and work confidently as part of a multidisciplinary team.

You’ll learn through a blend of classroom teaching and hands-on experience in clinical placements and simulated practice. During your simulation weeks, you’ll practice essential skills in a safe, supportive environment before applying them in real-world settings such as hospital wards, community care, and outpatient services.

Your studies will cover key areas including anatomy and physiology, infection prevention, medicines administration, and professional accountability. By the end of the programme, you’ll be ready to make a meaningful difference to patients’ lives.

Features and benefits

* Real-world experience - You will spend an equal amount of time on clinical placements and simulated practice in community and hospital settings, and at university studying nursing theory.

* Simulation embedded throughout - We provide week-long simulated practice placements each year of the programme, which give you the opportunity to refine, build upon, and enhance your skillset in a safe and controlled environment.

* Student support - Wide range of support initiatives, including lecture recordings, tutorials and drop-in sessions – both in-person and online.

* Teaching expertise - You’re taught by an academic team who have all worked as practising nurses, health visitors or emergency practitioners.

* Continue your studies - As a registered nursing associate, you could choose to continue with your studies and undertake a shortened 18-month course: BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing (Top-Up).

* Outstanding facilities - We have well-equipped clinical skills laboratories complete with computerised SimMan manikins, used to demonstrate basic and challenging conditions and nursing interventions.