Nursing Associate - FdSc
About this course
FdSc in Nursing Associate, aligned with NMC standards of proficiency. Core topics include critical and analytical thinking. Delivered over two years at City South Campus, the programme incorporates work-based learning in healthcare settings. Successful completion leads to registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
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Entry requirements
Applicants for this course also need GCSE English Language and GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above. If you do not have these or are not undertaking them, we accept other level 2 equivalents, or we may ask you to pass BCU's GCSE equivalency tests. Plus one of the following: One A Level grade D or above Two AS Level grade D or above BTEC National Award grade M BTEC National Certificate grade PP BTEC National Diploma grade PPP Access to HE Diploma NVQ Level 3 Full Diploma Successful candidates will be required to obtain a satisfactory occupational health check and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check prior to enrolling on this course.
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What students say
Based on about 35 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Gained a higher qualification: 10%
- Left higher education: 20%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 72%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 2%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 7%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (adult).
- Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (child).
- Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (learning disabilities)
- Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (mental health)
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Professional Accountability and Person-centred Care
- Introduction to Health Inequalities and Promotion of Preventative Health Behaviours
- Introduction to Human Development Across the Lifespan
- Introduction to Maintaining and Improving Safe Work and Care Environments
- Introduction to Developing and Managing Appropriate Relationships
- Consolidation of Professional Accountability and Person-centred Care
- Consolidation of Health Inequalities and Promotion of Preventative Health Behaviours
- Consolidation of Human Development Across the Lifespan
- Consolidation of Maintaining and Improving Safe Work and Care Environments
- Consolidation of Developing and Managing Appropriate Relationships
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Nursing Associate - FdSc at Birmingham City University earn?
The median salary is £29,500 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £40,000. The £33,500 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Nursing.
Are students happy with the teaching on Nursing Associate - FdSc at Birmingham City University?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Nursing Associate - FdSc at Birmingham City University?
The average entrant had 64 UCAS points.
Is Nursing Associate - FdSc at Birmingham City University accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (adult). Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (child). Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (learning disabilities) Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (mental health)
How many students continue on Nursing Associate - FdSc at Birmingham City University?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.