Nursing Associate FdSc
About this course
FdSc in Foundation to Nursing (Year 0), providing a foundation for nursing associate practice. Core topics include Clinical Skills, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Graduates are eligible to register as qualified nursing associates with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. The programme covers all four fields of nursing: adult, child, learning disabilities, and mental health.
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Entry requirements
A level: EE IB: We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points.
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 96%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 35%
- Left higher education: 60%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Health associate professionals: 90%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (adult).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- The Foundations of Nursing Associate Practice
- Preparing for the Role of the Nursing Associate
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Nursing Associate FdSc at Edge Hill University earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £26,500. The £26,500 median after fifteen months is £3,000 less than the UK median for Nursing.
What do graduates of Nursing Associate FdSc at Edge Hill University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Nursing Associate FdSc at Edge Hill University?
93% 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 Edge Hill University?
The typical offer is EE at A level. The average entrant had 60 UCAS points.
Is Nursing Associate FdSc at Edge Hill University accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (adult).
How many students continue on Nursing Associate FdSc at Edge Hill University?
35% of students continued into their second year, and 60% left higher education.