FdSc Health and Care Practice (Nursing Associate)
Manchester Metropolitan University
About this course
FdSc in Foundation to Nursing (Year 0), a programme for the nursing associate role in England. The course includes two dedicated practice modules covering all placement hours, with clinical simulation using computerised manikins. Graduates may continue to an 18-month BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing top-up.
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What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 96%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 96%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started
- Continued on course: 72%
- Left higher education: 28%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 30%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Health associate professionals: 70%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 15 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 80%
- West Midlands: 5%
- Wales: 15%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 70%
- Other qualifications: 30%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Health and Illness across the Life-course
- Health Sciences
- Practice in Focus 1
- Principles of Health and Care in Practice
- Public Health Policy and Practice
- Developing Skills for Health and Care Practice
- Team Working and Quality Enhancement
- Practice in Focus 2
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of FdSc Health and Care Practice (Nursing Associate) at Manchester Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £22,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £13,000 and £26,500. The £22,500 median after five years is £9,500 less than the UK median for Nursing.
What do graduates of FdSc Health and Care Practice (Nursing Associate) at Manchester Metropolitan University do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on FdSc Health and Care Practice (Nursing Associate) at Manchester Metropolitan University?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for FdSc Health and Care Practice (Nursing Associate) at Manchester Metropolitan University?
The average entrant had 70 UCAS points.
How many students continue on FdSc Health and Care Practice (Nursing Associate) at Manchester Metropolitan University?
72% of students continued into their second year, and 28% left higher education.