FdSc Nursing Associate
About this course
FdSc in FdSc Nursing Associate, a FdSc Nursing Associate degree centred on professional nursing practice and healthcare delivery. Core topics include Clinical Skills, Ethics & Professional Practice. The curriculum is aligned with the Nursing & Midwifery Council Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates and incorporates clinical placement modules across both years. The first year covers the foundations through The Professional Identity of the Nursing Associate, Essential Sciences for Healthcare Practice, Health and Wellbeing of Individuals and Communities, and Practice, Professionalism and Progression: Part One. The second year builds upon these concepts with Global Health for Inclusive Communities, Applied Healthcare Sciences, Leadership, Supervision and Assessment, and Practice, Professionalism and Progression: Part Two.
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Entry requirements
48 UCAS tariff points or equivalent Grade 4 or above in GCSE English language and mathematics (previously grade C). Interview including values based discussion/interview. Successful applicants may be able to transfer credits from another course or experiential learning. Recognition of prior learning must be capable of being mapped to the standards of proficiency for registered nurses and programme outcomes, up to a maximum of 50 percent of the programme. Applicants who hold registration with the NMC as a nurse may be able to transfer more than 50%. All students will be required to undertake a criminal convictions check through the Disclosure and Barring Service. This is organised by the University before enrolment. For further information about UK qualifications, please contact admissions.
What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 74%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 71%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 5%
Most common jobs
- Health associate professionals: 85%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Nursing Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 60%
- A degree: 15%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nursing associate.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- The Professional Identity of the Nursing Associate
- Essential Sciences for Healthcare Practice
- Health and Wellbeing of Individuals and Communities
- Practice, Professionalism and Progression: Part One
- Global Health for Inclusive Communities
- Applied Healthcare Sciences
- Leadership, Supervision and Assessment
- Practice, Professionalism and Progression: Part Two
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of FdSc Nursing Associate at Solent University earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £28,000. The £26,500 median after fifteen months is £1,500 more than the UK median for Health studies.
What do graduates of FdSc Nursing Associate at Solent 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 FdSc Nursing Associate at Solent University?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
Is FdSc Nursing Associate at Solent University accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nursing associate.