Nursing Associate FdSc
About this course
FdSc in Nursing Associate, covering the scope of practice between registered nurses and healthcare support workers. Core topics include research methods, clinical skills, and ethics & professional practice. The programme includes placement across all four fields of nursing: Adult, Child, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities. Graduates can register as a nursing associate with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
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Entry requirements
Accepted Qualifications 48 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator, including: A Levels BTEC Extended Diploma – PPP BTEC Diploma – MP Access to HE Diploma T Levels International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level We also welcome applications from students who are taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator and will assess the suitability, on a case by case basis. In addition to one of the above, you must have or are working towards getting: GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics International Qualifications We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page.
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 64%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started
- Continued on course: 81%
- Left higher education: 16%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 27 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 30%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 30%
Most common jobs
- Health associate professionals: 45%
- Caring personal services: 25%
- Nursing Professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 58%
- Access course: 15%
- A degree: 7%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 9%
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): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Professional Values (Mental Wealth)
- Bioscience for Nursing
- Nursing practice in the workplace
- Promoting Health and Preventing ill Health
- Communication
- Developing as a Nurse Associate
- Pharmacology for Nursing Associates
- Professional competence in clinical practice
- Nursing Associate Practice 2
- Evidence based research
- Patient Safety and Quality improvement
- Teamwork for inter-professional practice
Questions about this course
What do graduates of Nursing Associate FdSc at University of East London do next?
85% 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 University of East London?
91% 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 University of East London?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 65 UCAS points.
Is Nursing Associate FdSc at University of East London accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nursing associate.
How many students continue on Nursing Associate FdSc at University of East London?
81% of students continued into their second year, and 16% left higher education.