Nursing Associate
About this course
An FdSc in Nursing Associate, a nursing degree centred on clinical practice, human anatomy, and person-centred healthcare delivery. Core topics include Clinical Skills, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme integrates academic study with work-based learning through local healthcare placements and simulation facilities. The first year covers foundational concepts through Professional and academic skills for Nursing Associates, Anatomy and physiology for person centred Nursing Associate care, Nursing Associate practice 1, and The role of Nursing Associates in promoting health and wellbeing. The second year advances learning with modules such as Evidence-based approaches to contemporary Nursing Associate practice, Effective teamworking in Nursing Associate practice, Integrated person-centred care for Nursing Associates, and Nursing Associates practice 4.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points: 32 A-level: C BTEC National Extended Diploma: PPP T-level: P (D or E)
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What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 78%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 60%
- Left higher education: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 165 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 74%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 7%
- Wales: 6%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 70%
- Access course: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
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, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Professional and academic skills for Nursing Associates
- Anatomy and physiology for person centred Nursing Associate care
- Nursing Associate practice 1
- Nursing Associate practice 2
- The role of Nursing Associates in promoting health and wellbeing
- Evidence-based approaches to contemporary Nursing Associate practice
- Effective teamworking in Nursing Associate practice
- Integrated person-centred care for Nursing Associates
- Nursing Associate practice 3
- Nursing Associates practice 4
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Nursing Associate at University of Worcester earn?
The median salary is £35,500 after 3 years, £37,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £44,000. The £37,500 median after five years is £5,500 more than the UK median for Nursing.
Are students happy with the teaching on Nursing Associate at University of Worcester?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Nursing Associate at University of Worcester?
The typical offer is C at A level. The average entrant had 59 UCAS points.
Is Nursing Associate at University of Worcester 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 at University of Worcester?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 40% left higher education.