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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ScienceUCAS: B745

Nursing Associate

Edge Hill University
Ormskirk, England
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2 yearsDuration
£14,500Per Year (Intl)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the FdSc Nursing Associate at Edge Hill University. Based in Ormskirk, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Study care for diverse patients and hone your skills with a broad range of practical experiences. Complete our foundation nursing associate course and you’ll gain eligibility to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. The role of nursing associate is a new position in the nursing team, approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Home/uk fees are £6,165 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £29,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Nursing Practice
Anatomical and Physiological Sciences
Nursing Assessment and Care Planning
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Clinical Skills and Observation
Pharmacology and Medicines Management
Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Nursing
Professional Practice and Accountability
UCAS Code:B745
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

EE

Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.

UCAS Points32

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£14,500

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£29,000

Home Student Fee

£6,165

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Edge Hill University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,500£28,500£29,000
3 years£25,500£29,500£34,500
5 years£27,500£32,500£40,000

UK subject average: £42,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 30% below UK average salary
This course
£29,500
UK average
£42,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 23% below UK average salary
This course
£32,500
UK average
£42,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-04-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
10%Studying
35%Work & Study
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
86%
Learning opportunities
81%
Assessment and feedback
86%
Academic support
82%
Organisation and management
84%
Learning resources
89%
Student voice
81%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
55%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Edge Hill University

Edge Hill University offers Nursing Associate as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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