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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ScienceUCAS: B743

Nursing Associate

London South Bank University
London, England
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2 yearsDuration
£9,535Per Year (Home)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the FdSc Nursing Associate at London South Bank University. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. The Nursing Associate Is a highly trained, generic, nursing support role in England designed to bridge the gap between Healthcare Support Workers and Registered Nurses to deliver hands-on, person-centred care as part of the multidisciplinary team. Successful completion of this course gives you registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Nursing Associate. It is also a stepping-stone to becoming a Registered Nurse or progress in your career within the health and social care sector. Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £33,500 within three years, and a 84% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Fundamentals of Health and Social Care
Anatomy and Physiology for Healthcare
Person-Centred Care and Communication Skills
Introduction to Nursing Practice
Pharmacology and Medicines Management
Infection Prevention and Control
Clinical Skills and Assessment
Professional Practice and Ethics in Nursing
UCAS Code:B743
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

DD

UCAS Points48

🗣️ 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

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Home Student Fee

£9,535

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📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — London South Bank University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£32,000£34,500
3 years£26,500£33,500£41,000
5 years£27,500£38,500£45,500

UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 29% above UK average salary
This course
£33,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 48% above UK average salary
This course
£38,500
UK average
£26,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
15%Work & Study
25%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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