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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ScienceUCAS: B710

Nursing Associate

Oxford Brookes University
Oxford, England
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2 yearsDuration
£17,250Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
84%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the FdSc Nursing Associate at Oxford Brookes University. Based in Oxford, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Our Nursing Associate Foundation (FdSc) course is ideal for people who want to work as a nursing associate or want to progress onto a nursing degree, whether this is your first or second career. This career will see you working with registered nurses and other healthcare professions to deliver patient care. You will gain a range of practical skills and the underpinning knowledge to make a real difference to the quality of life and care of people of all ages and in a wide range of healthcare settings. International tuition fees are £17,250 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Fundamentals of Health and Social Care
Anatomy and Physiology for Healthcare
Pharmacology and Medicines Management
Person-Centred Care and Communication
Clinical Practice and Nursing Skills
Public Health and Health Promotion
Evidence-Based Practice and Research
Professional Development and Leadership
UCAS Code:B710
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CC

Work-based level 3 qualification relevant to health care also accepted (e.g. advanced apprenticeship, level 3 NVQ). GCSE English and Maths Grade C (4) or above required.

UCAS Points64

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.5665.5
PTE Academic65————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,250

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£34,500

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Oxford Brookes University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£23,500£28,000£32,000
5 years£28,000£35,000£42,500

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▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£28,000
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 35% above UK average salary
This course
£35,000
UK average
£26,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-04-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

63%Working
5%Studying
23%Work & Study
85%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-04-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject area average

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

Teaching on my course
84%
Learning opportunities
80%
Assessment and feedback
82%
Academic support
74%
Organisation and management
63%
Learning resources
81%
Student voice
78%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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About Oxford Brookes University

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