Nursing Associate Practitioner
University of BedfordshireCourse Overview
The FdSc Nursing Associate Practitioner at University of Bedfordshire is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Luton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Nursing associates help bridge the gap between healthcare assistant and registered nurse. This practice-led course is aimed at healthcare assistants currently supporting registered nurses. Through study and work-based learning in a supportive environment, it develops your skills, knowledge, attitudes and behaviours so you can play an active part in improving people’s experience of healthcare. 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 a median graduate salary of £30,000 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 80 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
*Only available to UK/EU students. Safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS, and Occupational Health check are required Entry Requirements 80 - 90 UCAS points from at least 1 A-level or equivalent GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 Maths GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 English Safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS, and Occupational Health check are required Fees for this course UK International UK UK The full-time standard fee for a Foundation Degree for the Academi
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Bedfordshire
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £27,000 | £28,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £23,500 | £30,000 | £35,500 |
| 5 years | £23,500 | £33,500 | £42,000 |
UK subject average: £35,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5
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
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Student Satisfaction
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