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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ScienceUCAS: 881

Nursing Associate

University of Greater Manchester
Bolton, England
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2 yearsDuration
£19,580Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
94%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the FdSc Nursing Associate at University of Greater Manchester. Based in Bolton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. In December 2024, the University of Bolton was granted permission by the Office for Students (OfS) to change its name to the University of Greater Manchester with immediate effect. While we work to update our systems, you may see both names used in the information we provide. The University of Greater Manchester's Level 5 FdSc Nursing Associate programme allows you to develop the skills and knowledge to become an effective and essential member of the nursing team and contribute to excellent nursing care. Nursing associates support registered nurses to ensure service users and their fam... International tuition fees are £19,580 per year, 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 83% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Nursing Practice
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Pharmacology and Medicines Management
Health Assessment and Clinical Skills
Person-Centred Care and Communication
Infection Prevention and Control
Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
Professional Development and Practice Evaluation
UCAS Code:881
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ 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

£19,580

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£39,160

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 — University of Greater Manchester

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£18,000£21,500£26,000
5 years£19,500£25,000£29,500

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▼ 17% below UK average salary
This course
£21,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£26,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
94%
Learning opportunities
95%
Assessment and feedback
93%
Academic support
83%
Organisation and management
69%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
83%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
63%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

3 Scholarships Available

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Care Experienced Bursary 21-22

University of Greater Manchester · Undergraduate

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The University of Greater Manchester Group Progression Scholarship 2021-22

University of Greater Manchester · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
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Need-based

Care Leavers Bursary 2020/2021

University of Greater Manchester · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
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About University of Greater Manchester

University of Greater Manchester offers Nursing Associate as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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