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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ScienceUCAS: NA11

Nursing Associate (March)

University of Lancashire
Preston, England
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2 yearsDuration
£17,325Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the FdSc Nursing Associate (March) at University of Lancashire. Based in Preston, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Course overview Our FdSc Nursing Associate two-year course is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). It has been carefully co-designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and professional attributes required for the role. The trainee nursing associate role is proving to be an exciting addition to the nursing workforce and successful completion of this course will ensure you are eligible to apply for initial registration as a Nursing Associate with the NMC. International tuition fees are £17,325 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 98% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Nursing Practice
Anatomy and Physiology for Healthcare
Pharmacology and Medicines Management
Person-Centred Care and Communication
Clinical Skills and Procedures
Health and Social Care Law
Mental Health and Wellbeing Care
Work-Based Learning and Professional Development
UCAS Code:NA11
Academic Year:2027-28 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points48

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,325

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£34,650

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 Lancashire

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£22,500£28,500£33,000
5 years£26,000£32,500£38,000

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
£28,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 25% above UK average salary
This course
£32,500
UK average
£26,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 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.

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About University of Lancashire

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