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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in Science

Nursing Associate Degree Apprenticeship

University of Plymouth
Truro, England
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2 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Plymouth, the FdSc Nursing Associate Degree Apprenticeship provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in health sciences. Based in Truro, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year part-time structure. This popular University of Plymouth Pre-registration FdSc Nursing Associate apprenticeship is approved by the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) and leads to eligibility for entry to the NMC professional register upon successful completion of the programme. The programme is delivered as an apprenticeship and also meets the requirements of the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education for the Nursing Associate (NMC, 2018) Standard (2019). Our programme gives both new and existing healthcare staff the opportunity to study for a fully-funded FdSc, and obtain a professional qualificati... 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 £28,000 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

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 Patient Assessment
Health and Social Care Law and Ethics
Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
Evidence-Based Practice and Research Methods
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

Fee information is not yet available. Please check the university website for details.

In addition to continuous assessment and maintaining an EPAD, there are two formal assessment points in practice each academic year

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Plymouth

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£28,500£48,000
3 years£24,000£32,000£37,500
5 years£25,000£34,500£39,500

UK subject average: £42,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 24% below UK average salary
This course
£32,000
UK average
£42,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 18% below UK average salary
This course
£34,500
UK average
£42,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £2,500 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

25%Working
10%Studying
40%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
40%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
90%
Learning opportunities
86%
Assessment and feedback
82%
Academic support
75%
Organisation and management
73%
Learning resources
97%
Student voice
79%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Plymouth

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