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University of Plymouth · Undergraduate
£6,000scholarship value
- Available to all international students
- For undergraduate study
- Open to your course
UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ScienceUCAS: B791
Nursing Associate
University of PlymouthTruro, England
2 yearsDuration
£19,200Per Year (Intl)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
87%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the FdSc Nursing Associate at University of Plymouth. Based in Truro, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Nursing Associates bridge the gap between healthcare assistants and registered nurses, supporting healthcare teams. You'll build clinical skills to deliver safe, holistic care across nursing fields, helping patients and families during times of need. Develop clinical and professional expertise Build the clinical expertise and professional capability to make a real impact in patient care from day one. International tuition fees are £19,200 per year, home/UK fees are £9,250 per year, and 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
Provide high-quality care
Degree on your doorstep
This course is for you if...
UCAS Code:B791
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | DDE |
| International Baccalaureate | 24 points With Science or Social Science related subjects. |
| UCAS Points | 32 |
🗣️ 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
International Student Fee
£19,200
per year
Total Course Cost (2 years)£38,400
Home Student Fee
£9,250
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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Plymouth
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £28,000 | £28,500 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £23,500 | £28,000 | £33,000 |
| 5 years | £24,000 | £31,500 | £37,500 |
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▲ 21% above UK average salary
This course
£31,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 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 area averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
82%
Overall
Teaching on my course
87%Learning opportunities
85%Assessment and feedback
79%Academic support
75%Organisation and management
74%Learning resources
92%Student voice
80%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
50%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: Subject-group average for this provider
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