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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ArtsUCAS: L611

Health and Wellbeing (Nursing Associate)

University of Suffolk
Ipswich, England
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2 yearsDuration
£14,598Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Suffolk, the FdA Health and Wellbeing (Nursing Associate) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Ipswich, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. The University of Suffolk boasts extensive experience in administering Foundation Degrees, along with several pre-registration programmes, including Nursing Associates, Nursing, Midwifery, Radiography, and Social Work. This experience, coupled with substantial input from employers, has influenced the structure and content of new programme. A pivotal element is the collaboration between the University and local healthcare providers within the NHS, private, voluntary, and independent sectors. International tuition fees are £14,598 per year, home/UK fees are £8,220 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Health and Social Care
Anatomy and Physiology for Healthcare Practice
Nursing Associate Practice and Skills
Person-Centred Care across the Lifespan
Pharmacology and Medicines Management
Professional Development and Clinical Reasoning
Safeguarding and Health Promotion
Work-Based Learning and Practice Integration
UCAS Code:L611
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CDD

UCAS Points80

🗣️ 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

£14,598

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£29,196

Home Student Fee

£8,220

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 Suffolk

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£25,000£30,000
3 years£14,500£20,500£25,000
5 years£15,000£22,500£29,500

UK subject average: £23,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 11% below UK average salary
This course
£20,500
UK average
£23,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£23,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £2,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-03 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

60%Working
30%Work & Study
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

Broad subject area average

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

Teaching on my course
93%
Learning opportunities
84%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
65%
Learning resources
73%
Student voice
80%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Broad-subject-area average for this provider

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About University of Suffolk

University of Suffolk offers Health and Wellbeing (Nursing Associate) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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