Registered Nursing Associate
University of SunderlandCourse Overview
Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the FdSc Registered Nursing Associate at University of Sunderland. Based in Sunderland, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. The Registered Nursing Associate course is a new direct entry course which will cover the six platforms of care for nursing associates as outlined in the Nursing Associates Proficiency Standards. The Nursing Associate is a registerable qualification with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. This foundation degree is suitable for either those who are new to healthcare, or experienced healthcare workers looking for a recognised qualification. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 76 |
🗣️ 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
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Apply nowRegister your interest Key course information Start date/study mode:September 2026 UCAS codeB745 Duration2 years Fee (UK)£9,790 LocationOn campus Course summary The FdSc Registered Nursing Associate course is a direct-entry foundation degree, covering the six core areas of practice set by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Undergraduate module credits should total 120 credits per academic year. Fees and finance support UK£9,790 Undergraduate fees are set according to rules from Go
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Sunderland
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £28,000 | £29,000 | £35,000 |
| 3 years | £22,500 | £29,000 | £39,000 |
| 5 years | £23,500 | £31,500 | £42,500 |
UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £2,500 from year 3 to year 5
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
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