Course summary

Our two-year Foundation Degree prepares you for professional registration as a Nursing Associate, working alongside nurses to make a real impact on the quality of life and care for people across various age groups and healthcare settings. As a registered Nursing Associate, you will play a crucial role in patient care, administering a variety of treatments, monitoring health and preventing ill-health and supporting individuals and families. You will work alongside registered nurses as part of the healthcare team, providing hands-on care in diverse clinical settings, including hospitals and community health and care environments.  

• Successful completion of this course makes you eligible to apply for professional registration as a Nursing Associate with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

• Explores healthcare holistically, going beyond physical wellbeing to recognise the emotional, social, and psychological aspects of patient needs.

• Practice-based learning, simulation and clinical placements develop your hands-on experience under the guidance of experienced professionals.

• Develops your ability to provide compassionate, empathetic care and effective communication, essential qualities that lie at the heart of your practice.

• Advocacy and social justice are integral to the course, empowering Nursing Associates to champion patients’ rights and promote equitable health and care access.

• As a Nursing Associate, you can make a real and meaningful impact, providing essential care, support, and advocacy across various health and care settings. Whether it’s managing chronic conditions, assisting with rehabilitation, or promoting well-being, your contributions will directly enhance patients' lives.

• Access to expert staff with nursing, health and care backgrounds.

• Your voice matters - you will contribute to quality outcomes within diverse communities. Our learning community reflects these values where diversity is celebrated and inclusion is paramount.

• Be part of a learning community committed to excellence, mutual respect and growth.

• While fully preparing you for the role of Nursing Associate, the course may also offer a pathway to other nursing roles, including that of a graduate nurse through progression onto a pre-registration programme.