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Health and Wellbeing (Nursing Associate) at University of Suffolk - UCAS

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Course summary

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. This partnership allows you to learn while employed, combining classroom-based theory with practical experience through work-based learning. Students enrolled in the FdA Health and Wellbeing (Nursing Associate) course at the University enjoy close working relationships with the teaching team and other experts in the field of health and care from our practice partners in the NHS and other local healthcare providers. You will benefit from our academic staff here taking the time to know each student individually and provide support throughout your academic journey with us. Students of the Nursing Associate programme will gain experience across all four fields of nursing – Child, Adult, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities. Graduates of the Nursing Associate programme will be well placed to take advantage of a variety of career openings which exist in the health and social care sector. On graduation you will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). This provides you with an extremely marketable recognised professional qualification, giving you the opportunity to work in England in verity of health and social care environments.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
L611
Institution code:
S82
Campus name:
University of Suffolk
Campus code:
I

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

or RPEL equivalent to six months of clinical practice (usually to 975 hours) Evidence of academic certification (Level 2 or Level 3)

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components) where English is not the students' first language.

Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
80%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
100%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £8220 Year 1
Northern Ireland £8220 Year 1
Scotland £8220 Year 1
Wales £8220 Year 1
Channel Islands £8220 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

International fees not yet confirmed.
Health and Wellbeing (Nursing Associate) at University of Suffolk - UCAS