Course Summary

This course has been designed and developed with practice partners, students, and service users and carers, who are also involved in its delivery and evaluation. This course focuses on issues of direct relevance to the achievement of registered nursing associate status, whilst pursuing a foundation degree course of study in a supported learning environment, where the safety of people is of primary consideration. On completion of the course you will have met the NMC (2018) Standards of proficiency for nursing associates. Success in the course provides eligibility for you to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Nursing Associate.

Course Details - Modules

Modules are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Nursing and Midwifery Council

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: B790

Institution code: B22

Campus Name: Aylesbury Campus

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails

IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with a minimum score of 6 in any area, where English is a second language (unless already registered with the NMC as a nurse).

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 71%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 67%

Go onto work and study: 82%

Fees and funding

EU 6165.0 Year 1
England 6165.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 6165.0 Year 1
Scotland 6165.0 Year 1
Wales 6165.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 6165.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 6165.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Tuition fees are reviewed annually. Additional Costs; Travel from home to University - Your base may be in Aylesbury, Luton or Bedford depending on the offer you receive from the University. You will need to ensure you have funds to pay for parking, usually in public car parks. This could be up to £10 per day depending on where you choose to park. Travel to alternate academic sites - Variable depending on mode of transport and whether car sharing. This may include travel to Aylesbury, Luton or Bedford campuses. Travel to placements - You are required to attend a range of placements in hospitals or community settings. There will be travel on a daily basis and this should be planned for. This will be across a range of shifts and will involve you travelling at a range of times as shifts cover the 24 hour period. This will also require you to attend a range of shifts including early shifts at 7:00 a.m., across the week and throughout the course. Parking costs at NHS sites - This is variable across practice partners. Parking permits purchased by students for some Trusts (costs vary). Appropriate shoes for clinical placement (£20 - £60) Stethoscope/Pinard (£5 - £100) Fob watch (£5 - £20) Smart clothes for community placement (£50 - £100) Stationery - files, paper & pens (£20) Costs of printing dissertation hard copy (£20 - £60) Printer ink/poster (£25) USB sticks (£10 - £40) Books (£50 - £200) Laptop Computer (optional) Union Fees - You are advised to join a union such as the Royal College of Midwifery. Fees do vary and are paid annually https://www.rcm.org.uk/core-membership DBS - initial check and annual update service charge (£70) Occupational Health Clearance - You may be expected to pay for additional services and vaccinations, if not available through your GP

Provider information

Park Square
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Luton
LU1 3JU

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