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Nursing Associate - FdSc

Edge Hill University

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  • Qualification

    Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

  • Location

    Ormskirk (Main Campus)

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

The role of nursing associate is a new position in the nursing team, approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Developed by Health Education England and a number of universities from across the country, including Edge Hill, it improves access to professional nursing healthcare across the UK. People are living longer, often with complex medical needs. The support of nursing associates gives registered nurses confidence that another group of professionals can step in to care for those with less complicated conditions, as they develop their knowledge and skills. As a nursing associate you’ll deliver compassionate and safe care in all four fields of nursing – adult, child, learning disabilities and mental health. You’ll work alongside healthcare workers and registered nurses. During this foundation nursing associate programme you’ll learn how to assess, plan, practice and evaluate the care needs of patients in a variety of healthcare settings. You’ll work with patients’ families and carers to encourage, educate and improve their health. You’ll study how to carry out duties such as clinical observation, and supporting individuals and their families and carers. This will build your transferable skills in communication, teamwork, digital literacy, and role modelling. Learn to effectively discuss and share patient information. Explore how to monitor behaviour, activity and responses, while ensuring privacy, dignity and safety. Cover safeguarding issues for vulnerable children and adults. An NMC approved degree On successfully graduating from this course at Edge Hill, you’ll be eligible to register as a qualified nursing associate with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

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University information

Edge Hill University

Edge Hill University

  • University League Table

    57th

  • Campus address

    Edge Hill University, St Helens Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4QP, United Kingdom

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Edge Hill University is home to students and staff from all over the world. It's a vibrant and diverse place where everyone is made to feel welcome.
International students are guaranteed accommodation on campus if they apply before the deadline. The campus is one of the safest in the UK.
The university offers a generous scholarship package to international fee-paying students in recognition of choosing Edge Hill as their study destination.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Nursing & Midwifery

    36th out of 84 21

  • Entry standards

    / Max 207
    142 69%

    17th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    95.0 95%

    58th

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.94 73%

    64th

    12

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