- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 2 years full-time
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Nursing
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- JAN 2027
Overview
The Nursing Associate role, developed by the Department of Health, is designed to deliver high-quality, holistic, person-centred, safe, and effective nursing care across a diverse range of health and care settings. Nursing associates play a pivotal role in supporting registered nurses and healthcare support workers, working across all fields of nursing including adult, children, mental health, and learning disabilities to provide compassionate care for patients and the public. In this vital healthcare role, you'll: On this two-year full time foundation degree course, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to support the physical, cognitive, and mental health needs of individuals at every stage of life. The course is structured to progressively build your knowledge and skills. Our dedicated teaching team of registered nurses truly understand the nursing associate role and will support and inspire you every step of the way. You'll learn through an engaging blend of lectures, interactive seminars, collaborative group work, realistic simulation training, and role-play scenarios. Through a diverse range of clinical placements across NHS, private, and voluntary sectors, you’ll develop and enhance your practical skills and build clinical experience.
Entry requirements
| GCSE | 4 or above · Subjects: English Language, English Literature, Mathematics |
|---|---|
| Other conditions | minimum_age · 17+ · Be 17 years old or above within 3 months of enrolment on the programme (17 is the minimum age for placements). |
| Other conditions | interview · Offers will be subject to an interview and references. |
| Other conditions | dbs_check · …Rehabilitation of Offenders form and will need a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health Clearances prior to registration on the course. |
| Other conditions | occupational_health · …need a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health Clearances prior to registration on the course. |
Fees
International students: £19,800
UK students: £9,535
UK/Home: £9,535
International: £19,800
Start dates
11 January 2027; 21 June 2027
Application deadline
14 June 2026
Campus
- University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH, United Kingdom
Where you will study
Kirklees, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom
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