Program Overview

Course Options

• 2 years full-time
• Start dates: September
• Locations: Chelmsford, Cambridge

Key Facts

• Study options: 2 years
• Start dates: September
• Location: Chelmsford
• Entry: UCAS code: B742
• Fees: £7,500 UK students (starting 2025/26, full-time, per year)

Teaching and Assessment

The program is divided into two years, with each year consisting of core modules.

Year 1

• Foundations of Communication and Professionalism
• Fundamental Nursing Skills and Procedures
• Applied Health Science Across the Lifespan
• Epidemiology, Inequalities and Health Promotion Across the Lifespan
• Contemporary Nursing Associate Practice 1
• Into ARU

Year 2

• Supporting Learning and Professional Development
• Enhancing Integrated Care in Interprofessional Settings for Nursing Associates
• Supporting a Patient Safety Culture
• Developing Communication and Professionalism for Nursing Associate Practice
• Contemporary Nursing Associate Practice 2

Facilities

• Purpose-built nursing skills labs with sophisticated healthcare equipment
• Placements in hospitals and community healthcare teams
• Support from registered, practicing tutors and lecturers

Accreditation

• Validated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Careers

• Eligible to register as a Nursing Associate with the NMC upon graduation
• Opportunities to work in hospitals and community healthcare teams
• Potential to progress to a registered nursing degree in Adult Nursing, Child Nursing, or Mental Health Nursing

Entry Requirements

• 48 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent)
• 2 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent level 2 qualification)
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and Satisfactory Occupational Health check

Fees and Paying for University

• Tuition fees: £7,500 UK students (starting 2025/26, full-time, per year)
• Living costs: estimated £7,000-£9,000 per year
• Maintenance Loan available to help cover living costs
• ARU scholarships and bursaries available to provide extra financial support

Apply

• Apply through UCAS
• Interviews: mini multiple interviews (MMI) and a talk about the course
• Occupational health clearance required before starting the program