Fd(Sc) in Nursing Associate FdSc

Program Overview

Nursing Associate FdSc

Fd(Sc)

Overview

Our Nursing Associate Foundation (FdSc) course is ideal for people who want to work as a nursing associate or want to progress onto a nursing degree, whether this is your first or second career.

This career will see you working with registered nurses and other healthcare professions to deliver patient care.

You will gain a range of practical skills and the underpinning knowledge to make a real difference to the quality of life and care of people of all ages and in a wide range of healthcare settings. You will develop skills of evidence-based practice, teamwork and leadership, professionalism and accountability, communication and interpersonal skills, enhanced care delivery and problem solving approaches to clinical practice. You will gain experience in a variety of settings, focusing equally on theory and practice learning.

By completing this course, you’ll gain professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and an FdSc Nursing Associate awarded by Oxford Brookes University.

Why Oxford Brookes University?

• Innovative Partnerships
  • The Oxford School of Nursing and Midwifery is a partnership that is at the forefront of research-driven education, clinical practice and quality healthcare research.
• Professional Guidance
  • The academic team members are all registered professionals who hold extensive healthcare and teaching experience in their field.
• The 50/50 Approach
  • Learn both theory and practical skills in this 50% taught, 50% practice based programme.
• Interactive facilities
  • Practice nursing care in augmented reality and other simulations before applying them in real scenarios.
• Placement opportunities
  • We have good links with local healthcare providers, allowing you to gain practical hands on work experience in the local area.
• Accreditation(s)
  • Nursing and Midwifery Council

Course details

Course structure

Throughout this course you will learn a myriad of important skills to prepare you for a future career as a nursing associate. Learn a problem-solving approach to clinical practice, develop your communication and interpersonal skills, and learn the value of teamwork and leadership in the healthcare sector.

Learning and teaching

You’ll gain valuable experience working in clinical settings, including working alongside qualified professionals whilst studying full time. You’ll learn how to work with a range of population groups and conditions, giving you a wide breadth of knowledge to take forward with you in either your studies or career.

Assessment

The course includes a range of assessment styles and opportunities including essays, reflections, presentations and examinations. You will also be assessed within the practice environment, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your applied knowledge and skills in the development of key proficiencies.

Study modules

Year 1

• Compulsory modules
  • Study Skills for Foundation Degrees
  • Practice Based Learning 1
  • Science for Nursing Associates
  • Applied Social Science for Health and Social Care
  • Practice Based Learning 2
  • Promoting Health for Nursing Associates

Year 2

• Compulsory modules
  • Legal and Ethical Aspects of Evidence-Based Practice
  • Practice Based Learning 3
  • Integrated Care for Nursing Associates
  • Practice Based Learning 4

Careers

With this Nursing Associate foundation degree under your belt, you’ll be able to step into the healthcare profession as a Nursing Associate, or progress onto a nursing undergraduate degree. This course broadens available routes into the healthcare profession and helps both new and existing healthcare employees to take the next step in their career.

Entry requirements

• Standard offer
  • UCAS Tariff Points: 64
  • A Level: CC
  • IB Points: 24
  • BTEC: MPP or MM
• Specific entry requirements
  • A Level: Work based level 3 qualification relevant to health care e.g. advanced apprenticeship, level 3 NVQ or other vocational / A Level qualification.
  • GCSE: English and Maths to GCSE Grade C (4) or above, or equivalent
  • DBS enhanced clearance
  • Occupational Health clearance

Tuition fees

• Home (UK) full time: £9,535
• International full time: £16,900

Additional costs

Please be aware that some courses will involve some additional costs that are not covered by your fees. Specific additional costs for this course are detailed below.