Nursing Associate

There is some flexibility when it comes to routes in to studying this programme. Combinations of qualifications and / or experience are outlined below.

• 72 UCAS tariff points, CDE at A levels, MMP at Extended diploma – not subject-specific.
• 32 UCAS tariff points, EE at A Levels, PPP at Extended diploma. Level 3 qualifications must be in a related healthcare subject.
• No Level 3 qualification but a minimum of one years’ experience working in a healthcare role. You should also hold the Care Certificate.
  
  

If you are unsure whether we could make you an offer or you have any questions, you can get in touch with our admissions team who will be able to advise you.

All applicants must have a Level 2 English qualification (GCSE Grade 4-9 / A-C) or Level 2 Functional Skills English. You must also have a Level 2 Maths qualification (GCSE Grade 4-9 / A-C) or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths.

Applicants who meet the course entry requirements will be invited to attend an interview which will assess your values and how you can demonstrate the ability to learn behaviours, in accordance with The Code (NMC, 2018).

You must declare at the point of application and interview any criminal convictions (spent and otherwise), as this will determine your eligibility to progress through the application process. 

Once you have been offered and accepted a place on your programme, you will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (adult and child workforce) and send a copy of the DBS certificate to our admissions team. If you have any criminal convictions, a risk assessment will be undertaken to determine your suitability for the programme and profession.   

• All successful applicants MUST complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and this is at the applicant’s expense.
• Applicants MUST sign up to the DBS Update Service within 30 days in receiving their certificate
• International applicants require equivalent overseas checks

In addition, you must declare any criminal cautions or convictions during your programme (at the point they occur) to your course leader, as this may affect your ability to continue with or complete your programme. An annual DBS update service check will be conducted each year to ensure compliance.

• The completion of a health declaration is required before commencement of your chosen programme. The health declaration documentation will be provided once you accept your place on the programme.
• Any health conditions you declare will be assessed on a case-by-case basis as to whether you are able to commence the programme, complete all elements of the programme (including practice-based learning). Reasonable adjustments can be put in place as needed.
• Occupational Health clearance includes undertaking any required immunisations
• Any delay to providing health clearance information may affect course commencement and progression. This can have financial consequences.

If you have prior study at University level (Cert HE, foundation degree, or degree) you may be able to apply for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) for some modules. Find out more on our website or by emailing [email protected].

We welcome applications from mature students (aged 21 and over) and do not necessarily require the same academic qualifications as school leaving applicants, although some entry requirements may still apply for Professionally Accredited Courses. We accept Access to Higher Education Diplomas and make offers on an individual basis.

Please read the entry requirements for your country – and contact our admissions team if you have questions.

This programme does not meet the UKVI requirements for Student Visa sponsorship as the exit award for the programme is below degree level and we are not able to support international applicants who are applying for a visa on this programme.