University of Bedfordshire
Nursing Associate Practitioner FdSc
University of Bedfordshire

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Nursing Associate Practitioner FdSc and other courses in Nursing & Health Care (General) at University of Bedfordshire for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Nursing & Health Care (General).

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Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £31129 £28294 £30455
25-75 percentile range £26984 - £34795 £21490 - £34158 £22442 - £37397

Course Description

This course has been designed and developed with practice partners, students, and service users and carers, who are also involved in its delivery and evaluation. This course focuses on issues of direct relevance to the achievement of registered nursing associate status, whilst pursuing a foundation degree course of study in a supported learning environment, where the safety of people is of primary consideration. On completion of the course you will have met the NMC (2018) Standards of proficiency for nursing associates. Success in the course provides eligibility for you to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Nursing Associate.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Nursing & Health Care (General)

Qualification requirements

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 5.0
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 6.0
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Nursing Associate Practitioner, FdSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

University Rankings

Positions of University of Bedfordshire in top UK and global rankings.

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About University of Bedfordshire

The University of Bedfordshire is a publicly funded university located in Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire, England. One of the main campuses, in Luton, is home to the university’s Business, Media, Art & Design, Science, Computing, Law, Psychology, and Social Sciences schools. The Bedford campus is just a twenty minute walk from the town centre, and is home to the Primary Education, Secondary Education, Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences, and Tourism schools.

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Student composition of University of Bedfordshire

undergraduates:
10090
postgraduates:
3170
Total:
13260
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Where is this programme taught

Bedford Campus
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