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FdA Health and Wellbeing (Nursing Associate) - Higher Apprenticeship
Institution code: | S82 |
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UCAS code: | N/A |
Start date: | September 2025 |
Duration: | Two years full-time |
Location: | Ipswich |
Typical Offer: | 80 UCAS tariff points (or above), CDD (A-Level), MMP (BTEC), Pass A*-C (T level) |
Institution code: | S82 |
---|---|
UCAS code: | N/A |
Start date: | September 2025 |
Duration: | Two years full-time |
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Location: | Ipswich |
Typical Offer: | 80 UCAS tariff points (or above), CDD (A-Level), MMP (BTEC), Pass A*-C (T level) |
Overview
The University of Suffolk boasts extensive experience in administering Foundation Degrees, along with several pre-registration programmes, including Nursing Associates, Nursing, Midwifery, Radiography, and Social Work. This experience, coupled with substantial input from employers, has influenced the structure and content of our programme.
A pivotal element is the collaboration between the University and local healthcare providers within the NHS, private, voluntary, and independent sectors. This partnership allows you to learn while employed, combining classroom-based theory with practical experience through work-based learning.
Apprentices enrolled in the FdA Health and Wellbeing (Nursing Associate) - Higher Apprenticeship course at the University enjoy close working relationships with the teaching team and other experts in the field of health and care from our practice partners in the NHS and other local healthcare providers. You will benefit from our academic staff here taking the time to know each student individually and provide support throughout your academic journey with us, as well as earn while you learn. Apprentices of the Nursing Associate programme will gain experience across all four fields of nursing – Child, Adult, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities.
For more information about the University's affiliation with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), please refer to the PSRB Register.
This FdA Health and Wellbeing (Nursing Associate) - Higher Apprenticeship is offered only to students undertaking the course as part of their employment. For more information on how to apply, visit our Apprenticeships page.
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This module introduces learners to the experience of Higher Education, providing a sound foundation for clinical practice and exploring the nursing associate role.
This module introduces learners to human anatomy and physiology.
This module explores the fundamentals of communication and interpersonal skills that are required to facilitate effective therapeutic relationships and team working.
This module explores the fundamental bio-psycho-social theories of ill health and the changing health needs of a population.
This module is designed to support learners in exploring how the theoretical components of the course relate to practice enabling learners to reflect on their development.
This module explores the principles of pharmacology, professional guidelines, legislation and ethical issues which impacts the safe management of medicines to enhance the learner’s knowledge and skills.
This module introduces the learner to the social determinants of health, health inequalities and the principles of health promotion.
This module introduces the principles of research; exploring evidence-based practice and leadership skills to be able to confidently supervise, support and motivate others.
This module is designed to support learners in exploring how the theoretical components of the course relate to practice enabling learners to reflect on their development.
Entry Requirements
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Nursing Associate apprenticeship will be well placed to take advantage of a variety of career openings which exist in the health and social care sector. On graduation you will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). This provides you with an extremely marketable recognised professional qualification, giving you the opportunity to work in England in verity of health and social care environments. Graduates completing the FdA in Health and Wellbeing apprenticeship may be eligible to apply for different degree pathways, such as the Adult and Mental Health Nursing Degree Apprenticeship.
Facilities and Resources
The Health and Wellbeing building provides students with a variety of state-of-the-art clinical simulation facilities, including two simulated hospital wards, a midwifery birthing unit, physiotherapy teaching spaces, a sports and exercise facility and a working radiography imaging suite. The building also hosts the Institute of Health and Wellbeing Research and the Integrated Care Academy.
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