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Higher Level Apprenticeship Nursing Associate
- Study level:
- Undergraduate
- Awarded by:
- University of St Mark & St John
Course summary
Nursing associates work with healthcare support workers and registered nurses to provide care and treatment in a wide range of health and care settings. This two-year foundation degree is a flexible, practice-based course, which will enable apprentices to provide high quality, person-centred care across the lifespan.
This two-year foundation degree is delivered within a supportive learning environment. It offers perspectives on health, ill health, health promotion and protection, life sciences and nursing practice in a range of settings. It comprises approximately 50% theory and 50% practice, across the required 2300 programme hours. The Nursing Associate programme is a flexible, authentic practice learning course aimed to develop competent, confident and compassionate Nursing Associates, providing high quality, safe and responsive person-centred care across the lifespan in diverse care setting. This course includes significant practice (or work-based) learning.
Apprentices will have the opportunity to achieve national proficiencies relating to the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates. This will enable them to become an accountable professional, promote health and prevent ill health, provide and monitor care, work as part of a team, improve safety and the quality of care, and contribute to integrated care.
In Year 1 they will be introduced to the foundations for nursing associate practice in which they will develop knowledge of the principles that underpin professional practice and patient care. In Year 2 they will prepare to undertake the professional role of the nursing associate and gain the skills and experience required to become a partner in care with both their patients and members of the multidisciplinary team.
Why study at Marjon?
• First-class facilities used by world-class athletes
• Small, person-focused university with a big personality
• No.1 university in England for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2023)
• Southwest University of the Year for Student Life and Student Support (WhatUni Student Choice Award 2022)
• No.3 university in England for Learning Community (National Student Survey 2022)
Modules
Year 1
Higher Education and Digital Skills for Health Professionals
Clinical Practice 1
Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology
Foundations of Professional Practice
Diverse Perspectives
Therapeutic Interventions
Year 2
Clinical Practice 2
Public Health and Health Promotion
Professional Development
Skills across the Life Span
Research in Evidence Based Practice
End Point Assessment Gateway for Nursing Associate Apprentices
Assessment method
Reflective Essay
Practice Assessment Document
Portfolio of Evidence
Ongoing Achievement Record
Exam
Essay
Presentation
Medication Exam
Health Promotion Campaign
Clinical Exam
Poster
Social Media Campaign
Small Scale Project
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
Apply by
29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- FNA2
- Institution code:
- P63
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Plymouth Marjon University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
29 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- FNA2
- Institution code:
- P63
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
We are unable to consider international students for this course
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 72 - 120 points
Science subjects/content is desirable from level 3 qualifications
A level - DDD - BBB
Excluding General Studies
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP - DDM
From a BTEC Extended Diploma, or a combination of equivalent BTEC qualifications
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 30 credits at Merit grade
T Level - P - M
Equivalent qualifications may be considered, including workplace delivered NVQs
We are looking for applicants who are passionate about health care professions and providing person centred care.
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- Health checks
English language requirements
GCSE English and Maths required at Grade C or 4 or above, or acceptable equivalent.
Historical entry grades data
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £15000 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £15000 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £15000 | Whole course |
| Wales | £15000 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £15000 | Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | £15000 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
We are unable to accept international students.
We can only accept EU applications if the applicant is holding Settled or Pre-settled status
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Course contact details
Main Contact
Email:admissions@marjon.ac.uk
Phone:01752 636890
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