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Nursing Associate

  • FdSc
  • 2 Years
  • Full-time
  • September 2026
  • Undergraduate
City Campus
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Course summary

Why study the Nursing Associate programme at Liverpool John Moores University?

  • Qualify as a nursing associate with eligibility to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

  • Nursing associates provide care that bridges the roles of registered nurses and health care assistants, and work across all healthcare settings

  • After completing your two year foundation degree, you have the option to apply to enter the midpoint of our BSc (Hons) Nursing degrees

  • Also available as a degree apprenticeship for employees of our partner organisations

  • 95% of students surveyed said the academic support on our nursing courses was good or very good (National Student Survey 2024)

About your course
Do you aspire to work in the nursing profession, but don't currently have the A Level or BTEC qualifications to apply? Liverpool John Moores' new Nursing Associate foundation degree could be the ideal way for you to start your journey to becoming a registered healthcare professional.

When you successfully complete this two-year foundation degree, you will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a nursing associate.

Nursing associates play a vital role in patient care and are a key part of the nursing team. Working closely with registered nurses and healthcare support workers, nursing associate duties can include:

  • performing and recording clinical observations, for example, blood pressure, temperature, respirations and pulse

  • undertaking clinical tasks including venepuncture (taking bloods) and electrocardiograms (ECGs)

  • supporting individuals and their families and carers at emotionally difficult times during their care

  • discussing and sharing information with registered nurses on a patient's condition, behaviour, activity and responses

  • ensuring the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times

  • recognising issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults

  • You can read more about the role of a nursing associate on the NHS Health Careers website

LJMU's FdSc Nursing Associate gives you lots of chances for hands on clinical skills practice, whilst supporting you to develop a robust knowledge base. Our professional tutors, student mentors and support staff are all here to help you progress through the foundation degree confidently and successfully.

Whether you decide to enter work as a registered nursing associate, or go on to apply to the half-way point of a BSc (Hons) Nursing degree, this foundation route offers a fantastic, accessible way to join the healthcare profession.

Modules

Please visit the Liverpool John Moores University website for detailed module information.

Assessment method

Formative assessment is diagnostic in nature and is concerned with the development of the student, in identifying strengths and areas for development in addition to providing the students with feedback on their progress during the learning process.

Formative assessment will take place both within the theoretical and practice learning environment. To prepare for theoretical assessment students will be given the opportunity to practice the appropriate skills that relate to the variety of assessment methods that are utilised throughout the programme. This will enable them to adequately prepare for written, verbal, practical and examination forms of assessment in each year of study.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Nursing and Midwifery Council

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • City Campus

Study options

  • FdSc • Full-time • 2 Years

Start dates

  • September 2026

Apply by
14 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:
B790
Institution code:
L51
Campus name:
City Campus
Campus Code:
C
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 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:
B790
Institution code:
L51
Campus name:
City Campus
Campus Code:
C

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff 32 points

A minimum of 32 UCAS points which can be achieved through A level or BTEC National Extended Diploma. A minimum of two GCSE's which must include Maths and English at grade C or above OR level 2 Equivalency in Numeracy and Literacy.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
All applicants are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS and Occupational Health Clearance.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Recognition of prior learning that is capable of being mapped to the Standards of proficiency for registered nurses and programme outcomes, up to a maximum of 50 percent of the programme, is permitted (NMC Standards for Pre-registration Nursing Associate Programmes, 2023: 1.5).

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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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

All figures are subject to yearly increases. Tuition fees are subject to parliamentary approval.

Sponsorship information

Please see our Bursaries and Scholarships page for more information: https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/discover/fees-and-funding/bursaries-and-scholarships

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