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Nursing Associate

Learn more about studying Nursing Associate as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Undergraduate pathway
  • Duration
    2 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    15,900GBP
  • Start date
    Jan
  • University ranking
    901-950

Program overview

What London South Bank University says about their program:

The Nursing Associate is a highly trained, generic, nursing support role in England designed to bridge the gap between Healthcare Support Workers and Registered Nurses to deliver hands-on, person-centred care as part of the multidisciplinary team. Successful completion of this course gives you registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Nursing Associate. It can also be a stepping-stone to becoming a Registered Nurse or progress in your career within the health and social care sector.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of high school/ secondary education

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2

    2) or equivalent.

English proficiency

English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree certificate or diploma
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of purpose or personal statement
  • Recommendation letters
  • Finance proof
  • Translations
  • Credential evaluations
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Scholarships at London South Bank University

  • 75% Accommodation Discount (January 2026 intake)

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    A 75% discount on accommodation fees at McLaren House for new, self-funded international fee-paying students joining LSBU for the January 2026 intake in select subject areas such as Engineering, Construction and STEM. Requires enrolling on a standard full-time undergraduate or postgraduate taught programme, paying tuition fees in full upfront by the given deadline, and being fully enrolled by the 26 January course start (including UK arrival and any online induction). Regional and subject-specific exclusions apply.

  • LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship

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    A £5,000 discount off headline gross tuition fees for the first year of study. Available to new, self-funded international fee-paying students who progress to LSBU immediately upon completing a pathway qualification with an eligible provider (including NCC Education, INTO Study, David Game College, Kaplan International Pathways, Study Group, Oxford International Education Group, NCUK, and other official LSBU articulation and progression partners). Applicants must also meet LSBU's academic and English-language entry requirements.

  • The Cambridge Education Group (CEG) Progression Award

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    A £5,000 tuition fee discount for the first year of undergraduate or postgraduate taught study. Open to new, self-funded international fee-paying students who progress directly from an LSBU pathway programme delivered by Cambridge Education Group (CEG), hold a standard CAS or iCAS, and begin their LSBU degree immediately after completing their pathway qualification.

  • The European Impact Scholarship

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    A £5,000 tuition fee discount per academic year for the entire duration of an undergraduate or postgraduate taught programme. Eligible applicants must be new, self-funded international fee-paying students from Europe, enrolling on a standard UG or PGT programme at LSBU, who have completed a recognised European pre-university qualification from one of the scholarship's listed eligible countries. Explicitly targeted at international (European) fee payers, not UK-domicile students.

  • The Global Success Scholarship

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    Part of LSBU's Future Global Graduate Awards, this scholarship offers a range of awards worth up to £4,000 (value varies by subject area), available to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. It is explicitly "open to all international students" on acceptance of their offer and payment of the early deposit amount, designed to help international students kickstart their global career at LSBU.

  • The Transnational Education (TNE) Partner Award

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    A £5,000 tuition fee discount per academic year, automatically applied to eligible new, self-funded international fee-paying students who join LSBU from one of its recognised global partner institutions (LSBU Transnational Education partners) and enrol on a standard full-time undergraduate or postgraduate taught programme, having completed their most recent qualification at that partner institution.

  • The Vice-Chancellor's International Merit Award

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    A merit-based award worth £2,000 per academic year, open to international undergraduate applicants. It recognises outstanding academic achievement: grades equivalent to AAB and above at UK A-level (approximately 75% or above in other international school-leaving qualifications). The award is explicitly "open to all international students" on acceptance of their offer and payment of the early deposit amount, and also helps fast-track the student visa process so recipients can start their studies on time.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

London South Bank University provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. London South Bank University encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    from £14,900 to £16,900 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    from £15,500 to £21,058 per year

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What is the cost of living near London South Bank University?

Category Cost  (in British Pound Sterling)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre£2,200
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre£1,592
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)£126
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)£31
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)£14Range: £7 to £23· London average
Monthly public transport pass£78
Monthly grocery basket£149
Coffee shop drink£4
Cinema or cultural event ticket£15
Gym membership£51

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced) and numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for London South Bank University

Navigating the visa process is a crucial step in your study abroad journey. Make sure to seek guidance and support to ensure you meet all necessary requirements for your time at London South Bank University.