Department of Health Sciences

Foundation Degree in Science in Health and Social Care: Nursing Associate (apprenticeship)

Cohort 6 - 2025/26

Introduction

Introduction to the department
Together York
Purpose of this handbook

Your department

Welcome to your department
Student Services
Staff contacts
Communicating with you
Departmental facilities
Health, safety and security
Your supervisor
Departmental committees
Course reps/ Student Action Groups
Equality, diversity and inclusion

Your programme of study

Studying nursing at York
Programme aims and learning outcomes
Teaching and learning strategy
Assessment strategy
Stage 1 module assessments
Stage 2 module assessments
Programme structure and progression
Student evaluation of modules/ student perceptions of teaching
Credit-weighting
Professional, statutory and regulatory body (PSRB) accreditation
Problems with your programme
Change your plan - break in learning, transferring or withdrawal

Teaching and learning

Studying at university
Teaching methods
Code of conduct
Attendance and absence
Feedback on learning and assessment
What do I need to do to succeed in my programme?
Academic integrity
Ethics
Departmental study support
Managing your workload through independent study
Online resources - IT facilities, VLE and others
Library
Study spaces
Study skills
Languages for all (LFA)
Prizes

Practice experience

Practice allocation
Support in practice
Practice learning
Assessment in practice
Uniform and personal appearance guidance
Electronic ongoing achievement record in practice (E-OAR)
Practice hours
Practice module evaluation

Assessment, progression and award

Assessment, marking, feedback and standards
Assessment methods
Formal examination requirements
Assessment format and submission of work
Penalties
Failure to submit
How is my work marked?
What happens if I fail a module?
Resits, repeats and readmission
Programme extensions and termination
Exceptional circumstances affecting assessment
Submitting an appeal
External examiners
Your final degree classification
Award requirements: how many credits are needed for award?

Rules and responsibilities

Regulations and student discipline
Campus rules
Complaints
Data protection

Support and wellbeing

Your department
Your college
Student unions
Student Hub
Student communities
Accessibility and disability support
Campus safety
Faith contacts
Support for harassment and sexual violence
Report + Support

Personal development and employability

Careers

Graduation and beyond

Graduation
Access to university services
References and transcripts
Keep in touch

Appendix

List of acronyms

Disclaimer

We have tried to ensure that the information contained in this document is accurate as of July 2025. Please check our website for any changes to this information.