Award requirements: how many credits are needed for award?

The Foundation Degree in Science in Health and Social Care: Nursing Associate is awarded on the basis of credit acquired during your programme of study. In some circumstances, you may be eligible for an early exit award if you do not achieve the full requirements for the award for which you registered. The type of award you receive will be dependent on the number of credits you have achieved and at what level.

Award of Foundation Degree in Science:

• 240 credits including:

  • • 120 credits at Level 5/Intermediate (Stage 2)

    • 120 credits at Level 4/Certificate level (Stage 1)

Award of Certificate of Higher Education:

• 120 credits at Level 4/Certificate level (Stage 1)

Once you have successfully completed all the modules on the Foundation Degree and met the criteria for the End-point assessment Gateway, you will be eligible for End Point Assessment (an Exam Board) and to receive your apprenticeship.