Study Nursing (Adult) - Swansea at Swansea University in the UK, Nursing

Nursing (Adult) - Swansea

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What will I learn?

Our internationally recognised Adult Nursing degree course will give you the skills and experience to launch a rewarding career in this diverse and essential profession. Over the course of this carefully-integrated, three year BSc programme, you will learn about the holistic needs of people from early adulthood until old age and develop the professional skills to provide high quality nursing care in in a range of clinical and community settings. As you progress, you will develop the skills to assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate evidence-based care to promote the health and wellbeing of adults with acute and chronic conditions. Half of your teaching takes place in the university and the other half in healthcare settings. We have excellent working relationships with many healthcare providers, so you will have access to a wide range of clinical experiences across south west Wales. These include placements in the NHS and independent sector in hospitals and community settings.On graduation, you will be eligible to apply for Registered Nurse (Adult) status with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and to register as a nurse for work in EU and EEA. Job prospects are excellent, with 99% of our nursing graduates employed in a professional or managerial job within six months (Destination of Leavers Study, 2018) You can expect a starting salary of £24,214 rising to £43,772 for a highly experienced staff nurse. Specialist nurses and practice managers can earn £45,000.

Which department am I in?

Nursing

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£21,400.00 (US$ 27,637) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Singleton Park Campus

Singleton Park,

Swansea,

SA2 8PP, Wales, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£21,400.00 (US$ 27,637) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Singleton Park Campus 1

Singleton Park,

Swansea,

SA2 8PP, Wales, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Typical A-level OfferMinimum BBB at A level. Health or science-related courses are desirable.Typical Access to HE Offer24 Distinctions, 18 Merits, 3 PassesTypical BTEC OfferDDMTypical Welsh BACC OfferB and BB at A level or DD at BTECIrish Leaving Certificate - 360A minimum of five grade A-C GCSE passes including Welsh/English language, Maths and a Physical Science or Double Award Science are required.In certain circumstances Key Skills Level 2 in Application of Number will be accepted in lieu of GCSE Mathematics and Key Skills Level 2 in Communication will be accepted in lieu of GCSE Welsh/English Language, if undertaken since September 2015.You will also need to demonstrate:A strong educational profile in the previous three to five yearsA detailed understanding of and commitment to Adult NursingCare experience is helpful but not essentialYou will be expected to participate in group discussions, teamwork and individual tasks during interviewsThere is no advantage in applying to both Swansea and Carmarthen and we advise only applying to your preferred location.If you are offered a place you will also need:A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, or approved equivalentAn Occupational Health CheckYou should also familiarise yourself with the NHS Wales Values and Standards of Behaviour.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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