Nursing (Adult), Part-time BSc (Hons)

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Key Course Details

Mode of Study: Blended Study
Typical Offer (view equivalents): BBB-BCC
Location: Singleton Park Campus

Start Date	Tuition Fees - Year 1
Sep 2026	NHS

Course Overview

Our internationally recognised Adult Nursing degree will give you the skills and experience to enter a rewarding career in this diverse and essential profession.

This part-time variant of our Adult Nursing programme can be delivered at either our Singleton Park Campus, Swansea or at our St Davids Park Campus, Carmarthen, where you will study for 3 days a week. It is aimed at current Healthcare Support Workers and will provide you the skills and experience you need to launch a rewarding career in this diverse and essential profession.

Over the course of this NMC-approved and HEIW-commissioned programme, you will learn about the holistic needs of people, from early adulthood through to geriatrics.

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.

Grounded in the philosophy of person-centred, evidence-based, and values-driven care, the programme emphasises compassion, inclusivity, and partnership with people, families, and communities.

We aim to develop reflective, accountable practitioners who can respond to the complex and changing health needs of society, and can contribute to improving health outcomes in Wales, the UK, and internationally.

Approximately half of your teaching is formed of university-based learning, and the other half takes the form of placements in healthcare settings. We have excellent relationships with many healthcare providers, so you will have access to a wide range of placements across Southwest Wales, which take place in the NHS and the independent sector, in hospitals and community settings.

Why Adult Nursing at Swansea University?

We have an outstanding reputation for nursing, and are currently ranked:

3^rd in the UK for Career Prospects (Assessed under General Nursing, Guardian University Guide 2026)
4^th in the UK for Research Quality (Complete University Guide 2026)
6^th in the UK for Graduate Prospects (Complete University Guide 2026)
7^th in the UK for Graduate Prospects (Times Good University Guide 2026)

Our academic staff are all qualified nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals, many of which are also practicing clinicians, ensuring we can provide an exceptional combination of theoretical rigour, professional insight and practical expertise.

We have very strong links with Welsh health boards, opening up clinical placement opportunities for you in a variety of settings in both urban and rural locations. Meanwhile, the nearest hospital shares a border with our Singleton Campus.

If you are a UK student who can commit to working in Wales for two years after graduating, you could get your tuition fees covered in full through the NHS Wales Bursary Scheme, as well as maintenance funding and a reduced rate loan from Student Finance.

See our NHS Funding webpage to check your eligibility for funding before applying.

Your Adult Nursing experience

Our nursing programme is purposefully designed to develop safe, effective, compassionate nurses who are prepared for the realities of modern, multidisciplinary healthcare environments.

You will have access to excellent facilities, including a realistic clinical suite so you can put your theoretical knowledge into practice, in an environment that closely reflects the actual conditions that you will experience when you go on placement in a hospital or community setting.

Nursing students also benefit from having access to SUSIM on both our Swansea and Carmarthen campuses; the largest installation of immersive wall technology in the world. This unique facility means you have the ability to practice key skills and teamwork in a variety of simulated real-life scenarios.

Nursing Careers

This programme offers a strong foundation for a lifelong career in nursing, whether in direct patient care, advanced clinical roles, leadership, education or research. Graduates are highly employable, with opportunities to work locally, nationally, or internationally.

After graduating, you will be eligible to apply for Registered Nurse (Adult) status with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and to register as a nurse for work in the EU and EEA.

UK students will also be able to access NHS funding to meet the cost of training. Those who receive the bursary will need to commit to remaining in employment in Wales in the public/private/independent health and social care sectors for up to two years following registration with the NMC.

The NHS Wales Shared Service Partnership (NWSSP), in agreement with NHS Wales health boards and universities across Wales, has developed and manages a matching process under the Student Streamlining Scheme. At the end of your programme, you will be able to apply for vacancies across Wales through the scheme.

You can expect a starting salary of £28,407 rising to £57,349 for a highly experienced staff nurse. Specialist nurses and practice managers can earn £50,056.

Modules

We're currently reviewing our curriculum to enhance your learning experience and embed skills that will benefit your future career. This means that some modules may be subject to change.

Year 1 (Level 4)

FHEQ 4 Undergraduate / HECert

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

None found.

Optional Modules

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students must select one of the following modules.

Core Modules with Welsh Language Option
Module Name	Module Duration	Credits	Module Code	Guidance
Introduction to nursing and health care (Adult)	Academic Year	40	SHN173
Cyflwyniad i Nyrsio a Gofal Iechyd (Oedolyn)	Academic Year	40	SHN173C

AND

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students must select one of the following modules.

Core Modules with Welsh Language Option
Module Name	Module Duration	Credits	Module Code	Guidance
Understanding health and Illness (Adult)	Academic Year	40	SHN174
Deall iechyd a salwch (Oedolion)	Academic Year	40	SHN174C

AND

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students must select one of the following modules.

Core Modules with Welsh Language Option
Module Name	Module Duration	Credits	Module Code	Guidance
Contexts of Care (Adult)	Academic Year	40	SHN175
Cydestunau o Ofal (Oedolion)	Academic Year	40	SHN175C

Year 2 (Level 5)

FHEQ 5 Undergraduate / HEDip

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

None found.

Optional Modules

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students must select one of the following modules.

Core Modules with Welsh Language Option
Module Name	Module Duration	Credits	Module Code	Guidance
Acute Care (Adult)	Academic Year	40	SHN2010
Gofal Aciwt Rhan-Amser (Oedolyn)	Academic Year	40	SHN2010C

AND

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students must select one of the following modules.

Core Modules with Welsh Language Option
Module Name	Module Duration	Credits	Module Code	Guidance
Care of the Person with a Long Term Condition and Palliative Care Needs (Adult)	Academic Year	40	SHN2011
Gofal yr Unigolyn a Chyflwr Tymor Hir ac Anghenion Gofal Lliniarol (Oedolyn)	Academic Year	40	SHN2011C

AND

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students must select one of the following modules.

Core Modules with Welsh Language Option
Module Name	Module Duration	Credits	Module Code	Guidance
Ensuring Quality Care (Adult)	Academic Year	40	SHN2012
Sicrhau Gofal o Safon (Oedolyn)	Academic Year	40	SHN2012C

Year 3 (Level 6)

FHEQ 6 Undergraduate / Honours

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules
Module Name	Module Duration	Credits	Module Code
Practice and theory hours requirement	Academic Year	0	SHG3127

Optional Modules

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students must select one of the following modules.

Core Modules with Welsh Language Option
Module Name	Module Duration	Credits	Module Code	Guidance
Care of the Adult with Complex Needs (Adult)	Academic Year	40	SHN3096
Gofal yr Oedolyn ag Anghenion Cymhleth (Oedolyn)	Academic Year	40	SHN3096C

AND

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students must select one of the following modules.

Core Modules with Welsh Language Option
Module Name	Module Duration	Credits	Module Code	Guidance
Advancing Nursing Practice (Adult)	Academic Year	40	SHN3097
Ymarfer Nyrsio Uwch (Oedolyn)	Academic Year	40	SHN3097C

AND

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students must select one of the following modules.

Core Modules with Welsh Language Option
Module Name	Module Duration	Credits	Module Code	Guidance
Preparation for professional practice (Adult)	Academic Year	40	SHN3098
Paratoi ar gyfer ymarfer proffesiynol (Oedolion)	Academic Year	40	SHN3098C

Entry Requirements

We consider all applicants on their own merits and welcome applications from students with a wide range of qualifications.

How You're Taught

At Swansea, you will benefit from a high-quality, research-informed education that combines a range of effective and inclusive teaching methods, carefully tailored to suit the needs of your course. Most courses are taught in person, on campus, giving you the opportunity to actively engage with other students, academic staff, and the wider university community.

You can expect a mix of lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical sessions - including laboratory work, skills training, or studio-based teaching where relevant to your discipline. These sessions are designed to encourage active participation, collaboration, and the development of both subject-specific and transferable skills.

Digital learning tools are also used to enhance your learning experience. These may include:

Recorded lectures to support flexible study and revision.
Virtual labs or simulated environments, particularly in science, healthcare, and technical disciplines.
Online resources on the university’s virtual learning environment (Canvas), including videos, reading materials, quizzes, and discussion forums.

This approach enables you to engage with and review content at your own pace while benefiting from the structure and support of in-person teaching.

This course may offer some modules taught through the medium of Welsh or bilingually for students who consider themselves to be fluent Welsh speakers. For more details on the provision available see the Welsh Provision expander below.

N.B If you are an international student studying with a Student Route Visa, please note that your timetabled activity, along with any additional supervisory activity (with Swansea University staff present) will take place on campus. In line with UKVI protocol, these sessions will be monitored and data made available on request.

Welsh Provision

Some provision

There are opportunities for Welsh speakers to study some elements of this course through the medium of Welsh but there is not yet enough provision to reach 40 credits in each year*.

Academi Hywel Teifi is here to support you throughout your time at Swansea University. We can offer you:

Access to generous Welsh-language study bursaries.
An interview through the medium of Welsh when applying for a place.
The option to receive your personal correspondence in Welsh, English or bilingually.
The option to write and submit your coursework or exams through the medium of Welsh (even if you have chosen to study in English), and your work will be marked in Welsh.
A Welsh-speaking Personal Tutor.
One-to-one support through the medium of Welsh to improve your academic skills.
An opportunity to gain an additional free qualification that serves as evidence of your Welsh language ability for future employers, namely the WJEC and Coleg Cymraeg's Welsh Language Certificate.
Opportunity to be a member of the Swansea University Branch of the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol.

To learn more about the above and all the opportunities available to you through the medium of Welsh, visit Academi Hywel Teifi's undergraduate pages.

* For the majority of scholarships, the standard benchmark is completing at least 40 credits per year through the medium of Welsh.

Professional Body Accreditation

Accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Meet Your Lecturers

Our degrees are taught by qualified nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals, who have a wealth of knowledge to pass on to our students.

You can find out more about our academic expertise on our staff pages.

Tuition Fees

Start Date	UK	International
September 2025	NHS
September 2026	NHS

Fees for full time undergraduate UK students may increase in subsequent years of study in line with the maximum regulated fee level set by the Welsh Government

You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

Current students: You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

Funding and Scholarships

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study.

To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

Academi Hywel Teifi at Swansea University and the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol offer a number of generous scholarships and bursaries for students who wish to study through the medium of Welsh or bilingually. For further information about the opportunities available to you, visit the Academi Hywel Teifi Scholarships and Bursaries page.

Please see our NHS Funding webpage to check your eligibility for funding before applying.

Additional Costs

Access to your own digital device/the appropriate IT kit will be essential during your time studying at Swansea University. Access to wifi in your accommodation will also be essential to allow you to fully engage with your programme. See our dedicated webpages for further guidance on suitable devices to purchase, and for a full guide on getting your device set up.

You may face additional costs while at university, including (but not limited to):

Travel to and from campus
Printing, photocopying, binding, stationery and equipment costs (e.g. USB sticks)
Purchase of books or texts
Gowns for graduation ceremonies

If you are an international student, you will need to pay a fee for the practical placement elements of the course. The clinical practice fee is £2,500 per year.

*Fees for full-time undergraduate international students will increase by 3% for each subsequent year of study.

Careers and Employability

The Careers and Employability Team will support you at each stage of your career journey helping you build a bright future.

Our career support services include:

Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
Advice and guidance on postgraduate study and funding
Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.

As a Swansea University graduate, you can access lifelong careers and employability support.

Academic Support

As well as subject specific support by college teaching staff and your personal tutor, the Centre for Academic Success provides courses, workshops and one-to-one support in areas such as:

Academic writing
Maths and statistics
Critical thinking
Time management
Digital skills
Presentation skills
Note taking
Revision, memory and exam techniques
English language skills (if English is not your first language).

In addition, if you have a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD), disability, mental health or medical condition, the Centre for Academic Success have Specialist Tutors to support your learning, working alongside the Disability Office and Wellbeing Service to support all your needs and requirements whilst studying at Swansea University.

We want to support the development of your competence in using digital media, to enhance your learning, engage in technologies in clinical practice, and protect yourself and the profession when you are online.

Find out more about how we embed digital literacy in the nursing curriculum.

Study Abroad and Global Opportunities

To learn more about study abroad, visit our Go Global webpages.

International summer programmes are open to students from all schools. Programmes typically range from 2 to 6 weeks, across destinations such as Sri Lanka, South Korea, Fiji, Bali, the USA and across Europe. For more information about programmes and eligibility visit our Summer Abroad webpages.

How to Apply

Email chhsadmissions@swansea.ac.uk

Cost is normally arranged through a local Health board education contract that has employed you as a HCSW. Please contact your educational lead within your health board.

Applicants who meet the entry requirements and selection criteria will be invited to interview, which may take place in person or via telephone/video call. Our Interview Tips explain more about what to expect.

Application Deadlines

We recommend that you submit your application to our courses as early as you can in advance of our application deadlines. Courses will close earlier than the application deadlines listed if all available places are filled. You can find further information on our Application Deadlines webpage.