BSc Adult Nursing (Carmarthen Campus),
About this course
BSc in Nursing (Adult), an NMC-approved and HEIW-commissioned programme covering care from early adulthood through to geriatrics. Approximately half of the teaching takes place at the St David's Park Campus in Carmarthen, with the other half comprising clinical placements across NHS and independent healthcare settings in Southwest Wales.
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 70%
- Learning opportunities: 56%
- Assessment and feedback: 71%
- Academic support: 60%
- Organisation and management: 30%
- Learning resources: 76%
- Student voice: 53%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 125 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 68%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 11%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 37%
- Other Health Professionals: 28%
- Therapy professionals: 8%
- Health associate professionals: 6%
- Caring personal services: 3%
- Find their work meaningful: 92%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 83%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 455 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 2%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 86%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 50%
- Access course: 25%
- A degree: 15%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (adult).
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Adult Nursing (Carmarthen Campus), at Swansea University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £38,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Adult nursing.
What do graduates of BSc Adult Nursing (Carmarthen Campus), at Swansea University do next?
89% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Adult Nursing (Carmarthen Campus), at Swansea University?
70% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Adult Nursing (Carmarthen Campus), at Swansea University?
The average entrant had 121 UCAS points.
Is BSc Adult Nursing (Carmarthen Campus), at Swansea University accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (adult).
How many students continue on BSc Adult Nursing (Carmarthen Campus), at Swansea University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.