BSc Adult Nursing (Swansea),
About this course
BSc in Nursing (Adult), covering the holistic care of people from early adulthood through to geriatrics. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme is NMC-approved and HEIW-commissioned, with approximately half of teaching delivered on university-based learning and the remainder through placements in healthcare settings across Southwest Wales, in NHS and independent sector hospitals and community settings.
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What students say
Based on about 41 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 69%
- Learning opportunities: 70%
- Assessment and feedback: 66%
- Academic support: 78%
- Organisation and management: 31%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 59%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 100 students who started
- Continued on course: 82%
- Left higher education: 18%
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 120 students who started
- A levels: 62%
- Access course: 15%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 11%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (adult).
Modules
- Introduction to Nursing and Health Care (Adult)
- Cyflwyniad i Nyrsio a Gofal Iechyd (Oedolyn)
- Understanding health and Illness (Adult)
- Deall iechyd a salwch (Oedolion)
- Contexts of Care (Adult)
- Cyd-destunau o Ofal (Oedolion)
- Acute Care (Adult)
- Gofal Acíwt (Oedolyn)
- Palliative care for people living with long-term conditions (Adult)
- Gofal Lliniarol i Bobl sy'n Byw gyda Chyflyrau Hirdymor (Oedolion)
- Ensuring Quality Care (Adult)
- Sicrhau Gofal o Safon (Oedolyn)
- Practice and theory hours requirement
- Care of the Adult with Complex Needs (Adult)
- Gofal yr Oedolyn ag Anghenion Cymhleth (Oedolyn)
- Advancing Nursing Practice (Adult)
- Gwella Ymarfer Nyrsio (Oedolion)
- Preparation for professional practice (Adult)
- Paratoi ar gyfer Ymarfer Proffesiynol (Oedolion)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Adult Nursing (Swansea), 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 (Swansea), 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 (Swansea), at Swansea University?
69% 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 (Swansea), at Swansea University?
The average entrant had 130 UCAS points.
Is BSc Adult Nursing (Swansea), 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 (Swansea), at Swansea University?
82% of students continued into their second year, and 18% left higher education.