BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing (Carmarthen Campus) at Swansea University

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing is an NMC-approved, HEIW-commissioned degree taught at St David's Park Campus in Carmarthen. It covers the holistic needs of people from early adulthood through to old age, grounded in person-centred, evidence-based and values-driven care. About half of the programme is university-based learning and half is placements in NHS and independent-sector hospital and community settings across South West Wales.

Faculty: School of Health and Social Care | Duration: 3 years full-time (blended study) | Intake: September | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 includes Introduction to Nursing and Health Care (Adult), Understanding Health and Illness (Adult) and Contexts of Care (Adult). Year 2 includes Acute Care (Adult), Palliative Care for People Living with Long-term Conditions (Adult) and Ensuring Quality Care (Adult); Year 3 includes Care of the Adult with Complex Needs, Advancing Nursing Practice and Preparation for Professional Practice.

Career pathways

Graduates are eligible to apply for Registered Nurse (Adult) status with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and to register as a nurse for work in the EU and EEA. Graduates can work in direct patient care, advanced clinical roles, leadership, education or research, and can apply for vacancies across Wales through the Student Streamlining Scheme; a starting salary of 28,407 GBP rising to 57,349 GBP for a highly experienced staff nurse is quoted.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A level typical offer BBB-BCC (health or science-related subjects desirable; Welsh Baccalaureate accepted as an A level). Access to HE: 21 Distinctions, 18 Merits, 6 Passes. BTEC DDM-DMM. International Baccalaureate 32. Irish Leaving Certificate 360. The grade range covers standard and contextual offers; applicants meeting contextual criteria receive a lower offer within the range. GCSE: at least five passes at grades A-C including Welsh/English language, Maths and a physical science or Double Award Science (Key Skills Level 2 in Application of Number or Communication may be accepted in lieu of GCSE Maths or English/Welsh if taken since September 2015). Applicants must show a strong educational profile over the previous three to five years and a detailed understanding of and commitment to Adult Nursing; care experience is helpful but not essential. A satisfactory educational reference is required. Applicants who meet the criteria are invited to interview (in person or by telephone/video), including group discussion, teamwork and individual tasks. Offer holders need an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and an Occupational Health check.

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time (blended study)

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