PGCert Adult Critical Care Nursing at Swansea University

Programme overview

The PGCert Adult Critical Care Nursing prepares registered nurses to deliver safe, evidence-based care for critically ill adults and aligns with the CC3N National Framework, enabling Step 2 and Step 3 critical care competencies. It is commissioned by Health Education and Improvement Wales and delivered with Swansea Bay and Hywel Dda University Health Boards.

Department: School of Health and Social Care | Duration: 1 year part-time | Intake: September | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Two 30-credit compulsory modules: Enhancing Critical Care Nursing Practice (September to January) and The Proficient Critical Care Nurse (January to June). The curriculum covers advanced clinical practice, leadership and quality improvement.

Career pathways

Graduates achieve Step 3 competencies and a nationally recognised critical care nursing qualification, positioning them for roles such as Critical Care Ward Manager, Practice Educator or advanced clinical competencies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must be registered critical care nurses employed in a critical care or cardiac intensive care unit, with employer support, and nominated by Swansea Bay University Health Board or Hywel Dda University Health Board. They must have completed Step One competencies of the National Competency Framework for Registered Nurses in Adult Critical Care and an introductory critical care course, and hold a BSc in Nursing (level 6) and GCSE grade C or above in English or Welsh (or equivalent). The course is not open to international applicants.

Domestic applicants: GBP 2,750 for the whole programme (2026/27). Part-time, September 2026 entry. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year part-time

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