Nursing (Adult) - Carmarthen

Swansea University

Course OverviewOur internationally recognised Adult Nursing degree course will give you the skills and experience to launch a rewarding career in this diverse and essential profession.Throughout this three-year BSc programme, you will learn about the holistic needs of people from early adulthood until old age and develop the professional skills to provide high-quality nursing care in a range of clinical and community settings.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.Based at our St David’s Park campus in Carmarthen, half of your teaching will take place in the university and the other half in healthcare settings. We have excellent working relationships with many healthcare providers, so you will have access to a wide range of clinical experiences across southwest Wales. These include placements in the NHS and independent sector in hospitals and community settings.Why Adult Nursing at Carmarthen?We have an outstanding reputation for nursing at Swansea and are ranked in the Top 10 in the UK for Nursing (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024). Our academic staff are qualified nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals, many of whom are also practising clinicians, providing 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.Nursing CareersOn graduation, you will be eligible to apply for Registered Nurse (Adult) status with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and to register as a nurse for work in EU and EEA.Careers and EmployabilitySwansea Employability Academy (SEA) 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 fairsIndividual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers AdvisersHelp with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunitiesAccess to information resources on a wide range of career management topicsAdvice and guidance on postgraduate study and fundingFunding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.