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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Singleton Park Campus 1
Full Time
SEP-26
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Singleton Park Campus 1
Full Time
MAR-26
3 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Singleton Park Campus 1
Full Time
SEP-26
3 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Singleton Park Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
3 Years
Select a an exam type
Our internationally recognised Adult Nursing degree course will give you the skills and experience to launch a rewarding career in this diverse and essential profession. Over the course of this carefully-integrated, 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 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. Half of your teaching takes 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 south west Wales. These include placements in the NHS and independent sector in hospitals and community settings.On 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. Job prospects are excellent, with 99% of our nursing graduates employed in a professional or managerial job within six months (Destination of Leavers Study, 2018) You can expect a starting salary of £24,214 rising to £43,772 for a highly experienced staff nurse. Specialist nurses and practice managers can earn £45,000.
Exam type
A levelA level:
BCC - BBB Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
104 - 112 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D24M18P3 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D21M18P6 Grades / Points required
GCSE/National 4/National 5:
A minimum of five grade A-C GCSE passes including Welsh/English language, Maths and a Physical Science or Double Award Science are required. In certain circumstances Key Skills Level 2 in Application of Number will be accepted in lieu of GCSE Mathematics and Key Skills Level 2 in Communication will be accepted in lieu of GCSE Welsh/English Language, if undertaken since September 2015. If you are offered a place you will need a satisfactory character reference, an Occupational Health Check and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check or approved equivalent. For applicants whose first language is not English we require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all components before starting the programme (this is an NMC requirement). You will only be interviewed if you already have an IELTS score of 6.5 overall and in each component. Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
32 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDM Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024):
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WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales:
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Students living in
DomesticFREE
Students from Domestic
NHS funded
£19,450 per year
Students from EU
Residence Cost – 176 Cost per week
£20,400 per year
Students from International
This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
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