Undergraduate Open Days
Register Your Interest NowWhen you study a Nursing Degree with us you will be part of a Top 30 University (The Guardian University Guide 2024) with a community that makes a difference to people's lives each and every day. We have over 25 years experience of training people across the breadth of clinical practice, and we are proud to be ranked as a Top 10 Nursing program (The Times Good University Guide 2024). Our caring student centred approach has put student experience and outcomes resulting in 100% Graduate Employability (HESA 2022) and 1st for Career prospects (The Guardian University Guide 2024).
New for 2024: Our new flexible part-time Adult Nursing degree has been developed to meet the needs of the modern student, considering the aspirations of individuals who wish to become registered nurses while recognising that for many, there are challenges with balancing life commitments and study.
Adult Nursing
Nicholas Costello talks about his experience of studying Adult Nursing at Swansea and how "nothing beats the feeling you get when you are helping someone in need."
Child Nursing
Daniel Roberts, and Emily Nue are studying Child Nursing at Swansea here they talk about the diverse skills you need to be talking to a baby or child in one moment and then an adult in the next.
Mental Health Nursing
Using her own life experience has helped Rachel Huggins learn to support others and be the best possible nurse she can be. Rachel is a third year Mental Health Nurse.
Learning Disability Nursing
Liz Hayday, Senior Lecturer of Learning Disability Nursing, talks about the skills you will gain while studying and how Swansea will help you become an exceptional learning disability nurse.
World-class facilities
Swansea University's Simulation and Immersive Learning Centre (SUSIM) utilises a variety of simulation-based education methodologies to support learners and teams to immerse, reflect and develop through real world scenarios.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ways you can visit us
Each year Swansea University hosts a number of Undergraduate Open Days, which take place in the autumn, spring and summer – this is your chance to visit our campus in Singleton, tour our state-of-the-art facilities, and join our topic conversations to learn more about our nursing degrees (where you can also speak to our current lecturers and nursing students).
Book your Open day place now!
Carmarthen Campus Virtual Information Sessions
We are excited to welcome you to a series of virtual events, introducing you to the career opportunities you could embark on by studying an Adult Nursing degree at Swansea University, St David's Park Carmarthen.
Please note that these events are for those interested in studying Adult Nursing at our satellite West Wales campus (St David’s Park, Jobswell Road, Carmarthen, SA31 3HB) and not on Swansea University Singleton Park Campus.
- Friday 14th March 2025 (18:00/19:00)
- Wednesday 14th May 2025 (18:00/19:00)
- Tuesday 15th July 2025 (18:00/19:00)
Nursing Student Experience
Find out what our Nursing students think about studying nursing with us, from lectures and placements to studying by the sea - view our student stories to find out more...
Carlie Andrews
Mikey Denman
Jessica Bain
The encouragement of the university to ensure student nurses are involved in extracurricular activities such as the Royal College of Nursing and other amazing roles to help students not only develop their social skills but also their career and networking skills.
Learn more about Carlie's student story...
"As a Welsh speaker, Swansea University and Coleg Cymraeg have offered me incredible opportunities, to be part of the S4C documentary 'Nurses' by following my student journey in the first year of the nursing course. It was an unforgettable experience. I have also been given opportunities to represent the Coleg Cymraeg and Swansea University by sharing my experiences as a nursing student with prospective students in schools as they consider their next step after A levels."
Find out more about Mikey's Student Story
Nursing at Swansea seems to open many doors. Being part of the Leadership Academy with fellow healthcare students has really opened doors for me, and recently I attend the Florence Nightingale Commemoration Service at St Pauls Cathedral, London, which will definitely be a highlight of my nursing degree...
Read more of Jessica Bain's story here
Fully Funded Degree
Choosing to follow your passion for healthcare could pay. This range of degrees is fully funded via the NHS Wales Bursary Scheme.
What this could mean for you is, if you commit to working for NHS Wales for a period after you graduate your tuition will be fully covered by the NHS Wales Bursary, as well as maintenance funding of up to £4,491 and the full amount of student loan from Student Finance.
Find out about the NHS Wales Bursary SchemeOur Nursing Course Options
Adult Nursing
Child Nursing
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Learning Disability Nursing
Mental Health Nursing
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Our Adult Nursing courses bring together an academic staff of qualified nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals. Whilst you train to become a specialist adult nurse you will benefit from our strong links with our local health boards, and our outstanding realistic clinical training suites which include integrated virtual reality.
Our Adult Nursing Course Options:
- Adult Nursing (Part-time), BSc (Hons)
- Adult Nursing (Flexible Part-time), BSc (Hons)
- Adult Nursing (Carmarthen), BSc (Hons)
- Adult Nursing, MSc
*International students applying to our BSc Adult Nusing (Swansea) course may be eligible for our fully-funded option – head to our International Nursing Applicants page for more information
Studying Child Nursing at Swansea you will be trained by a variety of expert clinicians ranging from doctors, nurses, and other allied healthcare professionals. As a student you will benefit from our virtual reality and clinical skills suites giving you the training and skills to respond to real-life scenarios on placement or upon qualification.
Our Child Nursing Course Options:
Learning Disability Nursing employs a range of learning and teaching strategies enabling you to start a rewarding and successful career as a specialist Learning Disability Nurse. Sharing our state-of-the-art clinical skills suites which include the largest virtual reality training facility in Europe. You will benefit from knowledge and skills from a broad variety of clinicians including nurses, doctors, and allied healthcare professionals.
Our Learning Disability Nursing Course:
Our Mental Health Nursing degree will equip you with the skills and experiences enabling you to successfully treat and interact with patients on placement or on qualification. You will gain these skills through the experienced and qualified teaching staff and our state-of-the-art clinical skills labs and virtual reality training facilities.
Our Mental Health Nursing Options:
Discuss your options with our Head of Nursing
Not sure whether to study full-time, part-time or on our flexible course? Discuss your options with Catherine Norris, our Head of Nursing:
Mrs Catherine Norris
Associate Professor,
Nursing
99% Employability
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.
Find out more about student life at Swansea
Your Interview
We interview applicants for many of our NHS Careeers courses, including Nursing, Healthcare Sciences, Pharmacy and Social Work.
We have created a ‘top tips’ guide to let you know what to expect from your interview, and how you can best prepare.
Interview Top Tips