Nursing at The College

You can apply via our application portal, Study Link.

Before you submit your application, please make sure that: 

• You know which course you want to study and which date you want to start.
• You have electronic copies of your academic transcripts, which you will need to attach to your online application. Please note: the limit for all attachments is 25MB.

Please note: If you are a citizen/permanent resident of the United Kingdom and have not lived outside of the UK for at least three years, you may not be eligible to apply via The College, Swansea University. Admissions staff will review your application and get in touch to advise you.

There are both English Language and Academic Entry Requirements for this programme.

Students should have a minimum of 5 x GCSEs at A-E grade OR 28 UCAS points (new) in AS, with a Grade C or equivalent in GCSE Maths.

For details of the requirements for qualifications from your country, please visit our Academic Entry Requirements page.

In addition to the above, all students will be required to demonstrate an English Language level of IELTs 5.5 overall with no element below 5.0. Information on alternative reconigsed qualifications that we accept, can be viewed on our English language requirements page.

Please be aware that there are a number of requirements which must be fulfiled during the course of this programme in order to have the opportunity to progress onto BSc Adult Nursing. Students will be supported in completing these steps whilst studying this programme.

• Successful completion of all Foundation modules [are there any which need a higher pass mark than the normal 40%]
• Pass a DBS check [what level? Enhanced?]
• Pass an Occupational Health check
• Pass an interview with Swansea University's School of Nursing. These will take place in person, in Swansea, during the second semester of your studies.

If you are unable to fulfil these requirements during your Foundation, you will be moved onto the BSc Health and Social Care programme for the remainder of your studies.

Recommended textbooks for this course are available in the University libraries, but you may choose to purchase personal copies.  All software needed for the course is available on the University network for use within University computer rooms.  Free wireless internet access is available across the whole of the University campus, including halls of residence.  Personal costs such as purchase of stationery, photocopying costs, parking fees or travel between the campuses are not included in your tuition fees.  

Please be aware that if you progress onto BSc Adult Nursing there is a clinical practice fee of £2,500 per year.

You will need to pay for a Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at a cost of £49.50 (price as at March 2025).

• Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Biology
• Introduction to Health and Social Care
• Human Development and Wellbeing
• Maths
• English Porfolio
• Research Project

• Smaller class sizes allowing for a more personalised experience
• An affordable city, among the top 10 most affordable university towns in the UK in 2019, allowing for low cost of living
• A truly diverse community providing opportunities to meet people from all four corners of the map
• An outstanding support network ready to help you with any issue you may encounter, be they academic, financial or personal
• Flexible starting times and course durations allowing for a tailored experience to suit your desires and needs
• Full access to Swansea University. Students of The College are Swansea University students from day one. You will have full access to all Swansea University support systems such as the Library, students union and @campuslife services.
• A stunning location only mere minutes away from the beach and a short drive from stunning areas of wilderness.
• Swansea repeatedly ranks among the most affordable University towns making it an ideal base for students.
• And much much more!

If you have any queries about this programme, please contact us at the-college-enquiries@swansea.ac.uk or call +44 (0) 1792 602 888.