This Foundation will provide you with an introduction to Nursing and Healthcare in preperation for degree options at Swansea University's Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences.
Successful completion of this pathway gives the opportunity of progression to the following:
Foundation - Two Semesters
September - £20,500
First Year, Second and Final Year (University)
September - £20,400*
Please be aware that if you progress onto BSc Adult Nursing there is a clinical practice fee of £2,500 per year.
*Fees for 2025/2026 and subject to change. See Pathway and Fees Summary for more details.
You can apply via our application portal, Study Link.
Before you submit your application, please make sure that:
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 recognised qualifications that we accept, can be viewed on our English language requirements page.
Please be aware that in addition to successfully completing all Foundation modules, there are a number of requirements which must be fulfilled during the Foundation in order to successfully progress onto BSc Adult Nursing. Students will be supported in completing these steps whilst undertaking the Foundation:
Students who pass all modules but fail one of more of the other requirements will be transferred to International Year One BSc Health and Social Care. As a Health and Social Care graduate, a wealth of careers are open to you in the NHS, social services, civil services, charitable organisations and more.
You can download a copy of our progression requirements here: Nursing and Healthcare Progression
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).
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.
