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).
Introduction ot Health and Social Care
This module offers a broad overview of the health and social care sector, including its structure, roles, and the key principles guiding practice. It covers topics such as person-centred care, the impact of social determinants on health, and the roles of different professionals within the sector.
Biology
The module will help students to develop skills and confidence in applying Biological concepts including such diverse subject areas as cell structure, function and organisation in biological systems, the structure and functions of nucleic acids and their role in genetics and protein synthesis, the process of cell division and apply key genetic concepts to explain inheritance and variation in living organisms, the structure and function of body systems, including the digestive, endocrine, respiratory, and circulatory systems and much more
Maths for Nursing
This module focuses on developing the mathematical skills to support a Nursing and Healthcare Foundation pathway. Every day, nurses are required to make decisions and perform duties that affect the lives of their patients. These judgments often depend on mathematical knowledge. This course is designed to equip students with essential mathematical skills that are critical in the healthcare environment. The module covers a wide range of topics that will enable you to perform accurate calculations, interpret data, and apply mathematical concepts in practical scenarios.
Critical Thinking
This module introduces students to critical thinking concepts, which can then be applied to the specific programme pathway students are following. Students will learn to evaluate sources and apply criteria of credibility. They will learn how to build a reasoned argument and to justify their position. This is an interactive course which encourages students to develop a critical thinking disposition and a healthy scepticism when considering sources of information.
Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
This module has been designed to help students develop their academic literacy and communication skills in preparation for undergraduate study. The module also develops and recognises students’ employability skills through engagement with Swansea University’s Career Development Course.
Research Project
This module provides students with an understanding of fundamental concepts and methods in research design. It builds on the semester one module ‘Living in the Social World’ by providing students the opportunity to apply what they have learnt through conducting independent research on a discipline-specific topic within Humanities, Social and Life Sciences.
Human Development and Wellbeing
Covering topics such as enzyme action, genetics, the cell cycle, health and disease, evolution and ecology amongst others, this module has been designed to be delivered in conjunction with the standard Stage 1 programmes in science.
English Skills Portfolio
On completion of the English Skills Portfolio Foundation Course, students should have reached a linguistic level appropriate for academic study on their chosen degree scheme at Swansea University. The aim of English Skills Portfolio is to enable students to develop their English language level within an academic context, and to equip students with the linguistic and academic skills necessary to perform confidently within their chosen discipline, whilst simultaneously encouraging them to become effective independent learners.
Specific modules studied will vary dependent on the individual students study plan (1, 2 or 3 semesters) for more details information on the moduels that you specifically will study, please email us at the-college-enquiries@swansea.ac.uk.
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.
