Nursing Flexible Part-Time (Adult), BSc (Hons)

Flexible learning for our future workforce

Two students wearing scrubs are practicing on a dummy model patient

Course Overview

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.

A 30 learning hours week, shorter periods of study and a blended approach of asynchronous guided learning and synchronous online and on campus teaching, as well as an increased amount of annual leave and flexibility to manage clinical practice hours across the working week, will help balance your commitments throughout this four-year BSc programme.

Our curriculum has been developed to be responsive to changes in society and health care, and your learning will reflect the public’s expectations of the nursing profession. With 50% of the programme based in a range of clinical and community settings you will develop the skills and experience to deliver safe, compassionate and effective nursing care.

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.

Why Adult Nursing at Swansea University?

We have an outstanding reputation for Nursing at Swansea and are ranked in the Top 10 in the UK for Nursing (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024) and 1st in the UK Career Prospects (The Guardian University Guide 2024).  

Our academic staff are qualified nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals, many of whom are also practising clinicians, providing an exceptional combination of theoretical rigour, professional insight, and practical expertise.

We have very strong links with Welsh Health Boards, supporting clinical placement opportunities for you in a variety of settings in both urban and rural locations. Meanwhile, the nearest hospital is right next door to our Singleton Park campus on the edge of the beautiful Gower Peninsula.

Your Adult Nursing Experience

Throughout your studies you will participate in a range of learning activities, combining face-to-face teaching with online study, digital learning and student-centred activities, including:

  • Discussion groups
  • Simulation
  • Lectures
  • Individual and group personal tutoring
  • Guided reading and activities
  • Role-play and case studies
  • Practice learning
  • Enquiry-based learning
  • Skills rehearsal involving patient and carer.

You can also study part of your nursing degree through the medium of Welsh and may be eligible for internal scholarships or financial support through Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol.

Nursing Careers

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.

You can expect a starting salary of £28,407 rising to £57,349 for a highly experienced staff nurse. Specialist nurses and practice managers can earn £50,056.

Modules

We have a range of both English and Welsh modules available, designed to create skilled and confident nurses. You will study 3 years of module content over a 4 year study period. 

Nursing Flexible Part-Time (Adult), BSc (Hons)