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UndergraduateBachelor of Nursing (with Honours)UCAS: B742

Nursing (Adult)

Cardiff University
Cardiff, Wales
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3 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Intl)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
97%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BN (Hons) Nursing (Adult) at Cardiff University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Join us and study at Cardiff University that is ranked 1st in England & Wales and 3rd in the UK for Nursing in The Complete University Guide 2021. Adult nursing is an exciting, challenging and rewarding career. Validated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council our programme provides you with the skills and knowledge to become a registered nurse within 3 years. International tuition fees are £9,790 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Adult Nursing Practice
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Pharmacology and Medicines Management
Professional Practice and Ethics
Assessment and Care Planning
Acute and Chronic Health Conditions
Mental Health and Wellbeing in Adults
Clinical Placement and Professional Development
UCAS Code:B742
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB - BCC

International Baccalaureate

31 - 29 points

31-29 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic7776.57
PTE Academic76

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£9,790

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£29,370

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Cardiff University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£28,500£30,000
3 years£24,500£29,000£33,500
5 years£26,500£34,000£40,000

UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 21% above UK average salary
This course
£34,000
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
15%Studying
15%Work & Study
60%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
97%
Learning opportunities
100%
Assessment and feedback
98%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
97%
Learning resources
100%
Student voice
100%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Cardiff University

Cardiff University offers Nursing (Adult) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#181QS World
#27UK Ranking
31,505+Students
164+Courses
Russell GroupTEF
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