Nursing (Adult) - PGDip

University of South Wales

United Kingdom, Cardiff

University Rank:#385

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Duration2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 15,981 / Year

Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

Nursing (Adult) - PGDip

About

The Post Graduate Diploma Nursing (Adult) consists of six 20 credit modules

Becoming and informed proficient practitioner

The nurse as leader, change agent and educator across care settings

Advancing evidence-based knowledge, skills & therapeutic interventions

Promoting health and preventing ill health: The nurse as an informed professional

Assessment, evidenced based care and evaluation

Developing proficiency to inform decision making in the practice environment

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

Students who have completed a 4 year Bachelor degree (60% overall or a GPA of 2.5 or above on the scale of 4, 4 being the highest) can be considered for entry onto a relevant postgraduate programme of study.
Applicants with other relevant qualifications or work experience may be considered on a case by case basis.

English Program Requirements

English Qualifications

Proficiency in English is essential for undergraduate and postgraduate study. The University of South Wales recognises the following English Language qualifications:

GCSE/O Level English at grade C or above
IELTS with an overall score of 6.0 with at least a 5.5 in each component.

Please note that some courses may require a higher level of English language proficiency than the University’s standard requirements. Please see the course page for further information.

Don’t worry if you do not meet these requirements as we offer a range of English Language courses.

Career

Career Paths

Nurse

Careers and Employability

Possible career paths

Students on registration with NMC are able to apply for roles in a wide range of NHS, non-NHS and social care settings linked to their field of practice.

100% of USW Nursing and Allied Health graduates are in Employment and/or Further Study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022/23)

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

15,981 / year

Nursing (Adult) - PGDip

University of South Wales

United Kingdom, Cardiff

Go to Official Website