Nursing is a rich, diverse and varied career. Nurses use their expertise and skills to make a genuine difference to the lives of patients and their families.
Our Adult Nursing programme is ranked 1st in Wales by the Complete University Guide 2023.
5th in the UK
Our Adult Nursing programme is ranked 5th in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2023.
We are international
We are committed to enabling our students to have an international learning experience.
Our location
Our main School building is situated in the heart of Wales’ biggest hospital – so you will be immersed in an actual healthcare environment from day one.
Our programme is funded
A full NHS bursary, including tuition fees and a non-repayable bursary for living costs is available for our programmes providing you meet eligibility requirements.
Our facilities
Our high-tech simulation suites and equipment mirror the healthcare environments in which you will undertake placements and eventually work in as qualified professionals.
Our Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) accredited short Return to Practice programme will build upon your existing experience and support you to re-register with the NMC.
Our talk
Adult Nursing (BN) Admissions Tutor, Sandra Fender, provides an overview of the course - from how it is structured, to tips on how to apply.
I love being a student nurse at Cardiff University because of all the opportunities it has given me and because you are just constantly learning. It is such a worthwhile career choice
A place where most healthcare students will undertake classroom and lecture based learning and also develop and practice their clinical skills in the simulated environments.
Heath Park Library
Located in Cochrane Building
A 24 hour library and study space available to all students located on Heath Park Campus.
IV Lounge
Located in Heath Park Campus
Located at The University Hospital of Wales, the IV lounge is a space for all students to catch up on work and unwind.
Hear from one of our students
Third year Adult Nursing (BN) student, Eleanor, talks about her experience of studying with us.
Being a student nurse gives me a purpose to my life - to care for others when they need it most.
We have many practical rooms where students can practice and develop their clinical skills.
Global healthcare opportunities
We are committed to enabling our students to have an international learning experience. In 2019, over 100 healthcare undergraduate students travelled and gained healthcare experience overseas.
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More to watch
The following videos were created by staff and students to celebrate the Year of the Nurse and Midwife 2020.
Messages from our alumni students
Our alumni students share some special messages with us.
Our students celebrate International Nurses Day 2020
...by telling us why they love being student nurses.
The Year of the Nurse and the Midwife 2020
The World Health Organisation has designated 2020 the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife.