As the range of responsibilities held by veterinary nurses increases, practices are looking for veterinary nurses qualified at degree level to fulfil this requirement. If you have the motivation and commitment to build a career within the veterinary nursing profession, this degree is for you.
Accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), this course enables you to develop a range of professional skills, knowledge and competencies needed in the veterinary nursing profession. You will enjoy a unique combination of academic study and practical learning, utilis...
As the range of responsibilities held by veterinary nurses increases, practices are looking for veterinary nurses qualified at degree level to fulfil this requirement. If you have the motivation and commitment to build a career within the veterinary nursing profession, this degree is for you.<br/><br/>Accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), this course enables you to develop a range of professional skills, knowledge and competencies needed in the veterinary nursing profession. You will enjoy a unique combination of academic study and practical learning, utilising our animal centre and dedicated clinical training facility to advance your skills and knowledge. This will be reinforced through the completion of a clinical placement* in an approved veterinary training practice.<br/><br/>This course is still subject to provisional accreditation by the RCVS. As with any RCVS validated course, this course will not receive full accreditation until the first cohort has graduated. This does not affect your final qualification.<br/><br/>*Travel arrangements at your own cost.<br/><br/>**Course Features**<br/>* Learn in our modern laboratories, clinical skills suite and diagnostic imaging suite<br/><br/><br/>* Work with our industry-standard anaesthetic, radiography and theatre equipment<br/><br/><br/>* Use ultrasound imaging, endoscopy and prep facilities<br/><br/><br/>* Accredited by RCVS<br/><br/><br/>* Clinical placement for a minimum of 52 weeks<br/><br/><br/>**Career Options**<br/>* Veterinary nurse<br/><br/><br/>* Lecturer<br/><br/><br/>* Clinical coach<br/><br/><br/>* Practice manager<br/><br/><br/>* Drug representative<br/><br/><br/>* Head nurse<br/><br/><br/>* Referral and specialist nurse<br/><br/><br/>* Training practice liaison<br/><br/><br/>* Workplace assessor<br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
University Centre Reaseheath
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
VN01
Institution Code
R14
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 4
UCAS Tariff112 Scottish HigherA minimum of 112 tariff points, including Biology, Chemistry or Applied Science Access to HE Diploma112 tariff points to include a minimum of 15 credits at Distinction. Course must be Science based. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme26 Including 5 in HL Biology or HL Chemistry Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM in Applied Science or Animal Care/Management GCSE/National 4/National 5A minimum of 5 GCSE’s (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above, to include English Language, Maths and Science. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)D*D* in Applied Science or Animal Care/Management A levelA minimum of 112 tariff points from A & AS levels, including at least a grade C in one of the following subjects: GCE A Level: Biology, Chemistry, or Applied Science T LevelM A minimum grade of Merit in Science |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £13,000 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |