Veterinary Nursing Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Veterinary Nursing Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
This course is subject to validation.
Throughout the course you will develop skills from a combination of academic study and clinical placement with an approved veterinary practice which much be achieved to allow for registration as a qualified Veterinary Nurse. You will learn the veterinary nursing competencies required to undertake practical patient care and theatre duties. Regular clinical skills labs will prepare you for practical clinical examinations. You will gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing by studying a wide range of subjects in...
This course is subject to validation.
Throughout the course you will develop skills from a combination of academic study and clinical placement with an approved veterinary practice which much be achieved to allow for registration as a qualified Veterinary Nurse. You will learn the veterinary nursing competencies required to undertake practical patient care and theatre duties. Regular clinical skills labs will prepare you for practical clinical examinations. You will gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing by studying a wide range of subjects incorporating anatomy, physiology, nursing skills, pharmacology, anaesthesia, diagnostic imaging, theatre and surgical practice and animal welfare and behaviour. Much of your third year will be spent on a placement in an approved veterinary practice.
This course is highly competitive. Relevant veterinary work experience and a good personal statement are essential. We also recommend you attend an on-campus Open Day to find out more, prior to application.
This course will allow you to graduate as a Registered Veterinary Nurse with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) which is the professional qualification required to practice as a veterinary nurse in the UK.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-01
Campus
Aberdeen
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A46-D33
Institution Code
S01
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
To include a literary subject (preferably English) and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
Scottish Higher
To include a literary subject (preferably English) and one of Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
National 5 (Grade A-C)/GCSE (A*/9-C-4) Maths, English and a Science
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
To include a literary subject (preferably English) and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
T Level
Applicants with relevant T Levels may be considered on an individual bases. Please contact the Admissions Office to discuss further.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Applications may be considered from applicants with a relevant Extended Diplomas. Please contact the Admissions Team to discuss further.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £17,000 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |




























































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