The BSc Veterinary Nursing programme is a full-time four-year course designed to produce veterinary nurses who have the knowledge and skills to make a significant contribution to animal health and welfare. You will complete 2100 hours of practical training within the first three foundation years of the programme, where you have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills within a real-life environment. At the end of this period (providing you have met the assessment requirements), you will achieve your professional veterinary nursing qualification, accredited by the Royal C...
The BSc Veterinary Nursing programme is a full-time four-year course designed to produce veterinary nurses who have the knowledge and skills to make a significant contribution to animal health and welfare. You will complete 2100 hours of practical training within the first three foundation years of the programme, where you have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills within a real-life environment. At the end of this period (providing you have met the assessment requirements), you will achieve your professional veterinary nursing qualification, accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). During your final year, you will undertake a research project on an area of clinical interest and choose from a range of innovative modules taught by RVC nurse educators and world-renowned clinicians from the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals. This is a challenging degree course that delivers a broad programme of learning, and offers a fascinating introduction to veterinary nursing.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
main site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
D313
Institution Code
R84
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherSee 'Scottish Advanced Higher'. Access to HE DiplomaM:24,P:21 Diplomas must be Science based and include a minimum of: 15 Level 3 credits in Biology at Merit or higher; 9 further Level 3 credits at Merit or higher. It is expected that applicants undertaking the Access to HE Diploma will normally be returning to education after a period of at least three years absence. If have extenuating circumstances which mean you do not fulfil this please contact the Admissions team on admissions@rvc.ac.uk before you submit your application. International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammePass the IB Diploma with 544 in the Higher Level subjects, including Biology at grade 5. Our standard offer is based on specific subject-grade requirements, rather than a total points score. Where candidates have not taken GCSEs or an equivalent qualification prior to the IB, they will need: SL Mathematics at grade 4 SL English A Lang-Lit at grade 5. Mathematical Studies cannot be accepted in lieu of Mathematics. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM The following Level 3 Extended Diplomas are also accepted with specific unit requirements (see the RVC website for details): Pearson 'Applied Science' or 'Applied Science (Biomedical Science)'; Pearson 'Animal Management'; City & Guilds 'Animal Management (Science)'. Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H3,H4,H4,H4,H5 including Biology at H3. If not achieved at H4 as part if the above, O3 required in: English. If not achieved as part of the above, O4 required in: Mathematics. GCSE/National 4/National 5(Only in addition to other qualifications). A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 (C) including: Mathematics and at least grade 6 (B) in: English Language; 6-5 in Combined Science or BC in Science (Double Award) or 6/B in one of: Biology, Chemistry, Phy Scottish Advanced HigherB,C including Biology at grade B in addition to: 3 Highers at grade C or above and at least five National 5s at grade C including: Mathematics and at least grade B in: English; Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalM2,M3,P1 in three Principal Subjects including Biology at grade M2. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)C Applicants who have achieved this qualification with grade C will be accepted with two A Levels, including: Biology at grade B; Another subject of your choice (excl. General Studies) at grade C. A levelB,C,C including Biology at grade B. We also require a 'pass' in the science practical for each subject, where taking the English curriculum. Two AS Levels at relevant grades would be accepted in place of one of the further (non-Biology) A Level subjects. General Studies is not accepted. |
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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 | £18,870 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |