Veterinary Nursing Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Course Overview - Veterinary Nursing Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
You will gain a nursing clinical competency, based on an underpinning knowledge of veterinary nursing practice.
This course is for you if:
… you work in the veterinary profession and want to take the next step in your career.
… you don’t yet work in a veterinary practice and you want to be a veterinary nurse.
… you want a blend of academic study, work-based learning and skills development.
You will gain a nursing clinical competency, based on an underpinning knowledge of veterinary nursing practice.
This course is for you if:
… you work in the veterinary profession and want to take the next step in your career.
… you don’t yet work in a veterinary practice and you want to be a veterinary nurse.
… you want a blend of academic study, work-based learning and skills development.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2027-09-13
Campus
Coleg Gwent (Usk)
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A04-G65
Institution Code
W01
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
To include an A Level in Biological Science
UCAS Tariff
To include an A Level in Biological Science
Access to HE Diploma
offer-merit: 15.0, offer-pass: 30.0
In a Science Access with Biological modules
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
In a relevant Biological subject
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, which must include mathematics, English Language (or Welsh First Language) and at least 1 science subject. No alternative to the GCSE is acceptable
Not accepted
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Plus grade C, one of which A Level must be in a Biological Science
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, EU | £7,500 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| International | £12,300 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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