Course Summary

This ‘top up route’ is designed for students who have successfully completed a Foundation Degree in Veterinary Nursing. You will undertake extended and advanced Level 6 modules to develop clinical nursing knowledge for modern practice. The programme may enable you to develop your knowledge in preparation for specialist certificates in teaching and learning, and business management. Please note applicants will need to have either fulfilled the regulatory framework and have already Registered as a Veterinary Nurse or be eligible to apply to join the RCVS Register of Veterinary Nurses.

Course Details - Modules

Veterinary Nursing of Exotic Animal Species • Veterinary Nursing Practitioner • Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Nursing • Continuing Professional Education and Development • Entrepreneur, Leadership and Management • Research Methods • Dissertation

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessments may include: coursework, examinations, presentations, Viva - Voce, continual assessments, practical assessments

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: D311

Institution code: A70

Campus Name: Askham Bryan York Campus

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

UCAS Tariff 60 points A Level B C AS levels may be used to contribute to entry requirements but they are not sufficient for entry on their own. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) MPP Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) MM City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080) (first awarded in 2019) MPP City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (720) (first awarded in 2019) MM Access to HE Diploma D: 3 credits M: 6 credits P: 36 credits Scottish Higher CCC International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme H5 H5 Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015) C C Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) H2 H2 GCSE/National 4/National 5 Normally applicants must have a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including English Language, Maths and a Science (or equivalents). Applicants are advised to check with the University Centre if they do not possess the specific qualifications. Other level 3 qualifications will be considered. Suitability of mature applicants with no formal qualifications but with relevant experience will be assessed through interview Applicants who believe they may be eligible for Accreditation of Prior Certificated and/or Experiential Learning (APCL/APEL) will be considered on an individual basis. If you have any queries in relation to entry qualifications, then please contact the University Centre directly. Additional entry requirements Interview You will be required to attend an interview and will be contacted directly. Applicants for Veterinary Nursing courses will be required to undertake a minimum of 4 weeks of work placement in a veterinary practice, and obtain a reference from the placement provider. You will also be required to submit a completed medical questionnaire.

Applicants who believe they may be eligible for Accreditation of Prior Certificated and/or Experiential Learning (APCL/APEL) will be considered on an individual basis. If you have any queries in relation to entry qualifications, then please contact the University Centre directly.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 92%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

EU 9000.0 Year 1
England 9000.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9000.0 Year 1
Scotland 9000.0 Year 1
Wales 9000.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Askham Bryan
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York
YO23 3FR

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