Course Summary

Veterinary Nursing is a major specialism of Myerscough College. Students who successfully complete the Foundation Degree Veterinary Nursing are automatically accredited with the RCVS Veterinary Nursing Certificate – without the need to sit the RCVS exams. This means that Myerscough students progress directly onto the RCVS VN register, receiving their RVN certificate and badge at graduation.

Course Details - Modules

Year 1 - Form and Function; Applied Animal Health and Welfare; Veterinary Nursing In-patient Care; Personal, Professional Development and Employability Skills; Anatomy, Physiology and Preventative Healthcare; Veterinary Pharmacology Year 2 - Veterinary Nursing Placement Year 3 - Preparing for Professional Practice; Anaesthesia and Diagnostic Imaging; Medical and Critical Care Veterinary Nursing (1.5 module); Peri-operative Veterinary Nursing; Research Skills Project (1.5 module)

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Veterinary Surgeons, Royal College of

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: D313

Institution code: M99

Campus Name: Preston Campus

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

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

A minimum of 2 A Levels with at least 1 at C or higher in a Biological Science.

There is a subject specific requirement of Biology at C or higher for this course.

There is a subject specific requirement of Biology at C or higher for this course.

A distinction must be achieved in a Biology based module Alternative equivalent Level 3 qualifications such as City and Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (720) will also be considered.

A distinction must be achieved in a Biology based module Alternative equivalent Level 3 qualifications such as City and Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080) will also be considered.

5 GCSEs Including English Language, Maths and Science are required. Alternative equivalent Level 2 qualifications will also be considered. 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.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 7.0 Applicants for whom English is a second language must be able to demonstrate proof of International English Language Testing System at level 7.0 or equivalent.
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

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

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

EU 9250.0 Year 1
England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
International 12700.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional costs for items that are essential for the course include: RCVS Enrolment Fee in Year 1 – approximately £170 (subject to annual increases); RCVS Registration fee in Year 3 – approximately £120 (subject to annual increases); please follow link: http://www.rcvs.org.uk/document-library/vn-enrolment-form-and-guidance-notes/ Student Veterinary Nursing uniform – approximately £70 (for 2 x trousers and 2 x tunics); accommodation during study periods at Myerscough College if choose to live in; access to broadband internet and a computer. Additional costs for opportunities and items that are optional for the course include: books - approximately £120 (at least a core VN textbook and veterinary dictionary recommended); Human First Aid Course (optional) – approximately £45; nursing equipment (stethoscope etc) - up to £85 (how much is spent above or below this £85 mark is up to the student and additional items are available to order alongside uniforms).

Provider information

St Michael's Road
Bilsborrow
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Preston
PR3 0RY

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