This course is delivered through an interesting mix of group workshops, guest visits from industrial experts and veterinary surgeons, laboratory-based practicals, lectures, practical sessions and work-related activities. You’ll need to complete a voluntary placement for the duration of your course; completing 1800 working hours over the three-year period. Additionally, you’ll need to complete a nursing progress log and practical examination as part of your overall qualification. You’ll also enjoy visits to a variety of veterinary organisations including referral and specialist practices
The course has provisional accreditation from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS).
Course Details - Modules
Level 4 Year 1 modules:
Veterinary Anatomy and physiology 30 credits
Study and research skills 15 credits
Animal health and husbandry 15 credits
Clinical Nursing Skills 15 credits
Principles of Veterinary Nursing Practice 15 credits
Small Animal Nursing 15 credits
Clinical Placement (336 hours)
Year 2 - Sandwich Year:
Career Development 15 credits
Clinical Placement (1,200 hours)
Year 3 Level 5:
Independent Enquiry 15 credits
Veterinary Diagnostics 30 credits
Medical and Critical Care Nursing 30 credits
Surgical and Theatre nursing 15 credits
Professional Development and Business Skills 15 credits
Veterinary Anaesthesia 15 credits
Clinical Placement (448 hours)
Course Details – Assessment Method
Coursework, exams, practicals, work placement, project.
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:
D310
Institution code:
P59
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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
This must include a Science qualification, preferably Biology.
Preferably with a Merit in Biology component.
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