Course Summary

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

Campus Name: Main Site

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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.

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

https://www.plumpton.ac.uk/courses/veterinary-nursing-dog-grooming/fdsc-veterinary-nursing-foundation-degree-188/

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails

Students with English as a second language will be required to have gained IELTS level 6.5 overall with level 6.0 in writing.

Unistats information

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

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Fees and funding

Additional Fee Information

Tuition fees for 2019-20 Year 1 entry is £9,000. Year 2 - £1,000. Year 3 tuition fees are £9,000.

Provider information

Ditchling Road
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Lewes
BN7 3AE

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