Course Summary

The FdSc in Veterinary Nursing is a full-time three-year degree programme designed to produce veterinary nurses who have the knowledge and skills to make a significant contribution to animal health and welfare. You will complete 2100 hours of practical training within the three years of the course, where you have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills within a real-life environment. At the end of this period (providing you have met the assessment requirements), you will achieve your professional veterinary nursing qualification, accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). This is a challenging degree course that delivers a broad programme of learning, and offers a fascinating introduction to veterinary nursing.

Course Details - Modules

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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: D310

Institution code: R84

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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

EITHER: CC in two A Level subjects including: Biology OR: CDD in three A Level subjects including: Biology at grade C We also require a 'pass' in the science practical for each subject, where taking the English curriculum. Two AS Levels at relevant grades would be accepted in place of the further (non-Biology) A Level subject. General Studies is not accepted.

See 'Scottish Advanced Higher'.

Diplomas must be Science-based and include a minimum of 15 Level 3 credits in Biology. All units must be passed and Merit must be achieved in at least 6 of the Biology credits.

Advanced Higher in Biology at grade C In addition to: EITHER A second Advanced Higher at grade D and 2 Highers at grade C or above OR 4 Highers at grade C or above. Applicants must have at least five National 5s at grade C including: English Language; Biology, Chemistry or Physics; Mathematics. If you have bypassed one or more of these subjects at National 5, you will need this subject/grade at Higher level.

Pass the IB Diploma with 443 in the Higher Level subjects, including Biology at grade 4. Our standard offer is based on specific subject-grade requirements, rather than a total points score. Where candidates have not taken GCSEs or an equivalent qualification prior to the IB Diploma, they will need a minimum of grade 4 in: SL Mathematics; SL English A Lang-Lit. Mathematical Studies cannot be accepted in lieu of Mathematics.

The following Level 3 Extended Diplomas are accepted with specific unit requirements (see the RVC website for details): Pearson 'Applied Science' or 'Applied Science (Biomedical Science)'. Pearson 'Animal Management'; City & Guilds 'Animal Management (Science)'.

including H4 in Biology. If not achieved at H4 or H5 as part of the above, O4 required in: English; Mathematics.

Applicants who have achieved this qualification with grade C will be accepted with one A Level in Biology at grade C. Alternatively: Applicants who have achieved this qualification with grade D will be accepted with two A Levels including: Biology at grade C; A further A Level at grade D (excl. General Studies). Two AS Levels at grade D would be accepted in place of the further A Level subject.

EITHER: P1, P2, P2 in three Principal Subjects including Biology OR: P1, P1 in two Principal Subjects including Biology.

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

http://www.rvc.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/foundation-veterinary-nursing#tab-entry-requirements

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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Accepted English language qualifications

https://www.rvc.ac.uk/study/international-students/english-language-requirements

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 52%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 40%

Go onto work and study: 85%

Fees and funding

Republic of Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
EU 14190.0 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 10500.0 Year 1
International 14190.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Royal College Street
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Westminster
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