**This programme combines the practical training and work experience required to become an RCVS registered veterinary nurse, alongside a broader programme of study for Foundation Degree.** Students will receive a thorough training in scientific theory and principles with a particular emphasis on the study of animal behaviour and animal welfare. In addition, students will be required to develop extensive work-based skills during an extended period of placement within RCVS approved veterinary training practices. Applicants must have a genuine interest in animal health and welfare. They must be keen to learn how to provide expert nursing care for domestic animals as well as education and support for their owners. They should have a clear understanding of the range of practical work required in a veterinary surgery (preferably via work experience), be a good communicator and enjoy teamwork. Full-time attendance within each trimester is approximately 12 hours per week, usually over three days. Work experience within the 70 weeks of work placement in a registered veterinary training practice is on a full-time basis.

**Year 1** Animals in Society Preparing for Practice Placement Principles & Practices of Veterinary Nursing Companion Animal Handling, Husbandry & Welfare Veterinary Nursing in the Surgical Environment Animal Anatomy & Physiology for Veterinary Nursing **Year 2** Principles & Practices of Diagnostics Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Ethics Animal Health & Nutrition for Veterinary Nursing Principles and Practice of Anaesthesia **Year 3** Animal Therapy & Rehabilitation Preparation for Practice in the Animal Sector Practical Applications Emergency, Critical & Perioperative Care

Theoretical and practical elements of the course curriculum will be assessed using a variety of methods, including computer based exercises, essays, practical reports, laboratory skills, project reports and seen and unseen examinations. During the allocated 1,800 hours of work placement in an RCVS approved veterinary training practice, students will be under continuous assessment.

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

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.

Course code: D990

Institution code: W35

Campus Name: Cambridge campus

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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

"Please note: EU Applicants veterinary nurses wishing to practise in the UK must be able to communicate effectively with clients, including in written and spoken English. Where there are significant doubts about an applicant’s language ability, s/he will be given the opportunity to provide additional evidence of their English language ability and the option of passing IELTS level 7 (or an equivalent English language qualification at the same level or higher)." EU students will need to translate their grades. UK NARIC will produce a statement of comparability.

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Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

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

The course fee is expected to rise with inflation each year (approximately 3%) but will not increase beyond the maximum amount that the government allows higher education institutions to charge undergraduate students. For more information, go to ucwa.ac.uk

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