BSc (Hons) in Veterinary Nursing

Provisionally accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), this course enables you to develop a range of professional skills, knowledge and competencies needed in the veterinary nursing profession.

You will enjoy a unique combination of academic study and practical learning, utilising our animal centre and dedicated clinical training facility to advance your skills and knowledge.

This will be reinforced through the completion of a clinical placement* in an approved veterinary training practice. 

*Travel arrangements at your own cost.

• Learn in our modern laboratories, clinical skills suite and diagnostic imaging suite
• Work with our industry-standard anaesthetic, radiography and theatre equipment
• Use ultrasound imaging, endoscopy and prep facilities
• Accredited by RCVS
• Clinical placement for a minimum of 52 weeks

• GCE Advanced level and Advanced VCEs, UCAS Tariff Points, General or Vocational A Levels (6 unit award) A – 120 pts B – 100 pts C – 80 pts D – 60 pts E – 40 pts
• BTEC/EDEXCEL National Certificates and Diplomas/Extended Diplomas
• Relevant Access to Higher Education courses
• Full Diploma of the International Baccalaureate
• Scottish ‘Highers’
• Irish Leaving Certificate with 2 or 3 subjects at the Higher level at Grade C
• Advanced Modern Apprenticeships
• NVQs at Level 3 or above
• Overseas qualifications where these are deemed to be the equivalent of the UK qualifications listed above

• Veterinary nurse
• Lecturer
• Clinical coach
• Practice manager
• Drug representative
• Head nurse
• Referral and specialist nurse
• Training practice liaison
• Workplace assessor