Veterinary Nursing with Foundation Year BSc
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    Veterinary Nursing with Foundation Year BSc

    Middlesex University
    Middlesex University
    United Kingdom
    United Kingdom, London
    University Rank:#732
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    Duration5 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 22,855 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Veterinary Nursing with Foundation Year BSc

    About

    Why choose Veterinary Nursing with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) at Middlesex?

    Registered veterinary nurses are in high demand – with excellent employment opportunities. In 2021/22, 90% of our graduates gained employment with the remaining completing further study.

    Our students rate this course and the university highly as shown by our excellent results in the National Student Survey 2024. We also perform well in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings.

    • Top-6 university in the UK (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024)
    • 10th in the UK for overall student positivity (National Student Survey 2024)
    • Number 1 in the UK for veterinary nursing (National Student Survey 2024)

    Accreditations

    The course is accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). Once you’ve finished your course, you’ll be eligible to apply to become a Registered Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS. This will open up employment opportunities within veterinary nursing.

    You will also be eligible to register as a Companion Animal Suitably Qualified Person (C-SQP) with VetSkill.

    What you will gain

    You will gain a range of practical skills and techniques to launch a successful career in veterinary nursing, opening up potential employment opportunities in veterinary practices, research, zoos, universities, charities and pharmaceutical companies.

    What you will learn

    This course offers an alternative entry pathway onto our BSc Honours Veterinary Nursing if you don't meet the current entry requirements or are not quite ready to undertake degree-level study.

    The foundation year introduces you to key veterinary nursing topics and prepares you to study at degree level. Those who successfully pass the foundation year will continue on to the BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing programme.

    With our hands-on approach, you'll be guided by veterinary professionals, you’ll develop your clinical skills as you learn how to undertake a range of diagnostic tests, medical treatments and minor surgical procedures as well as the required underpinning theoretical knowledge.

    You'll study the concepts that underpin professional veterinary nursing practice and gain essential veterinary nursing knowledge of the anatomical, biomedical and physiological principles related to animal health and veterinary nursing care. You will also explore and debate the current issues affecting veterinary practice and the role of the professional veterinary nurse within this.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    We welcome students from the UK and all over the world. Join students from over 122 countries and discover why so many international students call our campus home:

    • Quality teaching with top facilities plus flexible online learning
    • Welcoming north London campus that's only 30 minutes from central London
    • Work placements and networking with top London employers
    • Award-winning career support to get you where you want to go after university.

    Qualifications

    We accept a wide range of international qualifications. Find out more about the accepted qualifications on your country's support page. If you are unsure of the suitability of your qualifications or would like help with your application, please contact your nearest international office.

    English language

    You will need to meet our English language requirements. And, don’t worry If you don't meet our minimum English language requirements, as we offer a Pre-sessional English course.

    Visas

    To study with us in the UK, you might need a Student visa. Please check to see if this applies to you.

    If you are studying at either the Leeds or Huntingdon campus, you will be sponsored by the College of Animal Welfare, who will issue you with your CAS to apply for your Student route visa.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS both online and paper-based exams accepted. Candidates can also re-sit a single component within 60 days of taking their test through IELTS OneSkill. MDX will accept certificates with a OneSKill retake component
    6.0 (with 5.5 in each component)
    6.0 (with 6 in Reading & Writing, min 5.5 in other components)
    6.5 (with 6.0 in each component); *MA Scriptwriting and MA Novel Writing (DE)– must have minimum
    6.5 overall with 6.5 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and a minimum
    7.0 in Written component; ** Sport Rehabilitation and Soft Tissue Therapy MSc and Sport
    Rehabilitation and Return to Play MSc – must have a minimum of 6.5 overall with 6.5 in each component
    7.0 * All Nursing/Midwifery BSc courses must have 7.0 overall with 7.0 in written component; ** All BSc Healthcare Science BSc courses must have 7.0 overall with 6.5 in written component

    Career

    Careers

    How can the BSc in Veterinary Nursing support your career?

    There is a current shortage of registered veterinary nurses (RCVS, 2022), which means you'll have excellent career prospects after you graduate. Veterinary nurses are respected throughout the animal welfare sector, offering wider opportunities for registered veterinary nurses.

    Graduate job roles

    Many veterinary nurses are employed in general veterinary practices, but you could also find work in research establishments, laboratories, universities, colleges, zoological/wildlife parks, charities, pharmaceutical companies and breeding/boarding kennels.

    Graduate employers

    As a graduate registered veterinary nurse you will be welcomed by a wide range of employers across the veterinary sector.

    Transferable skills

    You will develop a range of transferable skills including communication skills, problem solving, time management, academic writing and research skills.

    Employability support

    Our employability service can help you to develop your employability skills and get some valuable work experience. We provide workshops, events and one-to-one support with job hunting, CVs, covering letters, interviews and networking. We also support you in securing part-time work, placements, internships, and volunteering opportunities, and offer an enterprise support service for those looking to start their own business.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    22,855 / year

    Veterinary Nursing with Foundation Year BSc

    Middlesex University

    Middlesex University

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, London

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