Veterinary Nursing with Small Animal Rehabilitation
Veterinary Nursing with Small Animal Rehabilitation
About
Teaching and learning
Students on veterinary nursing courses share a common curriculum for the first two years, studying the same modules, before spending their third year on placement. The main focus of the first three years of the course is to equip students with the day one skills and competences required by the RCVS in order to practice as a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN). Subjects will include veterinary physiology, professional skills of the veterinary nurse, companion animal management, anaesthesia and surgery, medical nursing, diagnostic imaging and disease diagnosis.
In the final year all veterinary nursing courses will share a number of common subjects such as anaesthesia, critical care and surgical techniques.
The specific Honours pathways will then allow students to specialise in their chosen field of study.
* During the Covid-19 Pandemic the University is delivering blended learning. Government guidance is being constantly reviewed to establish the learning events which can be delivered face to face. Please refer to our frequently asked questions for further details.
Assessment
A wide range of assessment methods are used. Where modules contain specific veterinary nursing content there is always an exam component, whether essay exam, multiple choice/short answer questions or practical exam. There may also be course work presentations or assignments in the assessment of these modules. Both coursework and exam elements must be passed.
Requirements
Entry Requirements
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To check if you qualify please visit the Access to Harper page.
English Program Requirements
If you need a visa for undergraduate or postgraduate study, you must show evidence that your English Language skills are at B2 level on the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference).
This can be demonstrated by obtaining any of the following qualifications for direct entry on to undergraduate, postgraduate or research qualifications:
Career
Veterinary nursing is a career with lots of job satisfaction and there is a strong demand for qualified veterinary nurses. Although primarily a companion animal qualification, the degree offers modules for those interested in other species, increasing the job opportunities available upon graduating. Accounting and management skills boost career development for degree students. The pharmaceuticals industry employs trained veterinary nurses. The degree also opens the door to wider opportunities concerning the health and welfare of animals.
Employability
Currently the demand for qualified veterinary nurses (RVN) exceeds the supply. Our graduates usually find jobs readily and we often have employers looking for graduates we cannot supply. Harper Adams degree nurses have a good reputation in the sector, and we aim to keep that reputation.
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 13,250 / yearHow to Apply
Applying for university as an international student is similar to the process that UK students follow, but there are a few extra steps.
These include:
- taking an English language test.
- applying for a visa.
- attending a pre-sessional course.
To understand the general steps for applying to study one of our courses, take a look at the How to apply pages.
Before you apply
To study on a course at Harper Adams, you will need to meet the entry requirements listed on the course page. You will also need to meet our English language requirements and you may need to take an English language test.
Like UK students, if you are applying for one of our undergraduate courses, you will need to apply through the UCAS website. If you are applying for a postgraduate degree course, you can complete an application form.
After you apply
We will look at your application and decide if you meet the entry requirements. We may ask to interview you. We will keep you updated about the status of your application by email or post.
If we accept your application, we will send you either an unconditional or conditional offer. Unconditional offers mean you have been accepted to study on a course without any other requirements. A conditional offer means you will have to give us some additional information or prove a qualification.
Before you arrive
Depending on where you are coming from, you will need to apply for a visa before you arrive in the UK. Take a look at the visa pages to find out more.
As part of the visa application process, you may need to submit a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number or a similar letter that says you've been accepted to study here.
Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number
If you meet all of the conditions of your offer by the deadline printed on your offer letter, we will give you a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number. You will need your CAS number to apply for your visa.
Your CAS number is unique to you and your place at Harper Adams. It can not be transferred to any other university. If you decide to withdraw your application, you must let us know so we can cancel your CAS number.
Short-term study visa letters
If you are applying for a course that requires a short-term study visa, and you have met any offer conditions we have set, we will give you a letter that confirms we have accepted you. You will need to submit this with your visa application. You may also need to show it when you enter the UK.
Applying for accommodation
You will need to apply for accommodation before you arrive in the UK. We will send you details of how to do this along with your offer letter. You will need to tell the university in advance if you are bringing family to live with you.
When you arrive
We will let you know the date that you need to arrive by in your offer letter. You will need to make arrangements to travel to the UK and get to Harper Adams by this date.
When you first arrive in the UK, you will need to go through immigration controls. To help you get through immigration as quickly and easily as possible, you should:
- not arrive before the start date of your visa.
- make sure you have filled in a landing card (if required) and included details of a UK contact - this can be the university's address or the address of a landlord.
- have your passport, CAS or offer letter, details of where you will stay and proof that you have enough money to study here ready to show immigration officers.
- make sure you know the conditions of your visa, when it expires, and the number of hours you are allowed to work.
- declare any sums of cash over €10,000 (or equivalent in your currency).
To avoid any issues at immigration, you should not:
- bring food or drink (such as meat, dairy products, fish, eggs, honey, fruit, vegetables or plants) with you.
- bring counterfeit goods, firearms, weapons or indecent/obscene material with you.
More information on travelling through the UK border visit the Gov.uk Guide to faster travel through the UK border webpage.
After you arrive
On your first day at Harper Adams, you will need to bring your passport and visa (as well as any certificates or documents we have requested) so we can make a copy for our reference.
Advice and guidance
We are here to help at every stage of the application process - from when you decide on a course, all the way to your first day at Harper Adams and during your time at the university. Take a look at the Contact Us page to find out who to contact about any questions you may have.
Veterinary Nursing with Small Animal Rehabilitation
Harper Adams University
United Kingdom,
Aberdeen