Veterinary Nursing (Huntingdon)

Overview<br/>Veterinary nurses care for sick, injured and hospitalised animals and play a pivotal role in promoting animal welfare. Available in London, Leeds, and Huntingdon (Cambridgeshire), our course was the first veterinary nursing degree in Europe and we are one of Britains leading programmes, attracting students from not just the UK but overseas as well.<br/><br/>Why study BSc Veterinary Nursing at Middlesex University?<br/>We focus on building vital professional experience, preparing you for the workplace. Alongside theoretical classes, 50% of study time is spent on placement in a veterinary practice where you will develop essential clinical skills. Our innovative learning approach ensures you graduate armed with the skills to undertake a range of diagnostic tests, medical treatments and minor surgical procedures, under veterinary direction.<br/><br/>We seek students who can demonstrate the right acumen for this challenging course. To be an excellent veterinary nurse requires a calm and confident manner, and the ability to be sympathetic in sensitive situations. The demand for registered veterinary nurses is high and employment prospects are excellent not only in veterinary practice, but also across related areas such as academia, research and the pharmaceutical industry.<br/><br/>Course highlights<br/><br/>Choice of three campuses - London, Leeds or Huntingdon (Cambridgeshire)<br/>We have outstanding employment results - the graduate employment performance indicator rate is 100% for this course (source: Destinations of Leavers of Higher Education survey, 2015)<br/>Upon successful graduation, you will be able to apply to become a Registered Veterinary Nurse with full accreditation from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons<br/>Your studies are supported by state-of-the-art facilities and lecturers who are experienced and knowledgeable veterinary professionals (veterinary surgeons and registered veterinary nurses)<br/>Our course is run in collaboration with the College of Animal Welfare, where students will be taught, the UKs largest veterinary nurse training provider<br/>As a student of this course youll receive a free electronic textbook for every module