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Veterinary Nursing FdSc
Course Overview - Veterinary Nursing FdSc
This foundation degree combines a solid grounding in scientific theory with technical and practical learning. It is accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), enabling successful graduates to register as fully qualified veterinary nurses. The course covers all elements of a veterinary nurse’s role, including the provision of skilled supportive care for sick animals; undertaking theatre work, laboratory diagnostic tests and radiography; assisting in consultation rooms; ordering medication; and ward work, including the general care and treatment of in-patients.
This foundation degree combines a solid grounding in scientific theory with technical and practical learning. It is accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), enabling successful graduates to register as fully qualified veterinary nurses. The course covers all elements of a veterinary nurse’s role, including the provision of skilled supportive care for sick animals; undertaking theatre work, laboratory diagnostic tests and radiography; assisting in consultation rooms; ordering medication; and ward work, including the general care and treatment of in-patients.<br/><br/>During your course you will have opportunities to attend several contact days, the Nottingham Trent University congress and also visit specialist veterinary practices. Your contact days will give you the opportunity to practice practical skills, attend lectures from professional experts and have one-to-one tutorials with your course tutors. Our Nottingham Trent University congress includes a variety of sessions from external veterinary practitioners.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Brackenhurst Campus
Course Address
Nottingham Trent University
Brackenhurst Lane
Southwell
NG25 0QF
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Course Code
D312
Institution Code
N91
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff64 64 UCAS Tariff points from at least two A-Levels or equivalent qualifications, including an A-level grade C in a Science subject Access to HE DiplomaPass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3, including relevant science modules. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)GCSE/National 4/National 5**These must be achieved prior to submitting your application to us** GCSE English Language grade C/4 or equivalent GCSE Maths grade C/4 or equivalent GCSE Science grade C/4 or equivalent Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)64 UCAS tariff points from your BTEC level 3 National Diploma and one A-Level or equivalent qualifications, including an A-level grade C in a Science subject Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)64 UCAS tariff points from your BTEC level 3 National Extended Certificate and two A-levels or equivalent qualifications, including an A-level grade C in a Science subject A level64 UCAS Tariff points from at least two A-Levels including an A-level grade C in a Science subject T LevelWe will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points. |
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