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Veterinary Nursing, BSc Hons BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Veterinary Nursing, BSc Hons BSc (Hons)
The course aims to produce well-rounded veterinary nursing professionals who not only possess the necessary knowledge and technical skills but also exhibit critical thinking abilities, effective communication, adaptability, and a passion for lifelong learning. This holis-tic approach is designed to meet the demands of the veterinary sector at the local, regional and national levels. This course will focus on equipping students with the necessary skills and knowledge for a career in veterinary nursing and will also prepare students for broader employment opportunities within animal h...
The course aims to produce well-rounded veterinary nursing professionals who not only possess the necessary knowledge and technical skills but also exhibit critical thinking abilities, effective communication, adaptability, and a passion for lifelong learning. This holis-tic approach is designed to meet the demands of the veterinary sector at the local, regional and national levels. This course will focus on equipping students with the necessary skills and knowledge for a career in veterinary nursing and will also prepare students for broader employment opportunities within animal health management, academia, re-search and the pharmaceutical industry.<br/><br/>*subject to provisional accreditation by RCVS
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Coleraine
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Course Code
D313
Institution Code
U20
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Access to HE DiplomaD:9,M:36 Only science-based Access courses are acceptable and must include Level 3 Biology. Overall profile of 60% to include 60% in level 3 modules (120 credit, NI Access Course). Overall profile of 9 credits at Distinction; 36 credits at Merit (60 credit, GB Access Course). If GCSE Mathematics at grade C has not been obtained then a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module, passed at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma is required. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) – Award profile DMM. OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) – Award profile DMM. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Human Biology - Award profile of M plus A Level Grades BC. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Animal Management (RQF) (1080 GLH) 603/3043/0 with an award profile of DMM. Essential module requirement: One of the following optional units must be included; Unit 9: Practical Skills in Animal Science (60), Unit 11: Advanced Animal Nutrition (60), Unit 17: Principles of Animal Nursing (60). Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)104 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English and Maths at H6 if studied at Higher Level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level. Essential subject requirement: Biology H3 A levelB,C,C Essential subject requirement: Biology DA Life and Health Sciences meets the essential subject requirement only if the following modules are included: A2 5, A2 6 and A2 8. Provided the above subject requirements are met you can substitute a combination of alternative qualifications recognised by the University for one of the A Level grades. |
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland | £4,750 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
| England, Scotland, Wales | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £17,010 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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