Why choose this course?
Veterinary Nurses have a key role within the multidisciplinary veterinary team in providing evidence-based nursing care for their patients. If you want to work with companion animals and their owners to improve their wellbeing, and would thrive in an environment that is challenging, varied but immensely rewarding, this is the course for you.
You will:
- study a course delivered by a supportive, small team of experts who will guide you with your studies to ensure that you achieve your professional and personal goals
- apply theor...
Why choose this course?<br/>Veterinary Nurses have a key role within the multidisciplinary veterinary team in providing evidence-based nursing care for their patients. If you want to work with companion animals and their owners to improve their wellbeing, and would thrive in an environment that is challenging, varied but immensely rewarding, this is the course for you.<br/><br/>You will:<br/>- study a course delivered by a supportive, small team of experts who will guide you with your studies to ensure that you achieve your professional and personal goals<br/><br/><br/>- apply theory to practice in our clinical suite - equipped with a range of veterinary equipment and training manikins - throughout your studies<br/><br/><br/>- develop your clinical skills in a veterinary training practice<br/><br/><br/>- be mentored in practice by a Clinical Coach during your 16-week placement blocks and be supported by a Clinical Placement Support Tutor from the University Veterinary Nursing Team.<br/><br/><br/>Key Course Features: <br/>- On programme completion, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the RCVS, and use the post-nominal letters RVN.<br/><br/><br/>- Be part of a small collaborative learning community with staff and students.<br/><br/><br/>- Teaching sessions are based on student-centred methods within a practical environment.<br/><br/><br/>- This course is fully accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS).<br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Northop
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Codes/info
Course Code
FDVN
Institution Code
G53
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS Tariff48 72 Our general entry requirement for a foundation degree is 48-72 UCAS tariff points but all applications are considered individually and we consider work experience, vocational training/qualifications as well as motivation and potential to succeed. The programme welcomes applications from anyone who can demonstrate a commitment to the subject and the potential to complete their chosen programme successfully. This can be established by showing appropriate academic achievements or by demonstrating that they possess the knowledge and ability equivalent to the academic qualifications. Scottish Higher48-72 UCAS Tariff points Access to HE Diploma48-72 UCAS Tariff points International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme48-72 UCAS Tariff points from International Baccalaureate Certificates Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)48-72 UCAS Tariff points Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)ASAccepted alongside A-Levels as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement. Scottish Advanced Higher48-72 UCAS Tariff points Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal48-72 UCAS Tariff points Extended ProjectAccepted as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)Accepted as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff point requirement. Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)Accepted alongside Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement. A level |
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