Entry requirements
You will need 120 points including one science A-level or Applied A-level (preferably in Biology) and five GCSEs at grade C or above, including English, Maths and Science. A National Diploma qualification in a science subject may be considered.
All prospective students must have obtained at least two weeks work experience in one or more veterinary practices before being invited to attend an admissions interview. Please reference all work experience in your personal statement when applying.
Applications are encouraged from mature students.
Reasons to choose this course
It is accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS).
We offer access to a brand new veterinary nursing building on campus to support the course.
You will gain work experience in veterinary practices throughout the course.
About the course
The course integrates work experience in a veterinary training practice with the underpinning teaching at the University. These work placements are incorporated throughout the three year course with placements from three to 26 weeks and allow you to complete the National Occupational Standards.
The newly built veterinary nursing building contains a simulated veterinary practice to give you the practical ‘know-how’ on vital veterinary nursing procedures and the adjoining new animal unit will allow you plenty of handling practice of a wide range of species.
Assessment
Assessment will be via a combination of written and practical university exams and assignments, together with an external examination by the RCVS. Students will also complete a portfolio of evidence within the workplace, which is assessed externally.
Progression
Successful graduates may have the opportunity to fast track to the third year of a BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing qualification by attending a summer school.
Your future career
Students successfully achieving the Certificate in Veterinary Nursing may be entered onto the registered list of qualified veterinary nurses, which is held by the RCVS. Students can then use the post-nominal letters VN and are qualified to give animals medication and perform acts of minor surgery under veterinary direction.