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Veterinary Nursing
- FdSc
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 22/09/2025
- Undergraduate
- Northop
- Awarded by:
- Wrexham University (Prifysgol Wrecsam)
Course summary
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:
Apply theory to practice in our state of the art clinical suite, equipped with a range of veterinary equipment and training manikins
Develop your clinical skills in a veterinary training practice
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.
Become a Registered Veterinary Nurse in line with the RCVS, a recognised and respected profession
Gain knowledge and skills to pursue advanced certifications and specialities in the field
Learn from experienced veterinary nurses with industry connections, who will guide you with your studies to ensure that you achieve your professional and personal goals
Key Course Features:
This course adopts modern, interactive teaching styles, including workshops, case-based learning, and multimedia resources to ensure lectures are engaging and practical
This course offers regular guest lecturers from within the profession, alongside interdisciplinary collaborations with other human healthcare professionals
On programme completion, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), enter onto the register of veterinary nurses and use the post nominals RVN
Small collaborative learning community with staff and students
This course is fully accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)
Modules
What you will study
YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4)
In this first year of study, you will develop a range of skills and the underpinning knowledge that are essential for working in the veterinary industry. There are four modules to be studied in the first year of your programme. All modules are core modules.
MODULES
Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Disease
Foundations of Patient Care
Foundations of Nursing Practice
Professional and Academic Development 1
YEAR 2 (LEVEL 4/5)
Four core modules this year to be studied, two at level 4 and two at level 5. This year’s modules begin to focus on specific and specialist skills that the veterinary nurse will become competent in practice.
MODULES
Diagnostic Procedures and Parasitology
Nursing the Medical and Infectious Patient
Professional and Academic Development 2
Anaesthesia and Surgical Nursing Practice
YEAR 3 (LEVEL 5)
The final four modules of the programme are delivered in this year. The modules are aimed at preparing you for the veterinary workforce and highlighting the skills and professional opportunities that are available for Registered Veterinary Nurses, now and in their future careers.
MODULES
Emergency, Critical Care and Specialised Nursing
Veterinary Nursing in the Community
Leadership and Reflective Nursing
Clinical Skills and Professional Practice
INDUSTRIAL PLACEMENT
Clinical placement: 16 weeks during each academic year, you will be allocated a clinical supervisor to support you in practice. All practices we use are registered training practices with the RCVS
The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.
Assessment method
Teaching & Assessment
Assessments methods are varied and designed to stretch and challenge all students. They are also linked to the skills and knowledge that will be required within the veterinary profession. Assessments may include:
Designing an informative client leaflet
Care plan report
In-class test
Literature review
Group presentation
Reflective logs
Objective Structured Competency Examination (OSCE)
Contact hours: For level 4 modules, students will receive 36 hours of contact time and at level 5, contact time with students will be 30 hours.
Student-centred teaching will be the focus, using the clinical suite at the centre of all teaching sessions to enable a theory to practice learning experience. Group activities, individual activities, innovate teaching and interactive methods will be used.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Veterinary Surgeons, Royal College of
How to apply
Apply by
29 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- FDVN
- Institution code:
- G53
- Campus name:
- Northop
- Campus Code:
- F
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 - 72 points
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.
A level - EEE - DDD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP - MPP
Access to HE Diploma
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
Scottish Higher
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
AS
Accepted alongside A-Levels as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MP - MM
Scottish Advanced Higher
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
48-72 UCAS Tariff points from International Baccalaureate Certificates
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Accepted as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff point requirement.
Extended Project
Accepted as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
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.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
Applicants are required to have 10 days referenced work experience in a veterinary practice.
Wrexham Glyndwr University takes into account a variety of qualifications and experience when considering applications to our programmes. If you are unsure if the qualifications you currently hold will be accepted for entry, or if you're not sure you'll achieve the required UCAS Tariff points, please contact us at enquiries@glyndwr.ac.uk for further advice and guidance.
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
- Suitable applicants will be invited to an interview.
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £11750 | Year 1 |
| International | £11750 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £11750 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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