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Veterinary Nursing (with Foundation Year)

  • FdSc
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time including foundation year
  • 09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Preston Campus
Awarded by:
University of Lancashire
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Course summary

Would you like to become a veterinary nurse but do not have the science background or struggling to meet the entry criteria? Open up the gateway to an exciting career in veterinary nursing with this 1 year foundation entry qualification.

Please note: the Foundation Year is not accredited by the RCVS.

Modules

Year 0 - Body Systems and Biology Foundation; Foundation Bioveterinary Sciences and Research; Foundation Animal Welfare, Husbandry and Health; Foundation Global Applications of Bioveterinary Sciences
Year 1 - Nursing Care 1; Animal Handling Husbandry and Behaviour; Interprofessional Skills; Nursing Care 2
Year 2 - Diagnostic Imaging; Care of the Surgical Patient
Year 3 - Care of the Medical Patient; Preparing for Professional Regulation

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Veterinary Surgeons, Royal College of

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Preston Campus

Study options

  • FdSc • Full-time including foundation year • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
VNY0
Institution code:
M99
Campus name:
Preston Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Foundation

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How to apply

This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.

Apply by
14 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:
VNY0
Institution code:
M99
Campus name:
Preston Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

International applicants

International students - please contact the course provider before choosing this course as one of your options. Up to date information can be found on our website

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 56 points

A level - CD

A minimum of 2 A Levels with at least 1 at C or higher

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP

Alternative equivalent Level 3 qualifications such as City and Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080) will also be considered.

Scottish Higher - CCD

There is a subject specific requirement of science based subject at C or higher for this course.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DM

Alternative equivalent Level 3 qualifications such as City and Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (720) will also be considered.

Scottish Advanced Higher - CD

T Level - P - D*

We accept technical level qualifications to be used either as a standalone qualification to meet the UCAS tariff points or in combination with other qualifications to contribute to the total number of UCAS tariff points.

5 GCSE passes at Grade C/Grade 4 or above including English Language, Maths and Science are required. Alternative equivalent Level 2 qualifications will also be considered.

If you have any queries in relation to entry qualifications, then please contact the University Centre directly.

Additional entry requirements

Interview
You may be required to attend an interview or applicant day. We will be contacted directly if this is the case.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7Applicants for whom English is a second language must be able to demonstrate proof of International English Language Testing System at level 7.0 (with no component score lower than 6.5) or equivalent.

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
Republic of Ireland£9535Year 1
EU£17325Year 1
England£9535Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535Year 1
Scotland£9535Year 1
Wales£9535Year 1
Channel Islands£9535Year 1
International£17325Year 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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