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Veterinary Nursing (Top Up)

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
  • 1 Years
  • Full-Time
  • September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Moreton Morrell College
Awarded by:
Coventry University
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Course summary

This is a progression award for those who have completed the FdSc Veterinary Nursing or a related course with RCVS recognised veterinary nursing competences. It offers students the opportunity to build upon their existing knowledge and skills and is ideal for those wishing to pursue a senior management role or move into teaching and/or research.

This course is delivered by Warwickshire College and validated in partnership with Coventry University, and is regulated by the Office for Students (OfS).

For our Higher Education Terms and Conditions please visit https://wcg.ac.uk/page/701/terms-and-conditions

Modules

Course Modules

Modules may include:
Year 1 - Level 6

Dissertation
Applied Pharmacy and Medicines
Companion Animal Behaviour and Therapy
Emergency Critical and Intensive Nursing Care
Practice Management

All the modules are 20 credits, except the Dissertation module, which is 40 credits.

For further details about this course, please refer to the programme specification here: https://blob.wcg.ac.uk/pdf/definitive-programme-specification-bsc-hons-veterinary-nursing-top-up-v3acc-ffedf962fdf3fbd34955047c6ae68799.pdf

We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated, please contact us for the latest information.

Assessment method

Each module will have its own specific assessment profile with the usual balance being 50% coursework assignments and a 50% formal examination element.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Moreton Morrell College

Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
D3NF
Institution code:
W25
Campus name:
Moreton Morrell College
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
D3NF
Institution code:
W25
Campus name:
Moreton Morrell College

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Applicants will be required to hold a recognised Level 5 (240 credits) veterinary nursing qualification with an overall merit performance. This is typically a Foundation degree or a Higher National Diploma (HND).

Additional entry requirements

Interview
All suitable applicants will be invited to attend an application meeting, which may be in person or online.
Other
Applicants will also need to have their name held on the Register of Veterinary Nurses held by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). It is essential that you have an up-to-date Tetanus vaccination before the course commences.

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern IrelandTBC
EU & InternationalTBC

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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