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Veterinary Nursing

Course details
  • 1 Study option
  • Undergraduate
Course location
2 Campuses
Awarded by:
Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC)

Course summary

This course is subject to validation.

Throughout the course you will develop skills from a combination of academic study and clinical placement with an approved veterinary practice which much be achieved to allow for registration as a qualified Veterinary Nurse. You will learn the veterinary nursing competencies required to undertake practical patient care and theatre duties. Regular clinical skills labs will prepare you for practical clinical examinations. You will gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing by studying a wide range of subjects incorporating anatomy, physiology, nursing skills, pharmacology, anaesthesia, diagnostic imaging, theatre and surgical practice and animal welfare and behaviour. Much of your third year will be spent on a placement in an approved veterinary practice.

This course is highly competitive. Relevant veterinary work experience and a good personal statement are essential. We also recommend you attend an on-campus Open Day to find out more, prior to application.

This course will allow you to graduate as a Registered Veterinary Nurse with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) which is the professional qualification required to practice as a veterinary nurse in the UK.

Professional bodies

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

  • Veterinary Surgeons, Royal College of

How to apply

Application codes

Institution code:
S01

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

Course options

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Typical qualification requirements

Additional entry requirements

Interview
Applicants may be invited for interview
Other
Your personal statement must evidence a minimum of 4 weeks relevant work experience in a veterinary practice. This must have been completed before the submission of your application. Those with additional needs should note that the reasonable adjustments we are able to make for this course are limited to those which will enable you to practice as a Veterinary Nurse. If you have any questions, please contact us to discuss.

English language requirements

Applicants whose native language is not English and who have not been educated previously in the English language must provide evidence of their English language ability to ensure they can cope with the demands of a course taught and assessed in English. Further information about the English Language tests that we currently accept as proof of English Language ability can be viewed on our website. English language tests should be no more than two years old on the start date of your chosen course.https://www.sruc.ac.uk/international/international-students/entry-requirements/english-language-requirements/

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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Course options

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
Scotland£1820*
England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£9790*
EU & International£17000*

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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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