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Veterinary Nursing

  • Foundation Degree in Science
  • 2 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 13 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Coleg Gwent (Usk)
Awarded by:
University of South Wales (Prifysgol De Cymru)
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Course summary

You will gain a nursing clinical competency, based on an underpinning knowledge of veterinary nursing practice.

This course is for you if:

… you work in the veterinary profession and want to take the next step in your career.

… you don’t yet work in a veterinary practice and you want to be a veterinary nurse.

… you want a blend of academic study, work-based learning and skills development.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Coleg Gwent (Usk)

Study options

  • Foundation Degree in Science • Full-Time • 2 Years

Start dates

  • 13 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:
N231
Institution code:
W01
Campus name:
Coleg Gwent (Usk)
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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:
N231
Institution code:
W01
Campus name:
Coleg Gwent (Usk)

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

GCSE/National 4/National 5

5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, which must include mathematics, English Language (or Welsh First Language) and at least 1 science subject. No alternative to the GCSE is acceptable

Additional entry requirements

Other
You should have already undertaken a minimum of one week of work experience in a small animal veterinary practice before enrolling onto this course (work undertaken in dog kennels, cattery, rescue centres or pet shops will not satisfy this criterion). You must be able to provide evidence of this work experience and it must be recent (i.e. no more than three years prior to your application date).
Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required.

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 Ireland & EU£7500
International£12300

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

Students have access to a wide range of resources including textbooks, publications, and computers in the University’s library and via online resources. In most cases they are more than sufficient to complete a course of study. Where there are additional costs, either obligatory or optional, these are detailed on the University website (on individual course pages). Of course students may choose to purchase their own additional personal resources/tools over and above those listed to support their studies at their own expense. All stationery and printing costs are at a student’s own expense. Students from Wales and the EU may be eligible for a means-tested Welsh Government Learning Grant. Please visit the University website for full details.

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