Course Overview
Ranked 1st in the UK (Animal Science and agriculture Guardian subject rankings 2026), this course is for those who are passionate about providing team-based healthcare, working in clinical settings, and promoting the physical and mental well-being of animals. Bristol's Veterinary Nursing and Companion Animal Behaviour course offers students the opportunity to combine practical nursing skills with in-depth knowledge of animal behaviour. By combining hands-on clinical practice with focused studies in comparative anatomy and physiology, animal psychology, and behaviour management, you'll develop the expertise needed to excel as a Veterinary Nurse and support evidence-based nursing practice.
This exciting degree provides a range of career options and allows graduates direct application to the RCVS Register of Veterinary Nurses (https://www.rcvs.org.uk/registration/check-the-register/). Whether you are interested in working as a veterinary nurse in general practice, would like to explore opportunities in the field of behaviour and welfare for animal charities or are keen to work in the commercial sector, this degree opens up a whole range of job opportunities upon graduation.
Dual campus experience with access to cutting-edge facilities
Your first two years are based predominantly within the vibrant cultural hub of Bristol city centre, where our pre-clinical facilities are situated at the UK's only School of Anatomy (https://www.bristol.ac.uk/anatomy/). You will also spend time at the nearby Bristol Veterinary School (https://www.bristol.ac.uk/vet-school/), located at our rural Langford campus, where you will be hands-on with animals and develop your practical veterinary nursing skills in a clinical setting.
Bristol Veterinary School is home to a range of extensive facilities including Langford Vets (https://www.langfordvets.co.uk/) multidisciplinary small animal referral hospital, farm animal and small animal practices, a dairy farm and diagnostic labs, with an equine practice nearby. Students can also enjoy the onsite cafe, gym, student social and study areas and abundant green spaces, alongside our much-celebrated welcoming and supportive community of staff and students.
Take a virtual tour of the Langford Campus (https://www.bristol.ac.uk/virtual-tour/)
See further key information about our veterinary courses on the Bristol Veterinary School website. (https://www.bristol.ac.uk/vet-school/study/undergraduate/key-information/)
Accreditations
Our Veterinary Nursing and Companion Animal Behaviour BSc is accredited by CCAB (https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/2026/vet-nursing/bsc-veterinary-nursing-and-companion-animal-behaviour/), RCVS (http://www.rcvs.org.uk/document-library/list-of-rcvs-accredited-higher-education-qualifications-in/) and ABTC (https://abtc.org.uk/)
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
University of Bristol has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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The University of Bristol welcomes applications from international students and accepts a wide range of qualifications for undergraduate study. If you studied at a school, college or university outside the UK, please select the relevant page for further information on qualification equivalences, scholarships and details of our education representatives in your country/region: bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/
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We accept a wide variety of qualifications and welcome applications from students of all backgrounds. We consider a large range of contextual factors when making application decisions.
If you receive and accept an offer from the University of Bristol, and you meet the terms of your offer in full, you will be accepted.
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Fees are subject to annual review and are liable to rise each year. Home fees will be set in line with UK government policy and updated as per their guidance, while international fees increase annually in line with expected inflation rises. Visit bristol.ac.uk/ug-fees-funding for further information, including estimated fees for subsequent years and typical total costs.
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