Graduate Certificate Advanced Veterinary Nursing (Anaesthesia) at Harper Adams University

Programme overview

This certificate will allow nurses to develop and advance their skills to enable them to become reflective practitioners and implement evidence-based improvements to the management of anaesthetic cases in practice. It will further develop and extend knowledge of the anatomical structures and physiological processes relevant to anaesthesia. It will advance technical knowledge of legislation, pharmacology and equipment related to anaesthetic processes and develop a deeper understanding of veterinary anaesthetic nursing in order to advance current skills and patient care.

Department: Veterinary Sciences and Professions | Duration: 1 year (part time) | Study mode: part-time (online/blended) | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Newport, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Evidence-based Nursing, Graduate Physiology and Pharmacology for Anaesthesia, Graduate Anaesthetic Nursing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You must be a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN).; Typically, applicants with a registerable qualification from a Further Education background will enrol on the Graduate Certificate.; Typically, applicants with a Higher Education (degree) background will enrol on the Postgraduate Certificate.; The most appropriate qualification for individual applicants will be considered depending on their individual profile. You will also need time, energy and commitment. International applicants who need a visa: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5 (or equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,520 for the whole programme (2027/28). Part-time Graduate Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Nursing, whole-programme fee 2027/28 (subject to OfS approval). Source

International applicants: GBP 5,520 for the whole programme (2027/28). Same whole-programme fee for non-UK fee status; course not eligible for visa sponsorship. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 1 year (part time)

Apply through the official page: https://srs.harper-adams.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app_crs&code1=UGVVNANA24D&code2=0003

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