Graduate Certificate Advanced Veterinary Nursing (Analgesia and Pain Management) at Harper Adams University

Programme overview

This certificate will allow nurses to develop their knowledge of anatomy and physiology of acute, chronic and neuropathic pain development, as well as exploring the consequences of untreated pain. It will build on knowledge of pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical options for treating and managing pain. Whilst developing a student’s ability to assess pain and synthesise appropriate multimodal pain management plans for veterinary patients.

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 Pain, Graduate Applied Pain Management.

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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=UGVVNAAP24D&code2=0003

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