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

Programme overview

This certificate will allow nurses to develop and advance their skills to enable them to critically assess the nursing and rehabilitation requirements of veterinary patients. You will create appropriate nursing and rehabilitation plans utilising the highest professional standards, skills and knowledge to improve the health and welfare of animals. You will be able to critically evaluate personal effectiveness and effectively and accurately communicate with peers and clients when supporting patients that require rehabilitation therapy.

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 Aquatic Therapy, Graduate Small Animal Evidence-based Physiotherapy.

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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=UGVVNRBN24D&code2=0003

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