PgC 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: September 2027 | Location: Newport, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Critical Evaluation of Evidence, Postgraduate Physiology and Pharmacology for Pain, Postgraduate 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 6.5 overall with no component below 5.5 (or equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,520 for the whole programme (2027/28). PgC Advanced Veterinary Nursing whole-programme fee 2027/28. Source

International applicants: GBP 5,520 for the whole programme (2027/28). Same PgC fee for overseas fee status; part-time only, not eligible for visa sponsorship. Source

Intake: September 2027

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=PCPVNAAPP&code2=0005

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