PgC Advanced Veterinary Nursing (Exotics, Zoo and Wildlife) at Harper Adams University

Programme overview

This certificate will allow nurses to develop and advance their skills to critically assess the welfare and nursing requirements of exotics, zoo and wildlife patients. You will create appropriate nursing plans utilising the highest professional standards, skills and knowledge to improve the health and welfare of exotics, zoo and wildlife patients. You will be able to critically evaluate personal effectiveness and effectively and accurately communicate with peers and clients when supporting exotics, zoo and wildlife patients undergoing veterinary procedures.

Department: Veterinary Sciences and Professions | Duration: 1 year (part time) | Study mode: part-time (online/blended) | Intake: 10th September 2026; Applications close: 31st July 2026 | Location: Newport, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Critical Evaluation of Evidence, Postgraduate Comparative Applied Physiology and Nursing, Postgraduate Ethics, Welfare and Conservation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You must be a Registered Veterinary Nurse. 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: 10th September 2026; Applications close: 31st July 2026

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=PCPVNEZWP&code2=0003

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