PgC Advanced Veterinary Nursing (Oncology) at Harper Adams University

Programme overview

With advancing diagnostics and treatments developing in this field, this certificate will allow nurses to advance their skills and understanding when nursing and providing palliative management for patients undergoing treatment for neoplasia. It will allow nurses to also develop their skills and attributes to enable them to become reflective practitioners refining communication skills to deliver compassionate owner support.

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 Oncology Pathology and Diagnostic Support, Postgraduate Oncology Treatment and Nursing Support.

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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=PCPVNONCP&code2=0005

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