Veterinary Nursing BSc Honours at Middlesex University

Programme overview

We deliver this course with our partner, the College of Animal Welfare (CAW). You'll split your time between classroom and practical learning and on placement in small animal practice. Registered veterinary nurses are in high demand – with excellent employment opportunities. In 2021/22, 90% of our graduates gained employment with the remaining completing further study.

What you will study

During your degree you will develop your understanding of the role of the registered veterinary nurse, through a range of theoretical and practical modules, as well as work based practical experience. Compulsory modules include Fundamentals of Working in a Veterinary Environment, Professional Development - Legal & Professional, Practical Veterinary Nursing - Placement & Clinical Skills, Body Systems - Urogenital & Theatre Practice, Body Systems - Musculoskeletal, Endocrine and Radiography, Professional Development - Evidenced-based Veterinary Nursing, Communication & Ethics, Body Systems - Cardiovascular & Respiratory, Body Systems - Neurology & Anaesthesia, Professional Development - Leadership skills, Wellbeing, Minor Surgical Procedures, Practical Veterinary Nursing - Placement and Clinical Skills.

Career pathways

There is a current shortage of registered veterinary nurses according to the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, in 2022 so you'll have excellent career prospects after you graduate. Veterinary nurses are respected throughout the animal welfare sector, offering wider opportunities for registered veterinary nurses.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Standard entry. UCAS points: 96 UCAS points. A-level: CCC including a C in science. BTEC: MMM. Access requirements: Overall pass: must include 45 credits at level 3, of which all 45 must be at Merit or higher. Combinations: A combination of A-Level, BTEC and other accepted qualifications that total the required UCAS tariff points. Gaining at least two weeks' work experience in a veterinary practice will be a distinct advantage for your application, however any animal-related or customer-focused work experience will be considered by admissions tutors. The following types of work experience are useful for your application and future career: Kennels/catteries. Zoos. Rescue centres (small and large animal, wildlife, reptile). Equestrian centres/equine yards/riding schools. Farms/city farms. Pet shops. Dog groomers. Dog day care/pet sitting/dog walking. Care work with humans. Customer-focused work experience. Online assessment. We will also ask you to take the Basic and Key Skills Builder (BKSB) English and Maths assessment to evaluate your literacy and numeracy skills. We will also send you an email, at a later stage, with instructions on how to complete the online occupational health check form.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year Source

International applicants: GBP 18,300 a year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/b32c72bf-a181-4e11-8bc0-189e548ab7f0/veterinary-nursing-college-of-animal-welfare---huntingdon?studyYear=2027

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