MSc Advanced Practice in Veterinary Nursing at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

This online programme develops advanced knowledge, critical thinking and professional confidence for veterinary nurses, with a focus on evidence-based practice, quality improvement and professional leadership. The PgCert, PgDip and MSc are studied part-time and flexibly alongside employment.

Faculty: College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences | Department: School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine | Duration: 36 months part-time | Intake: September | Study mode: online | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 courses cover Research and Evidence Based Veterinary Nursing, Quality Improvement in Veterinary Practice and Developing Evidence-Based Practice Through Reflection; year 2 adds Research Design and Dissemination and options such as Animal and Veterinary Ethics and Veterinary Nursing Business Management; year 3 is a dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates progress into senior or advanced clinical practice, quality improvement, management, veterinary education and research roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Open to RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurses and international veterinary nurses/technicians with a relevant qualification. Holders of a bachelor's degree in any subject or another recognised veterinary nursing qualification (for example FdSc, HND, RCVS Advanced Diploma, Veterinary Technician Speciality) are typically admitted; RVNs with the RCVS Level 3 Diploma and at least one year of post-qualification experience or evidence of ongoing CPD are often accepted. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 90 overall (tests up to 20 January 2026) or 92 (from 21 January 2026); PTE Academic (test centre) 65 overall.

GBP 14,300 for the whole programme (2027/28). Total cost, MSc, UK / EU / International Source

Intake: September

Duration: 36 months part-time

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