Veterinary Primary Care & Clinical Leadership, MSc/PGDip at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

Veterinary Primary Care & Clinical Leadership is a part-time, online MSc/PGDip for veterinary primary care professionals, with content released in five-week blocks. Its first year is the PGCert in Veterinary Education, Coaching and Leadership, and it is accredited by the Academy of Medical Educators (AccreditationPlus).

Faculty: School of Veterinary Medicine | Duration: 3 years part-time | Intake: September 2026, September 2027 | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core study covers Education in Veterinary Clinical Practice, Coaching and Mentoring for Veterinary Professionals, Leadership in Veterinary Clinical Practice and a Research Project, plus optional modules such as Ecosystem Health and Welfare, Global Applications of One Health, Global Applications of One Welfare, Human-Animal Interactions, Assessment and Management of Pain in Animals, and Integrative Veterinary Medicine. The PGDip is awarded after two years.

Career pathways

The course develops leadership, education, coaching and research skills for progression in veterinary clinical practice or other areas of the veterinary industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A British honours degree (2:2 or above) in Veterinary Nursing, Veterinary Medicine or equivalent from an approved institution of higher education. Non-standard applicants are welcomed and recognition of prior and work-based learning may be available. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 with no component below 6.0 or equivalent. Ghana-specific route stated on the page: Ghanaian Pre-Masters (lower GPA with Postgraduate Diploma) or HND with Postgraduate Diploma; English via IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5) or WAEC/WASSCE English grade C6.

Intake: September 2026, September 2027

Duration: 3 years part-time

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