Veterinary Nursing
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff
Evidence of 90 UCAS tariff points ideally as a result of: at least two subjects studied to A2 level to include preferably a Science related subject (e.g. Biology), or a relevant Level 3 vocational diploma (dependent on grades)
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About this course
The degree programme provides students with the opportunity to diversify their degree programmes with 2 elective options at each level. The programme requires an extended period in veterinary practice to allow students to apply their skills. Whilst in practice, students must complete the nursing progress log (NPL) and accrue a minimum of 1,800 hours in an approved training practice. Students who are offered a place on the course, will have placement opportunities provided by University Centre, Askham Bryan.
Assessments will be varied and provide students with opportunity to develop their written, verbal and practical skills, whilst preparing them for the modern-day veterinary practice. This course will also be available for study at our *Gateshead Centre.
*Gateshead Centre is subject to approval.
Modules
Level 4 - Year One, Term 1 and 2
• Clinical Care and Nursing Support
• Radiography and Laboratory Diagnostics
• Surgical Nursing and Introduction to Anaesthesia
• Veterinary Nursing Professionalism and Research
• Applied Animal Anatomy and Physiology
Year One, Term 3 and Year Two, Term 1 and 2
• Complete 1800 hours in a training practice
• Complete a nursing progress log
Elective Modules (subject to demand) - Level 4 - Year Two, Term 3
• Introduction to Exotic Animal Nursing
• Introduction to Animal Behaviour
Level 5 - Year 3, Term 1, 2 and 3
• Preparing for Professional Registration
• Practice Management and Team Leadership
• Anaesthesia and Pharmacy for Veterinary Nurses
• Nursing the Medical Patient
• Independent Research Project
Elective Modules (subject to demand)
• Emergency and Critical Care
• Introduction to Consulting and Nursing Clinics
Assessment methods
Assessments will be varied and provide students with opportunity to develop their written, verbal and practical skills, whilst preparing them for the modern-day veterinary practice.
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Gateshead
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