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Veterinary Nursing

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A level

E,E,E-D,D,D

Accepted alongside A-Levels as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement.

48-72 UCAS Tariff points

48-72 UCAS Tariff points

Accepted as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement.

48-72 UCAS Tariff points from International Baccalaureate Certificates

48-72 UCAS Tariff points

Accepted alongside Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement.

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48-72 UCAS Tariff points

48-72 UCAS Tariff points

UCAS Tariff

48-72

Our general entry requirement for a foundation degree is 48-72 UCAS tariff points but all applications are considered individually and we consider work experience, vocational training/qualifications as well as motivation and potential to succeed. The programme welcomes applications from anyone who can demonstrate a commitment to the subject and the potential to complete their chosen programme successfully. This can be established by showing appropriate academic achievements or by demonstrating that they possess the knowledge and ability equivalent to the academic qualifications.

Accepted as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff point requirement.

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About this course


Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Veterinary nursing

Why choose this course?

Veterinary Nurses have a key role within the multidisciplinary veterinary team in providing evidence-based nursing care for their patients. If you want to work with companion animals and their owners to improve their wellbeing, and would thrive in an environment that is challenging, varied but immensely rewarding, this is the course for you.

You will:

- study a course delivered by a supportive, small team of experts who will guide you with your studies to ensure that you achieve your professional and personal goals

- apply theory to practice in our clinical suite - equipped with a range of veterinary equipment and training manikins - throughout your studies

- develop your clinical skills in a veterinary training practice

- be mentored in practice by a Clinical Coach during your 16-week placement blocks and be supported by a Clinical Placement Support Tutor from the University Veterinary Nursing Team.

Key course features:
- On programme completion, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the RCVS, and use the post-nominal letters RVN.

- Be part of a small collaborative learning community with staff and students.

- Teaching sessions are based on student-centred methods within a practical environment.

- This course is provisionally accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)*

Modules

What you will study

YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4)
In this first year of study, you will develop a range of skills and the underpinning knowledge that are essential for working in the veterinary industry. There are four modules to be studied in the first year of your programme. All modules are core modules.

MODULES

Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Disease
Foundations of Patient Care
Foundations of Nursing Practice
Professional and Academic Development 1

YEAR 2 (LEVEL 4/5)
Four core modules this year to be studied, two at level 4 and two at level 5. This year’s modules begin to focus on specific and specialist skills that the veterinary nurse will become confident in practice.

MODULES

Diagnostic Procedures and Parasitology
Nursing the Medical and Infectious Patient
Professional and Academic Development 2
Anaesthesia and Surgical Nursing Practice

YEAR 3 (LEVEL 5)
The final four modules of the programme are delivered in this year. The modules are aimed at preparing the students for the veterinary workforce and highlighting the skills and professional opportunities that are available for Registered Veterinary Nurses, now and in their future careers.

MODULES

Emergency, Critical Care and Specialised Nursing
Veterinary Nursing in the Community
Leadership and Reflective Nursing
Clinical Skills and Professional Practice

The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.

Assessment methods

Teaching & Assessment

Assessments methods are varied and designed to stretch and challenge all students. They are also linked to the skills and knowledge that will be required within the veterinary profession. Assessments may include:

- Designing an informative client leaflet
- Care plan report
- In-class test
- Literature review
- Group presentation
- Reflective logs
- Objective Structured Competency Examination (OSCE)

Contact hours: For level 4 modules, students will receive 36 hours of contact time and at level 5, contact time with students will be 30 hours.

Student-centred teaching will be the focus, using the clinical suite at the centre of all teaching sessions to enable a theory to practice learning experience.

Teaching and learning

Wrexham Glyndŵr University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential.

We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our Student Support section has more information on the help available.

In terms of particular needs, the University’s Inclusion team can provide appropriate guidance and support should any students require reasonable adjustments to be made because of a recognised prevailing disability, medical condition, or specific learning difference.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

England
£9,000
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,000
per year
Scotland
£9,000
per year
Wales
£9,000
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Northop

Department:

School of Social and Life Sciences

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