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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Veterinary Nursing
Royal Veterinary College, University of London
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Veterinary Nursing course at Royal Veterinary College, University of London.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,C,C
including Biology at grade B. We also require a 'pass' in the science practical for each subject, where taking the English curriculum. Two AS Levels at relevant grades would be accepted in place of one of the further (non-Biology) A Level subjects. General Studies is not accepted.
You may also need to
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Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| International | £18,870 per year (provisional) |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: D313
Here's what Royal Veterinary College, University of London says about its Veterinary Nursing course.
The BSc Veterinary Nursing programme is a full-time four-year course designed to produce veterinary nurses who have the knowledge and skills to make a significant contribution to animal health and welfare. You will complete 2100 hours of practical training within the first three foundation years of the programme, where you have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills within a real-life environment. At the end of this period (providing you have met the assessment requirements), you will achieve your professional veterinary nursing qualification, accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). During your final year, you will undertake a research project on an area of clinical interest and choose from a range of innovative modules taught by RVC nurse educators and world-renowned clinicians from the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals. This is a challenging degree course that delivers a broad programme of learning, and offers a fascinating introduction to veterinary nursing.
Source: Royal Veterinary College, University of London
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Royal Veterinary College
Location
main site | London
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Veterinary nursing
Start date
28 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Royal Veterinary College, University of London reviews
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2nd year student
Lots of opportunities to work and earn money around the degree. Staff also provide great advice for career prospects.
1 year ago
2nd year student
Plenty of people to talk to and areas for quiet study
1 year ago
2nd year student
From other students I hear the staff are really helpful. I have never used this yet.
1 year ago
2nd year student
CV advice Degree feedback
1 year ago
2nd year student
Could do with some updates in some areas but very minor. Lecter recording and screens work well. And uni is extremely comfortable for students to study.
1 year ago
2nd year student
Good layout and support Interesting lectures staff Assignments are managed and provided with adequate time frame
1 year ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Royal Veterinary College, University of London students who took the Veterinary Nursing course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
85%
low
Teaching on my course
85%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
85%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
94%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
76%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
85%
med
Learning opportunities
81%
low
Learning opportunities
81%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
88%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
88%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
94%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
74%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
59%
low
Assessment and feedback
66%
low
Assessment and feedback
66%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
76%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
79%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
62%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
68%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
44%
low
Academic support
82%
low
Academic support
82%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
85%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
79%
low
Organisation and management
69%
med
Organisation and management
69%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
84%
med
How well organised is your course?
59%
low
Learning resources
89%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
94%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
91%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
82%
low
Student voice
63%
low
Student voice
63%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
47%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
85%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
56%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
80%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
85%
med
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
92%
high
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
85%
low
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
77%
low
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
77%
med
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
85%
high
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
69%
low
Student information
See who's studying at Royal Veterinary College, University of London. These students are taking Veterinary Nursing or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Biology | C | |||||
| Chemistry | D | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| Geography | C | |||||
| English Literature | A* | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Veterinary Nursing at Royal Veterinary College, University of London.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Royal Veterinary College, University of London graduates who took Veterinary Nursing - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£33.9k
First year after graduation
£40.9k
Third year after graduation
£44.9k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Veterinary Nursing.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
Discussions
Discussions
Students are talking about Royal Veterinary College, University of London on The Student Room.
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