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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Veterinary Nursing (with Foundation Year)
University Centre Myerscough
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Veterinary Nursing (with Foundation Year) course at University Centre Myerscough.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
C,D
A minimum of 2 A Levels with at least 1 at C or higher
You may also need to
Attend an interview
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: VNY0
Here's what University Centre Myerscough says about its Veterinary Nursing (with Foundation Year) course.
Would you like to become a veterinary nurse but do not have the science background or struggling to meet the entry criteria? Open up the gateway to an exciting career in veterinary nursing with this 1 year foundation entry qualification.
Please note: the Foundation Year is not accredited by the RCVS.
Source: University Centre Myerscough
Course details
Qualification
Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Department
Veterinary Nursing and Farriery
Location
Preston Campus | Preston
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time including foundation year
Subjects
• Veterinary nursing
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Year 0 - Body Systems and Biology Foundation; Foundation Bioveterinary Sciences and Research; Foundation Animal Welfare, Husbandry and Health; Foundation Global Applications of Bioveterinary Sciences Year 1 - Nursing Care 1; Animal Handling Husbandry and Behaviour; Interprofessional Skills; Nursing Care 2 Year 2 - Diagnostic Imaging; Care of the Surgical Patient Year 3 - Care of the Medical Patient; Preparing for Professional Regulation
University Centre Myerscough student reviews
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University Centre Myerscough
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 University Centre Myerscough students who took the Veterinary Nursing (with Foundation Year) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
73%
low
Teaching on my course
73%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
85%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
70%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
80%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
58%
low
Learning opportunities
69%
low
Learning opportunities
69%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
70%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
80%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
80%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
60%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
55%
low
Assessment and feedback
68%
low
Assessment and feedback
68%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
65%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
90%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
60%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
60%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
65%
low
Academic support
88%
med
Academic support
88%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
90%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
85%
med
Organisation and management
57%
low
Organisation and management
57%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
55%
low
How well organised is your course?
60%
low
Learning resources
85%
med
Learning resources
85%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
68%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
90%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
95%
high
Student voice
68%
low
Student voice
68%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
65%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
75%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
65%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
67%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
90%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
60%
low
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Veterinary Nursing (with Foundation Year) at University Centre Myerscough.
Earnings after graduation
We have no information about future earnings from students that studied this course.
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
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