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Veterinary Nursing

Warwickshire College and University Centre

UCAS Code: D311 | Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

Entry requirements


GCSE/National 4/National 5

Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English Language, Science and Mathematics.

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This may be derived from a Level 3 qualification in a related subject such as Animal Management (you need to achieve at least MMP to be considered for the FdSc) or A Levels including one Science subject, ideally Biology. Entry requirements are for guidance only. We welcome students with equivalent qualifications and combinations. Please contact us to discuss further.

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Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Veterinary nursing

This course is an excellent opportunity for students wishing to qualify as a RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) whilst studying a Level 5 higher education qualification accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS).

Your studies will therefore combine academic study and occupational competence. Students study a total of twelve modules over the normal three-year duration of the full-time course. Six modules are studied at each of Levels 4 and 5.

Students must complete their veterinary nursing placement at an accredited veterinary training practice. If offered a place on the degree we will help you find a veterinary nursing placement.

Each academic year includes an eleven week lecture programme, a four week revision and exam period along with a sixteen week placement block.

During the final year of the programme, all students will be required to complete a work-related project linked to veterinary nursing. The RCVS student enrolment fee along with a student veterinary nursing uniform is included within the course fees.

It is advised that students have an up-to-date Tetanus vaccination before the course commences.

This course is validated in partnership with Coventry University.

Modules

Modules may include

Year 1

ASSET
Introductory Animal Welfare, Breeding and Nutrition
Veterinary Nursing Skills 1
Operations of a Veterinary Practice
Year 2

Veterinary Nursing Skills 2
Principles and Practices of Diagnostics
Applied Anaesthesia
Applied Surgical Nursing

Year 3

Research Design and Analysis
Veterinary Nursing Skills 3
Professional Practice for Veterinary Nursing
Veterinary Nursing Skills and Competences
Optional modules at Level 5

Animal Behavioural Science (optional - one taken from three)
Equine and Livestock Management (optional - one taken from three)
Management of Exotics (optional - one taken from three)

For further details about this course, please refer to the programme specification here: https://blob.wcg.ac.uk/pdf/definitive-programme-specification-fdsc-veterinary-nursing-v1-acc-4365048b0ca688cfc2ccb6fa4a09bdd9.pdf

We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated, please contact us for the latest information.

Assessment methods

Each module has its own specific assessment profile, for instance 100% coursework or 50% coursework and 50% written examination. Modules are assessed using a variety of methods (reports, open and closed book examinations, presentations and practical assessments) thus allowing students to develop a range of skills related to the subject area and to build confidence in the subject and in themselves.

To successfully complete the professional practice for veterinary nursing, students MUST also complete:

1) 1800 hours in a RCVS registered small animal training practice which is spread over years one to three; and
2) the RCVS Nursing Progress Log (NPL).

Tuition fees

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

England
£7,250
per year
EU
£11,950
per year
International
£11,950
per year
Northern Ireland
£7,250
per year
Scotland
£7,250
per year
Wales
£7,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Pershore College

Department:

Animal Care

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