Overview

The Veterinary Nursing and Companion Animal Behaviour programme from University of Bristol offers students the opportunity to combine practical nursing skills with in-depth knowledge of animal behaviour. By combining hands-on clinical practice with focused studies in comparative anatomy and physiology, animal psychology, and behaviour management, you'll develop the expertise needed to excel as a Veterinary Nurse and support evidence-based nursing practice.

Key Features

This exciting degree provides a range of career options and allows graduates direct application to the RCVS Register of Veterinary Nurses. Whether you are interested in working as a veterinary nurse in general practice, would like to explore opportunities in the field of behaviour and welfare for animal charities or are keen to work in the commercial sector, this degree opens up a whole range of job opportunities upon graduation.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Anatomical Science

Clinical Veterinary Nursing Theory

Companion Animal Behaviour

Veterinary Anatomy

Evidence Based Veterinary Nursing

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bristol, United Kingdom
Bristol, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Veterinary Medicine Animal Science View 81 other Bachelors in Veterinary Medicine in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-level standard offer

BBC including B in Biology

BTEC

DMM in Applied Science BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, with Distinctions in five specified Biology units.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

29 points overall with 14 at Higher Level, including 5 in Higher Level Biology

European Baccalaureate

73% overall, with 8.0 in Biology

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

31300 GBP / year

≈ 31300 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Bristol

United Kingdom

750 - 1260 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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