Veterinary Nursing with Foundation Year Middlesex University

Overview

The Veterinary Nursing with Foundation Year  programme offered by Middlesex University introduces you to key veterinary nursing topics and prepares you to study at degree level. During your degree you will develop your understanding of the role of the registered veterinary nurse, through a range of theoretical and practical modules, as well as work based practical experience. During each year of the course, you will build on what you have already learned, to become a competent and confident registered veterinary nurse. You will undertake modules that focus on body systems, professional development, practical veterinary nursing, and other areas of veterinary nursing such as emergency and critical care. You will also gain the VetSkill Companion Animal Suitably Qualified Persons qualification (C-SQP). The foundation year will equip you with the skills you need to study at BSc (Hons) level.

Career Paths

Veterinary nurses are respected throughout the animal welfare sector, offering wider opportunities for registered veterinary nurses.

Many veterinary nurses are employed in general veterinary practices, but you could also find work in research establishments, laboratories, universities, colleges, zoological/wildlife parks, charities, pharmaceutical companies and breeding/boarding kennels.

As a graduate registered veterinary nurse, you will be welcomed by a wide range of employers across the veterinary sector.

You will develop a range of transferable skills including communication skills, problem solving, time management, academic writing and research skills.