Overview

This degree provides a fantastic opportunity for you to qualify as a Veterinary Nurse, whilst advancing your own and the industry's knowledge through research and clinical coaching. You'll advance your knowledge of an industry relevant area that interests you through live research and statistical analysis. Students have the opportunity to publish research with lecturers and present at industry conferences. On successful completion of your final year, you may be eligible to apply to join the RCVS Veterinary Nursing Registrar and begin practicing as a fully qualified Veterinary Nurse.

Industry opportunities

In your second year, you’ll complete veterinary practice-based learning (currently 1,800 hours) in an approved RCVS veterinary nursing training practice. This will allow you to develop clinical skills ready for qualifying. We have excellent partnerships with local and national practices.This course is ideal for those who are passionate about working as a Veterinary Nurse whilst improving industry practices through evidence-based research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Veterinary Nursing in Practice
Evidence-Based Clinical Veterinary Nursing
Research Skills for Veterinary Nurses
The Veterinary Nursing Coaching Practitioner

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gloucester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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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

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60

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59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS tariff points | 96-112 UCAS tariff points, to include Biology.
A Levels | CCC-BBC or equivalent from at least two full A Levels. This must include Biology at grade D or above.
Vocational Awards | MMM-DMM in an Extended Diploma in a relevant subject.
Access | 96-112 UCAS tariff points in an Access to Higher Education Diploma. This must include nine level 3 credits at Merit or above in Biology.
International Baccalaureate | 96-112 UCAS tariff points in an IB Diploma, from at least two Highers at H4 or above. This must include Biology.
Scottish Highers | 96-112 UCAS tariff points from at least two Highers, to include Biology at C or above. You must have completed two years study at Higher Level.
Irish Leaving Certificate | 96-112 UCAS tariff points from at least two Highers, to include Biology at H3 or above.
T Level | An overall grade of Distinction, to include grade C or above in the Core component in a Science subject.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17250 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Gloucester

United Kingdom

824 - 1563 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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