Program Overview

Program Overview

The BSc Veterinary Nursing course is designed to produce veterinary nurses who have the knowledge and skills to make a significant contribution to animal health and welfare.

Program Structure

You will be exposed to practical training within the first three foundation years of the programme, where you have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills within a real-life environment. At the end of this period, providing you have met the assessment requirements, you will achieve your professional veterinary nursing qualification.

Final Year

During your final year, you will undertake a research project on an area of clinical interest and choose from a range of innovative modules taught by RVC nurse educators and world-renowned clinicians from the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals.

Course Delivery

This is a challenging degree course that delivers a broad programme of learning, and offers a fascinating introduction to veterinary nursing. Veterinary Nursing courses are delivered primarily at our Hawkshead Campus as well as utilising a variety of placement practices to gain the practical skills required for a Registered Veterinary Nurse.

Key Features

• The course provides practical training within the first three years
  • This includes developing knowledge and skills in a real-life environment
• The final year involves a research project and innovative modules
  • Taught by experienced educators and clinicians
• The course is delivered at the Hawkshead Campus and various placement practices
  • To provide a comprehensive learning experience and practical skills for a Registered Veterinary Nurse