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FdSc Veterinary Nursing

Course Details

• UCAS Code: FDVN
• Year of entry: 2026
• Duration: 3 YRS (FT)
• UCAS Tariff: 48-72
• Institution Code: G53
• Location: Northop

Course Highlights

• Accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)
• Access to a fully equipped Veterinary Nursing Clinical Suite
• Placements in a RCVS-approved veterinary practice each year

Why Choose This Course

Veterinary Nurses have a key role within the multidisciplinary veterinary team in providing evidence-based nursing care for their patients. If you want to work with companion animals and their owners to improve their wellbeing, and would thrive in an environment that is challenging, varied but immensely rewarding, this is the course for you.

You Will

• Apply theory to practice in our state of the art clinical suite, equipped with a range of veterinary equipment and training manikins
• Develop your clinical skills in a veterinary training practice
• Be mentored in practice by a Clinical Coach during your 16-week placement blocks and be supported by a Clinical Placement Support Tutor from the University Veterinary Nursing Team.
• Become a Registered Veterinary Nurse in line with the RCVS, a recognised and respected profession
• Gain knowledge and skills to pursue advanced certifications and specialities in the field
• Learn from experienced veterinary nurses with industry connections, who will guide you with your studies to ensure that you achieve your professional and personal goals

Key Course Features

• This course adopts modern, interactive teaching styles, including workshops, case-based learning, and multimedia resources to ensure lectures are engaging and practical
• This course offers regular guest lecturers from within the profession, alongside interdisciplinary collaborations with other human healthcare professionals
• On programme completion, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), enter onto the register of veterinary nurses and use the post nominals RVN
• Small collaborative learning community with staff and students
• This course is fully accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)
• Our Animal Science and Veterinary Nursing programmes are enriched through partnerships with leading professionals like Louise Wilson of Conservation K9 Consultancy.

What You Will Study

Year 1 (Level 4)

• Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Disease
• Foundations of Patient Care
• Foundations of Nursing Practice
• Professional and Academic Development 1

Year 2 (Level 4/5)

• Diagnostic Procedures and Parasitology
• Nursing the Medical and Infectious Patient
• Professional and Academic Development 2
• Anaesthesia and Surgical Nursing Practice

Year 3 (Level 5)

• Emergency, Critical Care and Specialised Nursing
• Veterinary Nursing in the Community
• Leadership and Reflective Nursing
• Clinical Skills and Professional Practice

Industrial Placement

• Clinical placement: 16 weeks during each academic year, you will be allocated a clinical supervisor to support you in practice. All practices we use are registered training practices with the RCVS

Entry Requirements & Applying

• In addition to the University's tariff points for a Foundation degree (48-72 points), applicants are required to have at least 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or above including English Language, Mathematics and Science or equivalent qualifications.
• Applicants are required to have 10 days referenced work experience in a veterinary practice. Applicants will also be considered if they have 5 days of work experience in a veterinary practice and 5 days experience within a relevant animal sector environment.
• Suitable applicants will be invited to an interview.

Teaching & Assessment

• Assessments methods are varied and designed to stretch and challenge all students.
• They are also linked to the skills and knowledge that will be required within the veterinary profession.
• Assessments may include:
  • Designing an informative client leaflet
  • Care plan report
  • In-class test
  • Literature review
  • Group presentation
  • Reflective logs
  • Objective Structured Competency Examination (OSCE)

Career Prospects

• Our dedicated Careers and Employability team is committed to helping you achieve your professional goals.
• Graduates of this course can pursue careers in:
  • Small animal general practice
  • Small animal referral hospitals
  • Emergency and out-of-hours nursing
  • Equine and mixed practice
  • Patient rehabilitation and behaviour modification therapies
  • District nursing
  • Conservation
  • Zoological environment
  • Pharmaceutical industry
  • Education
  • Entrepreneurial and business opportunities

Fees & Funding

• You do not have to pay your tuition fees upfront.
• The fees you pay and the support available will depend on a number of different factors.
• Full information can be found on our fees & finance pages.

Accommodation

• At Wrexham University, we offer on-campus en-suite rooms within our Wrexham Student Village.
• These private, fully furnished spaces are conveniently located, providing easy access to campus facilities, study areas, and social spaces.
• Plus, you're just a 10-minute walk from the city centre!