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Students
Tuition Fee
GBP 5,100
Per course
Start Date
2025-09-11
Medium of studying
Blended
Duration
1 years
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Courses
Major
Animal Behavior | Animal Health Care | Veterinary Nursing
Area of study
Veterinary
Education type
Blended
Timing
Part time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 5,100
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2025-09-11-
About Program

Program Overview


Grad Cert Advanced Veterinary Nursing (Behaviour)

Course Overview

This certificate will allow nurses to develop and advance their skills to enable them to assess the impact of external factors and wider environmental influences on the behaviour of veterinary patients. You will devise appropriate programmes for the prevention of problematic behaviour, utilising the highest professional standards, skills and knowledge to improve the health and welfare of patients.


Entry Requirements

  • You must be a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN).
  • Typically, applicants with a registerable qualification from a Further Education background will enrol on the Graduate Certificate.
  • Typically, applicants with a Higher Education (degree) background will enrol on the Postgraduate Certificate.
  • The most appropriate qualification for individual applicants will be considered depending on their individual profile.
  • You will also need time, energy and commitment.

Course Key Info

  • Start date: 11th September 2025
  • Applications close: 31st July 2025
  • Duration: 1 year (part-time)
  • Location: Online/blended learning and Harper Adams University campus
  • Accredited by: Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)

Course Modules

  • Year 1:
    • Evidence-based Nursing (A5003HF) | 20
    • Graduate Applied Behaviour for Veterinary Practice (A6004HF) | 20
    • Graduate Interventions for Behavioural Problems (A6005HF) | 20

Module Descriptions

  • Evidence-based Nursing
  • Graduate Applied Behaviour for Veterinary Practice
  • Graduate Interventions for Behavioural Problems

Teaching and Assessment

Delivery will be by a combination of distance learning and optional study days where guest speakers, seminars and practical classes support the modules. A range of distance learning methods will be used, including study notes, email and Harper Adams’ interactive virtual learning environment ‘The Learning Hub’. Access to a computer and broadband internet is essential.


Modules will be assessed by a range of methods, including assignments end of module examination, and practical exams. Support in assessment skills is available for those who have not sat an examination recently.


Fees and Costs

  • Grad Cert course fee (2025): £5,100 for domestic students, part-time study
  • RCVS Registration fee (2025): £84 payable at the start of the course
  • RCVS Certification fee: £212 payable to RCVS at the end of the course

Students may be eligible for student finance. Check the Student Finance page on the Gov.uk website.


Other Courses of Interest

  • Undergraduate Grad Cert Advanced Veterinary Nursing (Anaesthesia) Year of entry: 2025
  • Undergraduate Grad Cert Advanced Veterinary Nursing (Analgesia and Pain Management) Year of entry: 2025
  • Undergraduate Grad Cert Advanced Veterinary Nursing (Exotics, Zoo and Wildlife) Year of entry: 2025

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