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Veterinary Nursing BSc (Hons)

Completion of this programme will give you eligibility to join the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Veterinary Nursing Register and allow you to practise as a Registered Veterinary Nurse.*

Entry requirements A typical offer is 96-112 UCAS tariff points See entry requirements on pages 157-158 Typical offer information is for guidance only Find out more at www.hartpury.ac.uk

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’ll be eligible to join the RCVS Veterinary Nursing Register and begin practising as a fully-qualified Veterinary Nurse. Industry opportunities In your second year, you’ll complete a work-based clinical placement (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. nursing. Uncover new knowledge with a research-based dissertation and qualifywith a full BSc (Hons) degree. Qualify as a Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Registered Veterinary Nurse. Specialise in companion-animal

UCAS code BD71 4 years

100% in meaningful employment (Graduate Outcomes 2020)** **Reflects activities after 15 months for those who graduated in 2018.

Amber Fielden

“I chose Hartpury because I loved that veterinary nursing has its own dedicated practical centre. We had a great amount of time each week to prepare for our practicals and ensure we did everything properly." Veterinary Nurse, Fitzpatrick Referrals ( Channel 4’s The Supervet ) BSc Veterinary Nursing graduate and Clinical Coach for Hartpury students

Employment destination  • Veterinary Nurse

*Due to the professional nature of this programme, students will incur some additional costs. Please see website.