Hartpury University Prospectus

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Veterinary Nursing BSc (Hons)

Graduate Profile

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.*

Amber Fielden Veterinary Nurse, Fitzpatrick Referrals ( Channel 4’s The Supervet ), Clinical Coach for Hartpury students

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 develop valuable skills in coaching colleagues, and advance your knowledge of an industry-relevant area that interests you through live research and statistical analysis. Students publish research with lecturers and have the opportunity to 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 qualify with a full BSc (Hons) degree. Qualify as a Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Registered Veterinary Nurse. Specialise in companion-animal

Entry requirements A typical offer is 96-112 UCAS tariff points See entry requirements on pages 149-150 Typical offer information is for guidance only Find out more at www.hartpury.ac.uk

"I’m a Veterinary Nurse at

UCAS code BD71 4 years

Fitzpatrick Referrals. I

support in the surgical prep area and the inpatient wards. I’m also a member of the hip team, which means I get to scrub in to assist the surgeons performing hip replacements. We call it ‘running the table’, ensuring the orthopaedic surgeons have the kit they need to do their work. I chose Hartpury because I loved that Veterinary Nursing had their own dedicated practical centre. We also had a great amount of dedicated time each week to prepare us for our OSCE practicals, ensuring we did everything properly."

Uncover new knowledge through clinical research

Develop your skills

Develop your skills in clinical coaching and mentoring, ready for your career

Learn in outstanding facilities and with over 70 different species on site 70

Employment destination • Veterinary Nurse

Amber working as a Veterinary Nurse in Australia after she graduated

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