Hartpury University Undergraduate Prospectus

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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 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. Qualify as a Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Registered Veterinary Nurse. Specialise in companion-animal nursing. Uncover new knowledge with a research- based dissertation and qualify with a full BSc degree. Veterinary Nursing Science 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 135-136 Typical offer information is for guidance only Find out more at www.hartpury.ac.uk

UCAS code BD71 4 years

Uncover new knowledge through clinical research

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

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Graduate destinations • Veterinary nurse

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