Hartpury University Undergraduate Prospectus

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Professional Studies Veterinary Nursing (Equine or Small Animal) Diploma

Train to be a veterinary nurse whilst working in an RCVS-approved veterinary nursing training practice. You’ll be able to specialise your training in equine or small animal veterinary nursing. You’ll benefit from outstanding facilities, including a veterinary nursing clinical skills centre, equine and canine therapy centres, small animal house, hydrotherapy treadmill and pool, and commercial farm. Our teaching team is both qualified and experienced – all RCVS-registered veterinary nurses with industry experience. Industry opportunities You’ll spend four days each week working in your practice, supported by your clinical coach and personal tutor; your learning will then be delivered on campus for one day each week. You’ll also complete an additional four hours of online learning via our virtual learning hub. This course is ideal for those who have experience working alongside RCVS- registered veterinary nurses and want to qualify as a veterinary nurse while working in practice. Qualify to register as a Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Veterinary Nurse whilst working in practice. Specialise in equine or small animal veterinary nursing. Benefit from outstanding facilities and teaching.

Entry requirements A typical offer is 64-80 UCAS tariff points You’ll need to have experience working alongside RCVS-registered veterinary nurses and be employed full-time in an RCVS- approved veterinary nursing training practice. Find out more on page 135 or at www.hartpury.ac.uk

Direct application only 2 years of blended learning

Qualify as a veterinary nurse whilst working in practice

Benefit from outstanding facilities including equine and canine therapy centres Outstanding facilities

Graduate destinations • Veterinary nurse

Specialise in small animal or equine veterinary nursing

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.*

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