Modules

What you will study YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4) In this first year of study, you will develop a range of skills and the underpinning knowledge that are essential for working in the veterinary industry. There are four modules to be studied in the first year of your programme. All modules are core modules. MODULES Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Disease Foundations of Patient Care Foundations of Nursing Practice Professional and Academic Development 1 YEAR 2 (LEVEL 4/5) Four core modules this year to be studied, two at level 4 and two at level 5. This year’s modules begin to focus on specific and specialist skills that the veterinary nurse will become competent in practice. MODULES Diagnostic Procedures and Parasitology Nursing the Medical and Infectious Patient Professional and Academic Development 2 Anaesthesia and Surgical Nursing Practice YEAR 3 (LEVEL 5) The final four modules of the programme are delivered in this year. The modules are aimed at preparing you for the veterinary workforce and highlighting the skills and professional opportunities that are available for Registered Veterinary Nurses, now and in their future careers. MODULES Emergency, Critical Care and Specialised Nursing Veterinary Nursing in the Community Leadership and Reflective Nursing Clinical Skills and Professional Practice INDUSTRIAL PLACEMENT Clinical placement: 16 weeks during each academic year, you will be allocated a clinical supervisor to support you in practice. All practices we use are registered training practices with the RCVS The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.

Assessment method

Teaching & Assessment Assessments methods are varied and designed to stretch and challenge all students. They are also linked to the skills and knowledge that will be required within the veterinary profession. Assessments may include: Designing an informative client leaflet Care plan report In-class test Literature review Group presentation Reflective logs Objective Structured Competency Examination (OSCE) Contact hours: For level 4 modules, students will receive 36 hours of contact time and at level 5, contact time with students will be 30 hours. Student-centred teaching will be the focus, using the clinical suite at the centre of all teaching sessions to enable a theory to practice learning experience. Group activities, individual activities, innovate teaching and interactive methods will be used.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• Veterinary Surgeons, Royal College of