8Jun
Undergraduate This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
University Centre Myerscough has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Would you like to become a veterinary nurse but do not have the science background or struggling to meet the entry criteria? Open up the gateway to an exciting career in veterinary nursing with this 1 year foundation entry qualification. Please note: the Foundation Year is not accredited by the RCVS. The FdSc Veterinary Nursing is subject to validation by the University of Central Lancashire and the RCVS.
Modules
Year 0 - Body Systems and Biology Foundation; Foundation Bioveterinary Sciences and Research; Foundation Animal Welfare, Husbandry and Health; Foundation Global Applications of Bioveterinary Sciences Year 1 - Nursing Care 1; Animal Handling Husbandry and Behaviour; Interprofessional Skills; Nursing Care 2 Year 2 - Diagnostic Imaging; Care of the Surgical Patient Year 3 - Care of the Medical Patient; Preparing for Professional Regulation
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Veterinary Surgeons, Royal College of
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- VNY0
- Institution code:
- M99
- Campus name:
- Preston Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 56 points
A level - CD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
Scottish Higher - CCD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DM
Scottish Advanced Higher - CD
T Level - P - D*
5 GCSE passes at Grade C/Grade 4 or above including English Language, Maths and Science are required. Alternative equivalent Level 2 qualifications will also be considered. If you have any queries in relation to entry qualifications, then please contact the University Centre directly.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
You may be required to attend an interview or applicant day. We will be contacted directly if this is the case.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | Applicants for whom English is a second language must be able to demonstrate proof of International English Language Testing System at level 7.0 (with no component score lower than 6.5) or equivalent. |
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17325 | Year 1 |
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| International | £17325 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University Centre Myerscough
St Michael's Road
Bilsborrow
Preston
PR3 0RY