1Jun
UndergraduateCourse summary
This course is subject to validation. Throughout the course you will develop skills from a combination of academic study and clinical placement with an approved veterinary practice which much be achieved to allow for registration as a qualified Veterinary Nurse. You will learn the veterinary nursing competencies required to undertake practical patient care and theatre duties. Regular clinical skills labs will prepare you for practical clinical examinations. You will gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing by studying a wide range of subjects incorporating anatomy, physiology, nursing skills, pharmacology, anaesthesia, diagnostic imaging, theatre and surgical practice and animal welfare and behaviour. Much of your third year will be spent on a placement in an approved veterinary practice. This course is highly competitive. Relevant veterinary work experience and a good personal statement are essential. We also recommend you attend an on-campus Open Day to find out more, prior to application. This course will allow you to graduate as a Registered Veterinary Nurse with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) which is the professional qualification required to practice as a veterinary nurse in the UK.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Veterinary Surgeons, Royal College of
How to apply
25Jan
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:
- D470
- Institution code:
- S01
- Campus name:
- Barony
- Campus code:
- B
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - BBB
Scottish Higher - BBBB
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H3, H3
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Applicants may be invited for interview
Other
Your personal statement must evidence a minimum of 4 weeks relevant work experience in a veterinary practice. This must have been completed before the submission of your application. Those with additional needs should note that the reasonable adjustments we are able to make for this course are limited to those which will enable you to practice as a Veterinary Nurse. If you have any questions, please contact us to discuss.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | Achieving at least 5.5 in each component |
For more information on SRUC's English Language requirements
https://www.sruc.ac.uk/info/120236/international_applications/405/english_language_requirements
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Scotland | £1820* | Year 1 |
| England | £7500* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7500* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7500* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £7500* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £7500* | Year 1 |
| EU | £15000* | Year 1 |
| International | £15000* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Additional fee information
Scottish students can apply to the Students Award Agency for Scotland (SAAS) to have tuition fees paid by the Scottish government. Students from the rest of the UK can apply for financial assistance, including a loan to cover the full cost of the tuition fees, from the Student Loan Company.
Provider information
SRUC Scotland's Rural College
SRUC Edinburgh
West Mains Road
Edinburgh
EH9 3JG