4Feb
UndergraduateCourse summary
Veterinary Nursing is a major specialism of Myerscough College. Students who successfully complete the Foundation Degree Veterinary Nursing are automatically accredited with the RCVS Veterinary Nursing Certificate – without the need to sit the RCVS exams. This means that Myerscough students progress directly onto the RCVS VN register, receiving their RVN certificate and badge at graduation.
Modules
Year 1 - Form and Function; Applied Animal Health and Welfare; Veterinary Nursing In-patient Care; Personal, Professional Development and Employability Skills; Anatomy, Physiology and Preventative Healthcare; Veterinary Pharmacology Year 2 - Veterinary Nursing Placement Year 3 - Preparing for Professional Practice; Anaesthesia and Diagnostic Imaging; Medical and Critical Care Veterinary Nursing (1.5 module); Peri-operative Veterinary Nursing; Research Skills Project (1.5 module)
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.
26Jan
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:
- D313
- Institution code:
- M99
- Campus name:
- Preston Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
5 GCSEs Including English Language, Maths and Science are required. Alternative equivalent Level 2 qualifications will also be considered. Applicants who believe they may be eligible for Accreditation of Prior Certificated and/or Experiential Learning (APCL/APEL) will be considered on an individual basis. 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.
Other
You will be required to provide evidence of the completion of 160 hours of work experience within a UK based small animal veterinary practice before starting your course. This can be completed post application and will form part of your conditions if you are accepted. Students from outside of the UK or the EU should contact the University Centre directly for further advice.
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 or equivalent. |
Unistats information
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £9250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £12700 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Additional costs for items that are essential for the course include:
RCVS Enrolment Fee in Year 1 – approximately £170 (subject to annual increases);
RCVS Registration fee in Year 3 – approximately £120 (subject to annual increases);
please follow link: http://www.rcvs.org.uk/document-library/vn-enrolment-form-and-guidance-notes/
Student Veterinary Nursing uniform – approximately £70 (for 2 x trousers and 2 x tunics);
accommodation during study periods at Myerscough College if choose to live in;
access to broadband internet and a computer.
Additional costs for opportunities and items that are optional for the course include:
books - approximately £120 (at least a core VN textbook and veterinary dictionary recommended);
Human First Aid Course (optional) – approximately £45;
nursing equipment (stethoscope etc) - up to £85 (how much is spent above or below this £85 mark is up to the student and additional items are available to order alongside uniforms).
Provider information
University Centre Myerscough
St Michael's Road
Bilsborrow
Preston
PR3 0RY