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Course summary

This ‘top up route’ is designed for students who have successfully completed a Foundation Degree in Veterinary Nursing. You will undertake extended and advanced Level 6 modules to develop clinical nursing knowledge for modern practice. The programme may enable you to develop your knowledge in preparation for specialist certificates in teaching and learning, and business management. Please note applicants will need to have either fulfilled the regulatory framework and have already Registered as a Veterinary Nurse or be eligible to apply to join the RCVS Register of Veterinary Nurses. The programme is intended to provide extension and challenge to Level 5 qualified RCVS accredited Veterinary Nurses. This programme is subject to validation for 2023 entry.

Modules

Modules: Research Project Advanced Nursing Care of Exotic Animal Species Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Nursing Education Leadership and Clinical Supervision Veterinary Nursing Practitioner

Assessment method

Assessments may include: coursework, time constrained assessments, presentations, Viva - Voce, continual assessments, practical assessments


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
D311
Institution code:
A70
Campus name:
Main Campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

55% (merit) in your Veterinary Nursing Foundation Degree to study our BSC Hons (includes dissertation) or 40-54% (pass) for our BSC Ordinary Level (without dissertation) and be registered as a Veterinary Nurse with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). 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

Other

This ‘top up route’ is designed for students who have successfully completed a Foundation Degree in Veterinary Nursing.

Interview


Unistats information

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £9000 Year 1
England £9000 Year 1
Scotland £9000 Year 1
Wales £9000 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9000 Year 1
EU £14000 Year 1
International £14000 Year 1

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Veterinary Nursing (top-up) at University Centre Askham Bryan - UCAS