Course summary

If you’re looking to train while gaining invaluable experience as a student veterinary nurse in a placement, this three-year Foundation Degree is the ideal course for you. The foundation degree in veterinary nursing is a three-year programme at Level 4 and Level 5 academic study. The programme has been a successful Higher Education provision at Plumpton College since 2009 and incorporates theoretical modules, practical skills and a work placement. Our course articulates with the RCVS Day One Skills for Veterinary Nurses and the RCVS Day One Competencies for Veterinary Nurses, and so pending full accreditation from the RCVS and graduation from the course; students are eligible to join the RCVS register of veterinary nurses. Full-time students will undertake a range of modules totalling 240 credits over the duration of the programme. Students must achieve a minimum of 120 credits at Level 4 and a further 120 credits at Level 5. A typical 15-credit module comprises a combination of tutor-led contact sessions (usually 2-3 hours per week) and independent study time spent on completing assessments. The threshold is 40% for all assessed tasks in all mandatory modules. All modules require a minimum of 90% attendance as it is necessary for students to have learnt all aspects of the course, including practical and theory, to practice in industry safely. Why Choose Us?

• Purpose-built Veterinary Nursing Clinical Training Suite

• Experienced delivery of higher education in Veterinary Nursing since 2009

• Registered Veterinary Nurse status awarded on graduation (subject to accreditation)

• Vocational, practical qualification suited for all ages wishing to work within the veterinary industry