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
Modules
Year 1 – Level 4 Animal Health, Husbandry and Welfare Applied Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology Clinical Veterinary Nursing Skills Principles of Veterinary Nursing Practice Veterinary Theatre Practice Study and Research Skills Year 2 – Sandwich year Clinical Placement Year 3 – Level 5 Independent Enquiry The Fundamental Aspects of Advanced Nursing Care Professional Development and Business skills Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia Veterinary Diagnostics
Assessment method
Students can expect a range of assessment types during the course such as presentations, essays, practical clinical examinations and a project in the final year of study.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Veterinary Surgeons, Royal College of
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
31Jan
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:
- D310
- Institution code:
- P59
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
A level - CC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.plumpton.ac.uk/courses/fdsc-veterinary-nursing-foundation-degree-188/
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
Plumpton College
Ditchling Road
Lewes
BN7 3AE