Course summary
The course aims to produce well-rounded veterinary nursing professionals who not only possess the necessary knowledge and technical skills but also exhibit critical thinking abilities, effective communication, adaptability, and a passion for lifelong learning. This holis-tic approach is designed to meet the demands of the veterinary sector at the local, regional and national levels. This course will focus on equipping students with the necessary skills and knowledge for a career in veterinary nursing and will also prepare students for broader employment opportunities within animal health management, academia, re-search and the pharmaceutical industry. *subject to provisional accreditation by RCVS
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.
14Jan
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:
- U20
- Campus name:
- Coleraine
- Campus code:
- C
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 9 credits M: 36 credits
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Candidates are selected for offers based on passing an interactive component; this is an interview with staff with questions based on the professional attributes of a veterinary nurse.
Other
Work Experience: 37 hours relevant work experience is required, this must be with small animals in a veterinary practice or other relevant facility such as an animal charity, kennels, or cattery. This may include voluntary work and evidence will be required.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £17490 | Year 1 |
| International | £17490 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4855* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £4855* | Year 1 |
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
Please note that fees for Home and GB for 2026/27 have not yet been set by Department for the Employment in NI and will be subject to an inflationary increase from 2025/26.
Provider information
Ulster University
Cromore Road
Coleraine
BT52 1SA