Course Summary

This course is an excellent opportunity for students wishing to qualify as a RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) whilst studying a Level 5 higher education qualification accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). Your studies will therefore combine academic study and occupational competence. Students study a total of twelve modules over the normal three-year duration of the full-time course. Six modules are studied at each of Levels 4 and 5. This course is validated in partnership with Coventry University.

Course Details - Modules

Modules may include Year 1 - Level 4 Academic Study Skills, Employability and T-Shaped (ASSET) Applied Animal Anatomy and Physiology Introductory Veterinary Nursing Operations of a Veterinary Practice Year 2 - Level 4/5 Introductory Animal Welfare Breeding and Nutrition Principles and Practice of Diagnostics Applied Anaesthesia Applied Surgical Nursing Year 3 - Level 5 Advanced Veterinary Nursing Professional Practice for Veterinary Nursing Reflective Nursing Practice Optional modules (select one): Animal Behavioural Science Equine and Livestock Management Management of Exotics For further details about this course, please refer to the programme specification here: https://blob.wcg.ac.uk/pdf/hepdf-ncd34875-68b440cc89b0a038bcd617082b382482.pdf We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated, please contact us for the latest information.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Each module has its own specific assessment profile, for instance 100% coursework or 50% coursework and 50% written examination. Modules are assessed using a variety of methods (reports, open and closed book examinations, presentations and practical assessments) thus allowing students to develop a range of skills related to the subject area and to build confidence in the subject and in themselves. To successfully complete the professional practice for veterinary nursing, students MUST also complete: 1) 1800 hours in a RCVS registered small animal training practice which is spread over years one to three; and 2) the RCVS Nursing Progress Log (NPL).

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January 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: D311

Institution code: W25

Campus Name: Pershore College

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

This may be derived from a Level 3 qualification in a related subject such as animal management (you need to achieve at least MMP to be considered for the FdSc) or A Levels including one Science subject, ideally Biology. Entry requirements are for guidance only. We welcome students with equivalent qualifications and combinations. Please contact us to discuss further.


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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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Unistats information

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Fees and funding

England 7250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 7250.0 Year 1
Scotland 7250.0 Year 1
Wales 7250.0 Year 1
EU 11450.0 Year 1
International 11450.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Please visit our website at the following link to view course fees. https://wcg.ac.uk/page/180/he-fees-and-financial-support

Provider information

Warwick New Road
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Leamington Spa
CV32 5JE

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