**Qualify as a Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Registered Veterinary Nurse. Benefit from outstanding facilities, strong industry partnerships and extra-curricular opportunities to train with horses and over 70 species on campus.**
You’ll benefit from outstanding facilities, including a Veterinary Nursing Clinical Skills Centre, a livery yard thats home to over 230 horses, international equine events each year and a commercial Equine Therapy Centre on site. In your first year, you’ll develop knowledge and skills in essential areas including clinical anatomy, hus...
**Qualify as a Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Registered Veterinary Nurse. Benefit from outstanding facilities, strong industry partnerships and extra-curricular opportunities to train with horses and over 70 species on campus.** <br/><br/>You’ll benefit from outstanding facilities, including a Veterinary Nursing Clinical Skills Centre, a livery yard thats home to over 230 horses, international equine events each year and a commercial Equine Therapy Centre on site. In your first year, you’ll develop knowledge and skills in essential areas including clinical anatomy, husbandry, pharmacy management and patient care. Youll complete work experience in a veterinary practice, before returning to Hartpury to develop your skills in diagnostics and surgical and anesthesia practice. In your final year, youll coach student veterinary nurses and pursue your research interests. You may have the opportunity to publish research with lecturers and present at industry conferences.<br/><br/>**Industry opportunities**<br/>In your second year, you’ll complete a work-based clinical placement (currently 1,800 hours) in an approved RCVS equine veterinary nursing training practice. This will allow you to develop clinical skills ready for qualifying. We have excellent partnerships with local and national veterinary practices.<br/><br/>This course is ideal for those who are passionate about working as a Registered Veterinary Nurse with equine expertise to contribute to knowledge within the industry.<br/><br/>**Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons accreditation**<br/>This course is accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). This means that, on graduation, you’ll be eligible to join the RCVS Register of Veterinary Nurses and practise as a Registered Veterinary Nurse.<br/><br/>Anyone considering a career as a veterinary nurse is recommended to read the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Fitness to Practise guidance which provides useful information about specific characteristics required to be accepted on an accredited course.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2024
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
D313
Institution Code
H22
Points of Entry
Year 1
A levelC,C,C B,B,C Typical offer is CCC - BBC or equivalent. This must include a minimum of two A Levels including A Level Biology at Grade D or above. UCAS Tariff96 112 Typical offer for this course is 96 - 112 UCAS tariff points Scottish HigherTypical offer is 96 - 112 UCAS tariff points in Scottish Highers. This must include a minimum of two Highers to include Higher Biology. Access to HE DiplomaTypical offer is 96 - 112 UCAS tariff points in an Access to Higher Education Diploma in a relevant subject to include a minimum of a pass in Level 3 biology. International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeTypical offer is 96 - 112 UCAS tariff points in an IB Diploma, to include a minimum of two Highers at H3 or above, including one in Biology. This must also include Maths and English Language at a minimum of Standard Level S3 if equivalent GCSE's have not been obtained. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MMM DMM Typical offer is a MMM - DMM in an Extended Diploma or equivalent in a relevant subject. Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)Typical offer is 96 - 112 UCAS tariff points in the Irish Leaving Certificate. This must include a minimum of two Highers, to include Higher Biology. This must also include Maths and English Language at a minimum of Ordinary Level. T LevelTypical offer is Pass (C or above on the core) in you T Level overall grade in a relevant subject. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £16,500 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |