Middlesex University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Overview Veterinary nurses care for sick, injured and hospitalised animals and play a pivotal role in promoting animal welfare. Available in London, Leeds, and Huntingdon (Cambridgeshire), our course was the first veterinary nursing degree in Europe and we are one of Britain's leading programmes, attracting students from not just the UK but overseas as well. Why study BSc Veterinary Nursing at Middlesex University? We focus on building vital professional experience, preparing you for the workplace. Alongside theoretical classes, 50% of study time is spent on placement in a veterinary practice where you will develop essential clinical skills. Our innovative learning approach ensures you graduate armed with the skills to undertake a range of diagnostic tests, medical treatments and minor surgical procedures, under veterinary direction. We seek students who can demonstrate the right acumen for this challenging course. To be an excellent veterinary nurse requires a calm and confident manner, and the ability to be sympathetic in sensitive situations. The demand for registered veterinary nurses is high and employment prospects are excellent not only in veterinary practice, but also across related areas such as academia, research and the pharmaceutical industry. Course highlights Choice of three campuses - London, Leeds or Huntingdon (Cambridgeshire) We have outstanding employment results - the graduate employment performance indicator rate is 100% for this course (source: Destinations of Leavers of Higher Education survey, 2015) Upon successful graduation, you will be able to apply to become a Registered Veterinary Nurse with full accreditation from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Your studies are supported by state-of-the-art facilities and lecturers who are experienced and knowledgeable veterinary professionals (veterinary surgeons and registered veterinary nurses) Our course is run in collaboration with the College of Animal Welfare, where students will be taught, the UK's largest veterinary nurse training provider As a student of this course you'll receive a free electronic textbook for every module
Modules
Year 1: Introduction to Professional Issues (30 credits) - Compulsory Essentials of Nursing Care (30 credits) - Compulsory Veterinary Nursing Practice (30 credits) - Compulsory Animal Science (30 credits) - Compulsory Year 2: Clinical Nursing (30 credits) - Compulsory Pathology for Veterinary Nurses (30 credits) - Compulsory Theatre Practice (30 credits) - Compulsory Approaches to Health and Social Care Research (30 credits) - Compulsory Year 3: Pharmacology (30 credits) - Compulsory Principles of Imaging and Anaesthesia (30 credits) - Compulsory Dissertation (30 credits) - Compulsory Equine Nursing (30 credits) - Optional Management and Business (30 credits) - Optional Animal Behaviour and Training (30 credits) - Optional Nursing Exotics and Wildlife (30 credits) - Optional Professional Development (30 credits) - Optional
How to apply
29Jan
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:
- D315
- Institution code:
- M80
- Campus name:
- College of Animal Welfare - Huntington
- Campus code:
- X
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 - 128 points
A level - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 0 credits M: 45 credits P: 0 credits
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Our entry requirements provide a guide to the qualifications that you’ll need to study our courses. We have a personalised admissions approach and we make fair but aspirational offers. We want you to aim high and achieve great results. We understand that things have been very different at school and college since the pandemic started however and that you might be worried about what changes to exams in 2021 will mean for you. We’ll always aim to be as flexible as possible and take into consideration any barriers you may have faced in your learning. So if you don’t quite get the grades you hoped, we’ll look at more than your qualifications like your achievements in other areas and your personal statement. At Middlesex, we're proud of how we recognise potential in future students like you and how we can support you to succeed in the future.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
http://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/help-with-your-application/undergraduate-application/entry-requirements
Additional entry requirements
Interview
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | With a minimum of 6.5 in each component |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 87 | With at least 21 in listening & writing, 22 in speaking and 23 in reading |
| PTE Academic | 58 | With at least 51 in all components |
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £14700 | Year 1 |
| International | £14700 | Year 1 |
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
Middlesex University
Hendon Campus
The Burroughs
Barnet
NW4 4BT