11Jan
UndergraduateWarwickshire College and University Centre has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
This is a progression award for those who have completed the FdSc Veterinary Nursing or a related course with RCVS recognised veterinary nursing competences. It offers students the opportunity to build upon their existing knowledge and skills and is ideal for those wishing to pursue a senior management role or move into teaching and/or research. This course is delivered by Warwickshire College and validated in partnership with Coventry University, and is regulated by the Office for Students (OfS). For our Higher Education Terms and Conditions please visit https://wcg.ac.uk/page/701/terms-and-conditions
Modules
Modules may include: Year 1 - Level 6 Dissertation Applied Pharmacy and Medicines Companion Animal Behaviour and Therapy Emergency Critical and Intensive Nursing Care Practice Management All the modules are 20 credits, except the Dissertation module, which is 40 credits. For further details about this course, please refer to the programme specification here: https://blob.wcg.ac.uk/pdf/definitive-programme-specification-bsc-hons-veterinary-nursing-top-up-v1-acc-d19ec95b6f4b5dd1382559f00c71c0fd.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.
Assessment method
Each module will have its own specific assessment profile with the usual balance being 50% coursework assignments and a 50% formal examination element.
How to apply
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:
- D3NF
- Institution code:
- W25
- Campus name:
- Moreton Morrell College
- Campus code:
- M
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Every year, we welcome students from across the world to our college. Successful completion of this course will allow you to register with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons as a registered veterinary nurse. This allows you to use the post-nominals RVN, and work in the United Kingdom as a registered veterinary nurse. When looking to practice elsewhere in the world, you will need to determine if the UK qualification is accepted directly, or if you would be required to sit additional examinations (either written or practical). For further information about the services our International Team provides, then please visit our International webpage: https://wcuc.ac.uk/page/1790/international
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Applicants will be required to hold a recognised Level 5 (240 credits) veterinary nursing qualification with an overall merit performance. This is typically a Foundation degree or a Higher National Diploma (HND). Applicants will also need to have their name held on the Register of Veterinary Nurses held by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS).
Additional entry requirements
Interview
All suitable applicants will be invited to a one to one interview, which may be in person or online.
Other
It is essential that you have an up-to-date Tetanus vaccination before the course commences.
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £8735 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8735 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8735 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8735 | Year 1 |
| EU | £11950 | Year 1 |
| International | £11950 | 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
WCUC tuition fees are listed per academic year and will remain for the duration of your course.
The following course-related costs are not included in the fees:
Printing
Cost of books that you might wish to purchase
Cost of electrical equipment such as laptops, notebooks and stationery for your personal use
Accommodation and living costs not included in the fees:
This information can be obtained from our Accommodation webpage (https://wcg.ac.uk/accommodation).
Sources of financial support
If you receive funding from Student Finance you may be eligible to apply for additional benefits. Details can be obtained from our HE fees and financial support webpage (https://wcg.ac.uk/page/2428/he-fees-and-financial-support).
Bursaries
WCG also provides bursaries for undergraduate students, for which you may be eligible to apply. You can check your eligibility for these types of financial support, along with their value and application deadlines, at our HE fees and financial support webpage (https://wcg.ac.uk/page/2428/he-fees-and-financial-support).
Provider information
Warwickshire College and University Centre
Warwick New Road
Leamington Spa
CV32 5JE