Course summary
The degree programme provides students with the opportunity to diversify their degree programmes with 2 elective options at each level. The programme requires an extended period in veterinary practice to allow students to apply their skills. Whilst in practice, students must complete the nursing progress log (NPL) and accrue a minimum of 1,800 hours in an approved training practice. Students who are offered a place on the course, will have placement opportunities provided by University Centre, Askham Bryan. Assessments will be varied and provide students with opportunity to develop their written, verbal and practical skills, whilst preparing them for the modern-day veterinary practice. This course will also be available for study at our *Gateshead Centre. *Gateshead Centre is subject to approval.
Modules
Level 4 - Year One, Term 1 and 2 • Clinical Care and Nursing Support • Radiography and Laboratory Diagnostics • Surgical Nursing and Introduction to Anaesthesia • Veterinary Nursing Professionalism and Research • Applied Animal Anatomy and Physiology Year One, Term 3 and Year Two, Term 1 and 2 • Complete 1800 hours in a training practice • Complete a nursing progress log Elective Modules (subject to demand) - Level 4 - Year Two, Term 3 • Introduction to Exotic Animal Nursing • Introduction to Animal Behaviour Level 5 - Year 3, Term 1, 2 and 3 • Preparing for Professional Registration • Practice Management and Team Leadership • Anaesthesia and Pharmacy for Veterinary Nurses • Nursing the Medical Patient • Independent Research Project Elective Modules (subject to demand) • Emergency and Critical Care • Introduction to Consulting and Nursing Clinics
Assessment method
Assessments will be varied and provide students with opportunity to develop their written, verbal and practical skills, whilst preparing them for the modern-day veterinary practice.
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 90 points
A pass (Grade C, or 4) in five subjects to include English Language, Mathematics, and Science at level 2. Evidence of 90 UCAS tariff points ideally as a result of: at least two subjects studied to A2 level to include preferably a Science related subject (e.g. Biology), or a relevant Level 3 vocational diploma (dependent on grades). All applicants must have gained a minimum of 4 weeks work experience in total. At least 2 weeks of this must have been completed within a small animal veterinary practice prior to applying. The further 2 weeks work experience can either be within a small animal veterinary practice or in an animal related industry. Satisfactory references must be supplied.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £6600 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6600 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6600 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6600 | Year 1 |
| EU | £9934 | Year 1 |
| International | £9934 | 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
Due to the work placement element of the FdSc Veterinary Nursing the tuition fees for 2023 entry are:
Home Students:
Year 1 - 6,600.00
Year 2 - 4,200.00
Year 3 - 9,000.00
International Students:
Year 1 - 9,934.00
Year 2 - 5,866.00
Year 3 - 14,000.00
Please note that the fee status of each applicant will be assessed prior to any offer being made (Home Fee or Overseas/International Fee). Where required further information may be requested to ensure the correct fee status is allocated. For further information about on studying in the UK and fee status, please visit UKCISA.
Provider information
University Centre Askham Bryan
Askham Bryan
York
YO23 3FR