BSc Hons Veterinary Nursing

Campus Bachelor Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

Bachelor

Starts

September

Introduction

BSc Hons Veterinary Nursing is a Bachelor program taught at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), UK. Intake: September. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (Full Time (4 years)) options.

SRUC’s BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing combines academic study with clinical placement in an approved veterinary practice. Students study veterinary nursing subjects including anatomy and physiology, animal behaviour and welfare, infection control, clinical practice, anaesthesia, and diagnostic techniques.

The programme includes regular clinical skills labs and preparation for practical examinations. Placement with an approved veterinary practice supports practical patient care and theatre duties, and the programme includes clinical practice modules with an approved training practice.

On successful completion, the programme allows registration as a qualified Veterinary Nurse, with registration awarded at the graduation ceremony by an RCVS representative.

Modules

Canine and Feline Anatomy & Physiology
Veterinary Infection Control
Introduction to Clinical Practice for Veterinary Nurses
Essential Veterinary Patient Care
Companion Animal Welfare & Behaviour for Veterinary Nurses
Exotics & Wildlife Nursing
Large Animal Healthcare
Advanced Veterinary Patient Care
Veterinary Diagnostic Techniques
Companion Animal Nutrition
Small Animal Disease Conditions
Veterinary Nursing Anaesthesia and Analgesia

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in BSc Hons Veterinary Nursing at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by Scotland's Rural College (SRUC).
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) as pre-requiste for admission in BSc Hons Veterinary Nursing.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Four Highers (BBBB) to include a literary subject (preferably English) and a science (biology, human biology, chemistry or physics), plus National 5s (A-C) or equivalent in English, maths and a science.
HNC or HND Animal Care or VCA along with the Group Award may also be considered along with National 5s (A-C) or equivalent in English, science and maths.
A minimum of 140 hours (four weeks) of experience in a veterinary practice is required prior to application. You'll need to show evidence of at interview.
Any additional qualifications and/or work experience will also be advantageous when applying for this highly-competitive course.