Veterinary Nursing (Leeds) BSc (Hons)
Middlesex University
Why choose Veterinary Nursing BSc Honours at Middlesex?
Registered veterinary nurses are in high demand – with excellent employment opportunities. In 2021/22, 90% of our graduates gained employment with the remaining completing further study.
Our students rate this course highly as shown by our excellent results in the National Student Survey, 2023:
- Top 5 university in the UK (THE Young Universities 2023)
- 5th in London for overall student positivity (National Student Survey 2023)
- Top 7 for research in the UK (THE Young Universities 2022)
What will you gain?
You will gain a range of practical skills and techniques to launch a successful career in veterinary nursing. You can apply to become a Registered Veterinary Nurse with accreditation from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. This will open up employment opportunities in veterinary practices, research, zoos, universities, charities and pharmaceutical companies.
We have over 145 years of experience delivering professional, creative and technical education that prepares students – like you – for success in global careers, so find out more today.
Accreditations
The course is accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). Once you’ve finished your course, you’ll be able to apply to become a Registered Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS. This will open up employment opportunities within veterinary nursing. Visit the RCVS site.
You will also be able to register as a Companion Animal Suitably Qualified Person (C-SQP) with VetSkill. Visit the VetSkill site.
What you will learn
Our hands-on approach means you’ll learn through a mix of theoretical study and professional experience in small animal veterinary practice. Guided by veterinary professionals, you’ll develop your clinical skills as you learn how to undertake a range of diagnostic tests, medical treatments and minor surgical procedures as well as the required underpinning theoretical knowledge.
You’ll study the concepts that underpin professional veterinary nursing practice and gain essential veterinary nursing knowledge of the anatomical, biomedical and physiological principles related to animal health and veterinary nursing care. You will also explore and debate the current issues affecting veterinary practice and the role of the professional veterinary nurse within this.
Key Information
Duration:3 Years
Entry criteria
| Type | Min/Max points | Description |
|---|---|---|
| A level | BBC-BBB | BBC-BBB including a C in science. A combination of A-Level, BTEC and other accepted qualifications. You’ll need good English language skills to study with us. That’s usually an IELTS 6.0 qualification (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sections). Given Grades may vary based on the equivalency of your specific qualifications. TOEFL Score of 72 (with at least 17 in listening & writing, 20 in speaking and 18 in reading). |