Wrexham University

FdSc Veterinary Nursing

Wrexham UniversityNorthop, United Kingdom

Course overview

Veterinary Nurses have a key role within the multidisciplinary veterinary team in providing evidence-based nursing care for their patients. If you want to work with companion animals and their owners to improve their wellbeing, and would thrive in an environment that is challenging, varied but immensely rewarding, this is the course for you.

Key highlights

  • Prepares you to deliver evidence-based nursing care to animal patients
  • Focuses on companion animals and supporting their owners' wellbeing
  • Trains you to work within a multidisciplinary veterinary team

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 48-72 — In addition to the University’s tariff points for a Foundation degree (48-72 points), applicants are required to have at least 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or above including English Language, Mathematics and Science or equiva…
  • GCSE: 4/C or above — to include English Language, Mathematics, Science
  • Additional condition: work_experience — Applicants are required to have 10 days referenced work experience in a veterinary practice.
  • Additional condition: interview — Suitable applicants will be invited to an interview.

Careers this course leads to

  • Registered Veterinary Nurse
  • Veterinary Nurse (Small Animal Practice)
  • Veterinary Nurse (Referral Hospital)
  • Veterinary Practice Manager
  • Animal Welfare Charity Veterinary Nurse

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year (full-time) | International: £11,750 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Wrexham University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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