Veterinary Nursing BSc (Hons)
Ulster UniversityColeraine, United Kingdom
Course overview
Compassionate Guardians of Animal Health: Unleash Your Potential in Veterinary Nursing
Entry requirements
- A-level: BCC — to include Biology or Double Award Life and Health Sciences. Single Award Life and Health Sciences does not meet the essential subject requirement
- A-level: BC — …National Extended Certificate in Applied Human Biology - Award profile of M plus A Level Grades BC.
- BTEC: DMM — Accepted BTEC/OCR Qualifications: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Animal Management (RQF) (1080 GLH) 603/3043/0 with an award profile of DMM.
- Irish Leaving Certificate: 104 — 104 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level; To include English and Maths at H6 if studied at Higher Level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level. Essential subject requirement: Biology H3
- Access to HE Diploma — Access Course - NI/ROI: Overall profile of 60% (120-credit Access Course; Only science-based Access courses are acceptable and must include Level 3 Biology
- HNC / HND: Merit — overall Merit with distinctions in 30 level 5 credits; overall Merit with distinctions in 60 level 4 credits
Scholarships
Asylum Seekers Scholarship
Choice Scholarships
The Choice Scholarships will support up to 15 students who face barriers to participating in higher education by providing financial assistance of £1,500 to three students per year for the lifetime of the project.
Up to £1,500International Undergraduate Scholarship
£2,000 scholarship applied as discount to your annual tuition fee.
Up to £2,000Richard K. Degenhardt Belleek Collectors' Scholarships
Selected scholars will receive financial support to undertake further specialist research in their area of expertise.
The Talented Athlete Entry Scheme
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University of the Year Dean’s Scholarship
£1,500 tuition fee discount - on top of our existing £2,000 International Scholarship - that’s a total reduction of £3,500 towards your studies. £2,200 scholarship -this brings your total possible reduction to £4,200.
Careers this course leads to
- Registered Veterinary Nurse
- Veterinary Nurse in small animal practice
- Equine Veterinary Nurse
- Referral Hospital Veterinary Nurse
- Veterinary Practice Manager
- Animal Welfare Officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,490
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 Ulster University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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