Veterinary Nursing (Top-up) BSc
Overview
Veterinary nurses work alongside veterinary surgeons providing nursing care to a variety of animals and making a real difference to the lives of animals and pets. Currently, there is a nationwide shortage of qualified veterinary nurses so job prospects upon graduation are excellent. Topping up your veterinary nurse qualification to degree level will open up many opportunities and expand your career prospects.
Why study BSc Veterinary Nursing (Top-up) at Middlesex University?
This course is run in collaboration with the College of Animal Welfare, one the UK's largest veterinary nurse training providers, and aims to give you the skills, experience and knowledge to become a critically thinking individual who can enhance the standing of the Veterinary Nursing profession.
You'll develop analytical and problem-solving approaches and be able to demonstrate the holistic assessment, planning and implementation of veterinary nursing care to a range of species.
You'll learn how to be a reflective practitioner with the skills required for autonomous practise, decision-making and team-working. You'll gain a variety of transferable skills which will enhance your veterinary career and continue your personal and professional development.
You'll be taught by leading practitioners who will be on hand to support you throughout your studies and by choosing elective modules, you'll be able to study subjects and topics that interest you.
After you graduate, you’ll be invited to join The College of Animal Welfare’s alumni association, CAW Connect, a social networking website, and education hub. You'll have the opportunity to connect with other alumni, enjoy industry discounts, make use of exclusive career advice and resources, find new job opportunities and keep up-to-date with the latest industry news.
Course highlights
- Take advantage of the flexible study options of either full-time or part-time
- The majority of the course is delivered online via distance learning
- For attended sessions and exams, you can choose to visit one of our three sites in Hendon (London), Leeds or Huntingdon
- We were the first university to offer veterinary nursing at degree level in Europe
- Eligibility for Companion Animal Suitably Qualified (C-SQP) person status is gained when you successfully graduate
Intakes
- Oct
- Jan
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Qualifications
We accept the equivalent of the below qualifications from a recognized overseas qualification:
- Level 3 Diploma (or equivalent) or Foundation Degree in Veterinary Nursing
- Registered veterinary nurse with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
All applicants are considered on their individual merits.
To find out more about the qualifications we accept from your country please visit the relevant support in your country page. If you are unsure about the suitability of your qualifications or would like help with your application, please contact your nearest regional office for support.
Academic credit for previous study or experience
If you have relevant qualifications or work experience, academic credit may be awarded towards your Middlesex University program of study. For further information please visit our Accreditation of Prior Learning page.
Visas and immigration
You will not need a visa to study in the UK if you are a citizen of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland. If you are a national of any other country you may need a visa to study in the UK. Please see our visas and immigration page for further information.
Please note, due to restrictions placed on students with a Tier 4 visa undertaking part-time study by the UKVI, courses requiring a placement cannot be studied by International students.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
26800 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 12006 GBP
Application Fee: N/A
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