Equine Veterinary Nursing BSc (Hons)
Hartpury University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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**Qualify as a Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Registered Veterinary Nurse. Benefit from outstanding facilities, strong industry partnerships and extra-curricular opportunities to train with horses and over 70 species on campus.** You’ll benefit from outstanding facilities, including a Veterinary Nursing Clinical Skills Centre, a livery yard thats home to over 230 horses, international equine events each year and a commercial Equine Therapy Centre on site. In your first year, you’ll ...Read more


Qualify as a Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Registered Veterinary Nurse. Benefit from outstanding facilities, strong industry partnerships and extra-curricular opportunities to train with horses and over 70 species on campus.

You’ll benefit from outstanding facilities, including a Veterinary Nursing Clinical Skills Centre, a livery yard that's home to over 230 horses, international equine events each year and a commercial Equine Therapy Centre on site. In your first year, you’ll develop knowledge and skills in essential areas including clinical anatomy, husbandry, pharmacy management and patient care. You'll complete work experience in a veterinary practice, before returning to Hartpury to develop your skills in diagnostics and surgical and anesthesia practice. In your final year, you'll coach student veterinary nurses and pursue your research interests. You may have the opportunity to publish research with lecturers and present at industry conferences.


Industry opportunities

In your second year, you’ll complete a work-based clinical placement (currently 1,800 hours) in an approved RCVS equine veterinary nursing training practice. This will allow you to develop clinical skills ready for qualifying. We have excellent partnerships with local and national veterinary practices.This course is ideal for those who are passionate about working as a Registered Veterinary Nurse with equine expertise to contribute to knowledge within the industry.


Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons accreditation

This course is accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). This means that, on graduation, you’ll be eligible to join the RCVS Register of Veterinary Nurses and practise as a Registered Veterinary Nurse.Anyone considering a career as a veterinary nurse is recommended to read the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Fitness to Practise guidance which provides useful information about specific characteristics required to be accepted on an accredited course.

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WUSCA ranking
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2023 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
49/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
14th
Animal Science
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 83 = 17% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
17%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
89%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Animal Science graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Animal Science graduate salary
£18,000
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Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
What students say
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Kate
02 Mar 24

VERY HELPFUL TUTORS WHO PUT A LOT OF EFFORT INTO SUPPORTING STUDIES. Interesting and world leading programme with a mix of practical and theory. Support as I am a long distance..Read more

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29 Feb 24

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

CCC - BBC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

UCAS Tariff:

96 - 112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

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Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MMM - DMM Grades / Points required

T Level:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Typical offer is CCC - BBC or equivalent. This must include a minimum of two A Levels including A Level Biology at Grade D or above.

Typical offer is 96 - 112 UCAS tariff points in Scottish Highers. This must include a minimum of two Highers to include Higher Biology.

Typical offer for this course is 96 - 112 UCAS tariff points

Typical offer is 96 - 112 UCAS tariff points in an Access to Higher Education Diploma in a relevant subject to include a minimum of a pass in Level 3 biology.

Typical offer is 96 - 112 UCAS tariff points in an IB Diploma, to include a minimum of two Highers at H3 or above, including one in Biology. This must also include Maths and English Language at a minimum of Standard Level S3 if equivalent GCSE's have not been obtained.

Typical offer is 96 - 112 UCAS tariff points in the Irish Leaving Certificate. This must include a minimum of two Highers, to include Higher Biology. This must also include Maths and English Language at a minimum of Ordinary Level.

Typical offer is a MMM - DMM in an Extended Diploma or equivalent in a relevant subject.

Typical offer is Pass (C or above on the core) in you T Level overall grade in a relevant subject.

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£16,500 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£16,500 per year

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Hartpury University
Hartpury University , Gloucester

Hartpury University is a specialist institution based in Gloucestershire, offering degree programmes in agriculture, animal, equine,...

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Hartpury University
Hartpury House Hartpury Gloucester Gloucestershire GL19 3BE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Gloucester  2.5 miles away

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