Veterinary Nursing and Companion Animal Behaviour BSc (Hons)
University of Bristol
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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

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**Course Overview**This degree enables direct application to the RCVS Register of Veterinary Nurses. It is also the only veterinary nursing higher education provider to offer clinical rotations around one of the highest-level small animal referral hospitals in the UK, located on-site.**Passionate about animal welfare?**This exciting degree can lead to a range of careers; from working as a veterinary nurse in general practice to opportunities in the field of behaviour and welfare for animal ...Read more


Course Overview

This degree enables direct application to the RCVS Register of Veterinary Nurses. It is also the only veterinary nursing higher education provider to offer clinical rotations around one of the highest-level small animal referral hospitals in the UK, located on-site.


Passionate about animal welfare?

This exciting degree can lead to a range of careers; from working as a veterinary nurse in general practice to opportunities in the field of behaviour and welfare for animal charities or the commercial sector.


Dual campus experience with access to cutting-edge facilities

Your first two years are based predominantly within the vibrant cultural hub of Bristol city centre, where our pre-clinical facilities are situated at the UK's only School of Anatomy. You will also spend time at the nearby Bristol Veterinary School, located at our rural Langford campus, where you will be hands on with animals.Bristol Veterinary School (bristol.ac.uk/vet-school) is home to a range of extensive facilities including Langford Vets multidisciplinary small animal referral hospital, farm animal and small animal practices, an on-site abattoir, a dairy farm and diagnostic labs, with an equine practice nearby. Students can also enjoy the onsite cafe, gym, student barn and abundant green spaces, alongside our much-celebrated welcoming and supportive community of staff and students.Take a virtual tour of the Langford Campus: bristol.ac.uk/virtual-tour

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Psychology
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
86/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
14th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
16th
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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%
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100%
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Others in Veterinary Sciences graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Others in Veterinary Sciences graduate salary
£19,000
What students say
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Emily
01 Feb 23

I love the student life and the city itself. The library spaces are lovely and the societies are great for making friends. Biggest downsides for me have been the cost of..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

BBBBC Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

BB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:15,M:30 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

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

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

29 Grades / Points required

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

DMM Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

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

Standard offer: BBC including B in Biology.

Standard Higher: BBBBC.

Advanced Higher: BB including Biology.

Access to HE Diploma in Science, Biomedical/ Medical/ Health Science or Psychology (or similar titles). The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include:at least 15 credits at Distinction and 30 at Merit or above; andat least 12 credits at Distinction in Biology units.Mature students can contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course.

Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B, and M3 is C.

29 points overall with 14 at Higher Level, including 5 in Higher Level Biology.

DMM in Applied Science BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, with Distinctions in five specified Biology units.DMM in the Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management.DDM in the City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Animal Management (Science Pathway) including one of the following modules: 308: Wildlife and Ecology Conservation.319: Inheritance and Genetics.334: Fish Biology.

Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.

Popular A-level subjects

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Chemistry
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Biology
93%
Mathematics
65%
Physics
12%
Geography
9%
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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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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£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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£30,400 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.

£30,400 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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£30400 Per year

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