Veterinary Nursing FdSc
Nottingham Trent University
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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

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Brackenhurst Campus

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

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Brackenhurst Campus

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This foundation degree combines a solid grounding in scientific theory with technical and practical learning. It is accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), enabling successful graduates to register as fully qualified veterinary nurses. The course covers all elements of a veterinary nurse’s role, including the provision of skilled supportive care for sick animals; undertaking theatre work, laboratory diagnostic tests and radiography; assisting in consultation rooms; ...Read more

This foundation degree combines a solid grounding in scientific theory with technical and practical learning. It is accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), enabling successful graduates to register as fully qualified veterinary nurses. The course covers all elements of a veterinary nurse’s role, including the provision of skilled supportive care for sick animals; undertaking theatre work, laboratory diagnostic tests and radiography; assisting in consultation rooms; ordering medication; and ward work, including the general care and treatment of in-patients.During your course you will have opportunities to attend several contact days, the Nottingham Trent University congress and also visit specialist veterinary practices. Your contact days will give you the opportunity to practice practical skills, attend lectures from professional experts and have one-to-one tutorials with your course tutors. Our Nottingham Trent University congress includes a variety of sessions from external veterinary practitioners.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
16/101
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
45th
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 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
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99%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Animal Science graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Animal Science graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Carla
23 Jan 25

Lovely places to study whether outside or in a quiet room in the library. Lecturers are always on hand to help whenever needed...Read more

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Natalie
20 Jan 25

Facilities ste not prepping for real life, but getting there. Place was pretty but not much..Read more

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A level

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UCAS Tariff:

64 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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

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T Level:

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64 UCAS Tariff points from at least two A-Levels including an A-level grade C in a Science subject

64 UCAS Tariff points from at least two A-Levels or equivalent qualifications, including an A-level grade C in a Science subject

Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3, including relevant science modules.

64 UCAS tariff points from your BTEC level 3 National Diploma and one A-Level or equivalent qualifications, including an A-level grade C in a Science subject

64 UCAS tariff points from your BTEC level 3 National Extended Certificate and two A-levels or equivalent qualifications, including an A-level grade C in a Science subject

MPP from a BTEC Extended Diploma including relevant Science modules

We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.

Popular A-level subjects

Animal Science

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Psychology
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Biology
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Sociology
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English Literature
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History
14%
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Carla
23 Jan 25
Veterinary Nursing FdSc
Lovely places to study whether outside or in a quiet room in the library. Lecturers are always on hand to help whenever needed....
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Natalie
20 Jan 25
Veterinary Nursing FdSc
Facilities ste not prepping for real life, but getting there. Place was pretty but not much...
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Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Trent University , Nottingham

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Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Trent University Brackenhurst Lane Southwell Nottinghamshire NG25 0QF United Kingdom
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