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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Brackenhurst Campus
Full Time
23-SEP-24
3 Years
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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Brackenhurst Campus
Full time
23-SEP-24
3 Years
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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; ordering medication; and ward work, including the general care and treatment of in-patients.
Exam type
A levelA level:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
UCAS Tariff:
64 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
GCSE/National 4/National 5:
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
MPP Grades / Points required
T Level:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
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.
**These must be achieved prior to submitting your application to us**GCSE English Language grade C/4 or equivalentGCSE Maths grade C/4 or equivalentGCSE Science grade C/4 or equivalent
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.
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Students living in
England
9,250 per year
Students from England
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17,150 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
17,150 per year
Students from International
This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
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