Veterinary Nursing Science FdSc
University Centre Sparsholt
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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

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Start date

16-SEP-24

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3 Years

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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

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16-SEP-24

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**Why choose this degree?**- Three-year full time FdSc programme designed to meet **RCVS Day One Competencies** and **Day One Skills** for Veterinary Nurses. - **1800 hours on clinical placement**, working in collaboration with over 60 local registered training veterinary practices. - Build vital **industry experience** through handling skills, clinical skill development, extensive work placements and strong links with industry. - Be eligible to register as a veterinary nurse upon graduation ...Read more


Why choose this degree?

- Three-year full time FdSc programme designed to meet


RCVS Day One Competencies

and


Day One Skills

for Veterinary Nurses. -


1800 hours on clinical placement

, working in collaboration with over 60 local registered training veterinary practices. - Build vital


industry experience

through handling skills, clinical skill development, extensive work placements and strong links with industry. - Be eligible to register as a veterinary nurse upon graduation with


excellent rates of employment

.


What makes UCS special?

University Centre Sparsholt has a very strong provision for teaching and training Veterinary Nurses. Our teaching staff bring experience and expertise in all areas of animal work including vet nursing, health and welfare work as well as animal training. Our purpose-built


Veterinary Nursing Centre

boasts radiology, consultation preparation and theatre rooms and is stocked with all the equipment veterinary nurses use on a daily basis. In addition, our


Animal Health and Welfare Research Centre

is stocked with a diverse and extensive range of animals that allows you to develop your practical animal handling and husbandry skills.


What will I learn?

The programme is designed to equip you for the veterinary industry, studying in a supportive environment with


industry professionals

. Throughout the course you will be taught a wide range of science-based subjects, vital in developing your knowledge of companion animal nursing within


diverse topics

including anatomy and physiology, analytical techniques, professional skills of the veterinary nurse, anaesthesia, pharmacology and animal behaviour. You will learn through a combination of formal lectures, laboratory sessions, animal handling and clinical practicals, along with guided and independent study. Work placements are key to your professional development and benefit from the University Centre’s


strong links to diverse organisations

within the veterinary and animal professions. To meet RCVS clinical placement requirements you will spend a minimum of 1800 hours in veterinary practice in a year placement. We also offer students the chance to participate in optional


overseas study tours

including


South Africa

and in


Costa Rica

. You will be encouraged to undertake challenging and innovative research. Previous student projects include: - Does obesity in canines affect the rate of recovery after an anaesthesia? - Comparing the effectiveness of warming methods used in anaesthesia to improve clinical practice. - Do veterinary professionals and the general public perceive clinical signs of Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) to be "Normal" for the Breed?


How will I be assessed?


Where can I go from here?

work as a RVN

BSc top-up

Key stats

Others in Veterinary Sciences
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 - 65 = 35% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
35%

Modules

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Modules (Level 5)
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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

CCE Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

CC Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

M:45 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

24 Grades / Points required

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

H4,H4,H4,H4 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DMM Grades / Points required

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

DMM Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)

Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)

Merit in a relevant subject/science (96 UCAS tariff points)

Including a relevant subject/science and one other at H4 or above with Maths and English at S3 if no GCSE or equivalent (112 UCAS tariff points)

Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)

In a relevant subject/science (112 UCAS tariff points)

In a relevant subject/science (112 UCAS tariff points)

In a relevant subject/science (120 UCAS tariff points)

Tuition fees

Students living in

England

£6,800 per year

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Students from England

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

£6,800 per year

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Students from Scotland

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

£6,800 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 Wales

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

£6,800 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 Northern Ireland

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

£6,950 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 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.

£6,950 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 EU

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

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

£6,950 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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This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

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Uni info

University Centre Sparsholt
Sparsholt Winchester Hampshire SO21 2NF United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Winchester  2.2 miles away

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