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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
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16-SEP-24
3 Years
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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
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16-SEP-24
3 Years
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- Three-year full time FdSc programme designed to meet
RCVS Day One Competenciesand
Day One Skillsfor Veterinary Nurses. -
1800 hours on clinical placement, working in collaboration with over 60 local registered training veterinary practices. - Build vital
industry experiencethrough 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 Centreboasts 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 Centreis 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 topicsincluding 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 organisationswithin 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 toursincluding
South Africaand 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-upExam type
A levelA 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)
Students living in
England
£6,800 per year
Students from England
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£6,800 per year
Students from Scotland
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£6,800 per year
Students from Wales
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£6,800 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£6,950 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£6,950 per year
Students from EU
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£6,950 per year
Students from International
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