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FdSc VETERINARY COURSE OVERVIEW

NURSING Veterinary nurses will typically work within a veterinary surgery
or veterinary hospital and are involved in a wide
range of care and treatment, including:
• Providing skilled supportive care for sick animals
Are you interested in why animals behave • Monitoring during anaesthesia
the way they do? Would you enjoy using • Medical treatments and diagnostic tests under
biology to understand animal bodies and veterinary supervision
minds? Do you want to improve animal • Educating owners on good standards of animal care
welfare in ways that really work? Then Many qualified Registered Veterinary Nurses working in a

this is the course for you. Animal welfare veterinary practice continue to take on greater responsibilities
as time goes by, such as supervision of staff and hospital
is at the heart of RVC’s mission, and wards, practice management and teaching/training other
it is a growing, multi-disciplinary field nurses or supporting staff.

of science. This course builds on our The FdSc Veterinary Nursing Course will equip you with the
international reputation in this field. ability to understand the healthy and sick animal, and the
essential role that nursing plays in a veterinary team. You will
be trained to function as an equal intellectual partner in a
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS veterinary team, to be adaptable and, thus, able to perform a
variety of roles in practice and beyond. The course teaches
We welcome applications from students with a wide range of you to be a lifelong learner – an essential attribute in a rapidly
qualifications. For a complete list of academic qualifications changing world of animal healthcare.
and English Language requirements for this course, please see
pages 84-85. This is a challenging degree course that delivers a broad
programme of learning, and offers a fascinating insight into
veterinary nursing. You will cover everything from basic nursing
COURSE COSTS care to more advanced diagnostic and patient care techniques,
developing both your clinical and professional skills.
UK tuition fees: £9,250*
International tuition fees: £16,330*
* Tuition fees are subject to change. Fees listed are representative of entry in WORK PLACEMENTS
2023 and should be used as a guide only. See page 90 for more information.
You will complete at least 1,800 hours of practical
training at a range of excellent veterinary practices,
giving you real insight into the day-to-day role of the
veterinary nurse. To ensure fair evaluation, the skills
and knowledge you acquire will be assessed in a
variety of ways as the course progresses.

78 SKILL-DEVELOPING • THOUGHT-LEADING • STANDARD-SETTING