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Barony Campus, Aberdeen Campus

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This course blends academic study and clinical placement with an approved veterinary practice and allows registration as a qualified Veterinary Nurse once you've successfully completed it.

You'll learn the competencies you need to undertake practical patient care and theatre duties, and regular clinical skills labs will prepare you for practical examinations.

Once you've successfully completed the general or Honours degree, including the required clinical placement within practice, you'll be able to register as a Veterinary Nurse and begin to practice. Registration is awarded at the graduation ceremony by an RCVS representative.

Example modules: Anatomy and Physiology; Patient Care; Infection Control; Large Animal Healthcare; Diagnostic Techniques.

Entry Requirements

4 Highers at BBBB including an English based subject (English preferred) and Biology (or Human Biology), Chemistry or Physics plus National 5 English and Maths and a science subject.

A minimum of 140 hours (four weeks) of experience working within a veterinary practice is required prior to application. Evidence of this experience will be required for interview. Entry to this course is highly competitive, therefore additional qualifications and work experience would be advantageous.