Veterinary Nursing courses

Why choose us? 

Across our veterinary nursing degrees, you’ll develop the knowledge, skills and experience needed to become a confident Registered Veterinary Nurse. You’ll study key areas such as medical and surgical nursing, anaesthesia, emergency and critical care. This will be supported by extensive work-based learning in veterinary practices, with 50% of time on work placements, meaning you’ll graduate with the confidence to treat a wide variety of animals. 

Our BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing and BSc with Foundation Year follow the same core modules once you progress to degree level, with the foundation year giving you the academic grounding to succeed. Both pathways also include the Vet Skill C-SQP qualification. 

The Veterinary Nursing Top-up (BSc) offers a flexible full or part-time study, offering flexibility to fit your study around existing commitments. You’ll deepen your medical and surgical nursing knowledge and complete a Quality Improvement project aligned to your professional interests. 

Facilities

The facilities at our three veterinary nursing sites will equip you with the professional experience needed for the workplace. Our sites include: 

• A dedicated clinical skills suite that will allow you to develop practical skills at The West Stand in StoneX stadium (Hendon campus). 
• Fully equipped computer suites and libraries (including an extensive eLibrary) 
• Specialist teaching areas and welcoming social spaces for group learning

Health and education facilities

Industry experience and partnerships

Our courses are accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). Meaning once you’ve finished your course, you’ll be eligible to apply to become a Registered Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.  

You’ll gain extensive clinical experience through placements and will also be eligible to register as a Companion Animal Suitably Qualified Person (C-SQP) with Vet Skill, opening further career routes in the sector. 

Careers and employability

Our veterinary nursing graduates are highly employable, and we’re proud to be ranked 1st in the UK for Veterinary Nursing Graduate Prospects (Complete University Guide, 2026). With the skills, confidence and experience gained during your degree, you’ll be prepared for a wide range of roles in settings such as: 

• Veterinary practices and animal hospitals 
• Zoos and wildlife parks 
• Universities and research laboratories 
• Animal charities and welfare organisations 
• Pharmaceutical and biomedical companies 

Our strong employer partnerships and the fact that 50% of your learning takes place on placement mean you graduate work-ready and fully equipped for your next step as a Registered Veterinary Nurse.

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