BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing

You’ll learn from a combination of practical experience and theory, which is designed to give you an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of veterinary nursing. You’ll develop the skills required to be a fully qualified veterinary nurse including critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills. You’ll also gain good academic study, research and writing skills. The School of Life, Sport & Social Sciences is one of the largest in Scotland providing education and training to veterinary nurses, as well as other life scientists. We offer a supportive environment to encourage your personal and professional development within veterinary nursing. This is a full-time course studied over four years. You’ll learn by a variety of teaching methods including lectures, tutorials, discussions, seminars, group work, practice placement and reflective classes. What you study Year 1 Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology Principles of Small Animal Care Foundations of Veterinary Nursing Theory Veterinary Science in Action Veterinary Nursing Practice 1 and 2. Year 2 Veterinary Pathology Diagnostics for Veterinary Nurses Animal Welfare & Ethics Veterinary Theatre Nursing and Anaesthesia Application of Small Animal Veterinary Nursing Care Optional modules Year 3 Veterinary Nursing Practice 3 Animals in Society Equine Veterinary Nursing Veterinary Nursing Practice 4 Optional modules Year 4 Scientific Communication Honours Project Specialised Veterinary Elective Practice Nursing Optional modules Work placement Placements in RCVS registered veterinary teaching practices. Study modules mentioned above are indicative only. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study. You can view a list of all current modules in our module catalogue.