BSc Veterinary Nursing and Companion Animal Behaviour (D313)
Bachelor's degree
In Bristol
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Bristol
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Start date
Different dates available
About BSc Veterinary Nursing and Companion Animal Behaviour
This exciting degree offers a combination of veterinary nursing and companion animal behaviour, leading to a range of career options, from working as a veterinary nurse in general practice to opportunities in the field of behaviour and welfare for animal charities or the commercial sector.
The first two years of your studies are completed at the Clifton campus, where our pre-clinical facilities are based, with some days spent at Bristol Veterinary School in Langford. In year one you will learn the fundamental concepts of anatomical science, understanding body function and pre-clinical science, and will be introduced to the principles and practice of veterinary nursing.
The second year builds upon the basic sciences through classroom-based study in veterinary anatomy. You will also cover anaesthesia and fluid therapy; surgical nursing and theatre practice; medical nursing, diagnostics and therapeutics. You will study the principles of animal ethology, behavioural development, and welfare, focusing on the commonly owned companion animal species.
To meet the clinical placement requirements of the RCVS you will spend ten weeks in clinical practice during the vacation in years one and two. Usually, this placement takes place close to your home.
Your third year comprises a 42-week placement in first-opinion veterinary practice within a 50-mile radius of the Bristol Veterinary School, and you will study professional veterinary nursing practice through lectures and online tutorials.
In your final year you will study units in applied clinical veterinary nursing and clinical skills in companion animal behaviour. You will also complete a ten-week research project on a topic of your choice, supervised by one or more members of academic staff.
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Subjects
- School
- Anatomy
- Animal Behaviour
- Veterinary Nursing
- Veterinary
Course programme
- Anatomical Science 1A
- Anatomical Science 1B
- Principles and Practice of Primary Veterinary Nursing
- Pre-Clinical Science
- Understanding Body Function A
- Understanding Body Function B
Year 2 (2019/20)
- Clinical Veterinary Nursing Theory
- Companion Animal Behaviour
- Veterinary Anatomy 1
- Veterinary Anatomy 2
BSc Veterinary Nursing and Companion Animal Behaviour (D313)