
Advanced Veterinary Nursing (Surgical)
Harper Adams UniversityCourse Overview
Pursue your ambitions in veterinary science with the PgCert Advanced Veterinary Nursing (Surgical) at Harper Adams University. Based in Newport, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year part-time structure. This certificate will allow nurses to develop and advance their skills to enable them to become reflective practitioners and implement evidence-based improvements to deliver support and nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. It will also develop surgical techniques for procedures falling within the remit of schedule three. The development of the new RCVS post-registration framework has allowed for the creation of accessible, flexible and focused areas of study, allowing veterinary nurses to further their academic skills alongside their professional skills. This course... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £22,500 within three years, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
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Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:2 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
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Advanced Veterinary Nursing overview Duration 1 year (part time) Start date September 2026 Location Harper Adams University campus Apply now Course search Register your interest in this course Postgraduate fees and funding Entry requirements for 2026 You must be a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
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