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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: BD71

Veterinary Nursing

Hartpury University
Gloucester, England
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4 yearsDuration
£17,250Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
97%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Hartpury University, the BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in veterinary science. Based in Gloucester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Qualify as a Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Registered Veterinary Nurse. Specialise in companion-animal nursing. Uncover new knowledge with a research-based dissertation and qualify with a full BSc (Hons) degree. This degree provides a fantastic opportunity for you to qualify as a Veterinary Nurse, whilst advancing your own and the industry's knowledge through research and clinical coaching. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, a 82% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology
Clinical Nursing Practice and Skills
Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Animal Health and Disease Management
Veterinary Pathology and Diagnostics
Professional Practice and Animal Welfare
Research Methods and Statistics
Applied Veterinary Nursing Dissertation
UCAS Code:BD71
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCC - BBC

CCC-BBC or equivalent from at least two full A Levels. This must include Biology at grade D or above.

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,250

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£69,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Hartpury University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£27,000£28,000

UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH05-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

40%Working
30%Studying
25%Work & Study
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH05-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
97%
Learning opportunities
93%
Assessment and feedback
92%
Academic support
94%
Organisation and management
91%
Learning resources
81%
Student voice
85%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
84%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Hartpury University

Hartpury University offers Veterinary Nursing as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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