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PostgraduatePostgraduate Certificate

Advanced Veterinary Nursing

Royal Veterinary College, University of London
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1 yearDuration
£6,850Per Year (Intl)
£5,540Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Royal Veterinary College, University of London, the PgCert Advanced Veterinary Nursing provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in veterinary science. this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. If you are a practising Registered Veterinary Nurse, and want to take your career and personal development to the next level, we have a study pathway to suit you! The RVC’s Graduate Certificate and Postgraduate Certificate courses are part-time, distance-learning, advanced veterinary nursing qualifications awarded by the RVC and University of London. These qualifications provide progression options for Registered Veterinary Nurses qualifying from all existing level qualifications (from Level 3 Diploma through to BSc). International tuition fees are £6,850 per year, home/UK fees are £5,540 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 97% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £22,500 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Clinical Patient Assessment
Specialist Medical Nursing Practice
Emergency and Critical Care Management
Anaesthesia and Analgesia Principles
Evidence-Based Veterinary Nursing Practice
Professional Development and Leadership
Research Methods and Audit in Veterinary Nursing
Clinical Specialisation Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementCertificates in Advanced Veterinary Nursing Key Information Qualification: The RVC’s Graduate Certificate (programme spec pdf) and Postgraduate Certificate (programme spec pdf) courses are part-time, distance-learning, advanced veterinary nursing qualifications awarded by the RVC and University of London. These qualifications provide progression options for Registered Veterinary Nurses qualifying from all existing level qualifications (from Level 3 Diploma through to BSc). Depending on your entr

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£6,850

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£6,850

Home Student Fee

£5,540

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

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

45%Working
30%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Royal Veterinary College, University of London

Royal Veterinary College, University of London offers Advanced Veterinary Nursing as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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