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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: D470
Veterinary Nursing
SRUC Scotland's Rural CollegeDumfries, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£17,000Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
82%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by SRUC Scotland's Rural College, the BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in veterinary science. Based in Dumfries, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. This course is subject to validation. Throughout the course you will develop skills from a combination of academic study and clinical placement with an approved veterinary practice which much be achieved to allow for registration as a qualified Veterinary Nurse. You will learn the veterinary nursing competencies required to undertake practical patient care and theatre duties. International tuition fees are £17,000 per year, home/UK fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 90% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Animal Anatomy and Physiology
Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Nursing Skills and Patient Care
Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia
Diagnostic Imaging and Clinical Pathology
Surgical Nursing and Theatre Practice
Animal Behaviour and Welfare
Clinical Placement and Professional Practice
UCAS Code:D470
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBB To include a literary subject (preferably English) and one of Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or Physics. |
| UCAS Points | 108 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,000
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£68,000
Home Student Fee
£1,820
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
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📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — SRUC Scotland's Rural College
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,500 | £25,000 | £26,000 |
UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH05-01-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
85%Working
5%Work & Study
85%Professional Jobs
Official Data
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Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
65%
Overall
Teaching on my course
82%Learning opportunities
79%Assessment and feedback
65%Academic support
63%Organisation and management
33%Learning resources
92%Student voice
42%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About SRUC Scotland's Rural College
SRUC Scotland's Rural College offers Veterinary Nursing as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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