UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: D313

Veterinary Nursing and Companion Animal Behaviour

Name: Veterinary Nursing and Companion Animal Behaviour
Price: 31300 GBP
Availability: InStock

University of Bristol

Bristol, England

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4 yearsDuration

£31,300Per Year (Intl)

£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary

88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing and Companion Animal Behaviour at University of Bristol is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about advancing animal welfare. Based in Bristol, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Course Overview Ranked 1st in the UK (Animal Science and agriculture Guardian subject rankings 2026), this course is for those who are passionate about providing team-based healthcare, working in clinical settings, and promoting the physical and mental well-being of animals. Bristol's Veterinary Nursing and Companion Animal Behaviour course offers students the opportunity to combine practical nursing skills with in-depth knowledge of animal behaviour. By combining hands-on clinical practice with focused studies in comparative anatomy and physiology, animal psychology, and behaviour man... International tuition fees are £31,300 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,000 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Companion Animal Anatomy and Physiology

Veterinary Nursing Practice and Clinical Skills

Animal Behaviour and Psychology

Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Veterinary Nurses

Welfare Assessment and Behaviour Management

Small Animal Medicine and Surgery

Professional Practice and Evidence-Based Nursing

Research Methods and Professional Development

UCAS Code:D313

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

Standard offer: BBC including B in Biology.

International Baccalaureate

29 points

29 points overall with 14 at Higher Level, including 5 in Higher Level Biology.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£31,300

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£125,200

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 — University of Bristol

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£27,000	£28,000	£29,000
3 years	£21,000	£23,000	£24,500
5 years	£24,500	£27,500	£30,000

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

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course

UK average

Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 12% below UK average salary

This course

£23,000

UK average

£26,000

Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary

This course

£27,500

UK average

£26,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5

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

65%Working

15%Studying

5%Work & Study

5%Seeking Work

90%Professional Jobs

Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

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

80%

Overall

Teaching on my course

88%

Learning opportunities

85%

Assessment and feedback

70%

Academic support

91%

Organisation and management

66%

Learning resources

90%

Student voice

71%

Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2

85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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