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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ScienceUCAS: N231

Veterinary Nursing

University of South Wales
Usk, Wales
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3 yearsDuration
£12,300Per Year (Intl)
£7,500Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of South Wales, the FdSc Veterinary Nursing provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in veterinary science. Based in Usk, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Whether you are already working in the industry and want to take the next step in your career, or you are just beginning your professional life, this course gives you a unique blend of academic study, work based learning and skills development. You will gain a practical nursing clinical competency based on an underpinning knowledge of veterinary nursing practice. This will enable you to pursue a career providing nursing care for sick and injured animals plus you will become eligible for entry onto the veterinary nurses ' register (subject to RCVS conditions). International tuition fees are £12,300 per year, home/UK fees are £7,500 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Fundamentals of Veterinary Nursing
Animal Anatomy and Physiology
Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Surgical Nursing and Procedures
Small Animal Medical Nursing
Exotic and Equine Nursing
Professional Practice and Welfare
Clinical Competency and Assessment
UCAS Code:N231
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CC

UCAS Points64

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£12,300

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£36,900

Home Student Fee

£7,500

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

UK subject sector benchmark — your course's specific salary data is suppressed or not yet published

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.

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USW Refugee Sanctuary Scheme

University of South Wales · Undergraduate

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Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2027/2028

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Digital Hardship Fund 2027/2028

University of South Wales · Undergraduate

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  • Open to your course
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About University of South Wales

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

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