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Graduate Diploma in
Veterinary Nursing		 UCAS Code: -
Institution Code: RVET R84

What you need to get a place on this programme

For admission to the programme and to qualify for the award, the veterinary nurse should:

  • Hold a Veterinary Nursing Certificate awarded by the RCVS
  • Be on the current RCVS Register of Veterinary Nurses*
  • Have a minimum of one year post-qualification clinical experience
  • Be employed in, or have agreed access to placement in a suitable** veterinary clinical environment.
  • Have the support of their employing/supervising veterinary practice, who, will be required to allow time and access for training
  • Have access to the internet (see Computer requirements)

*Overseas students will need to contact the RCVS direct to apply for registration and provide a copy of their certificate with the application form.

**Suitable clinical environments must be general veterinary practices which are able to demonstrate a minimum of RCVS PSS tier 2 (or TP standard). A minimum of four full-time weeks per 20 credit elective module must be spent working in a directly relevant clinical setting (e.g. critical care unit if the Emergency and Critical Care Nursing module is taken).

You will need to successfully complete and pass the Contemporary study skills bridging module, including the compulsory Orientation week. This module has been designed to prepare you for study at Higher Education level using contemporary technologies. Successful completion of this module and assessments will give you 10 credits at Level 6 which will be credited towards your Graduate Diploma.

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