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Bsc Hons Equine Veterinary Nursing

Equine Veterinary Nursing

BSc (Hons)

Qualify as a Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Registered Veterinary Nurse. Benefit from outstanding facilities, strong industry partnerships and extra-curricular opportunities to train with horses and over 70 species on campus. 

You’ll benefit from outstanding facilities, including a Veterinary Nursing Clinical Skills Centre, a livery yard that's home to over 230 horses, international equine events each year and a commercial Equine Therapy Centre on site.

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Key Information

Course Duration: 4 years full-time
UC UCAS Code: D313
Part or Full Time: Full Time
Level of Study: Undergraduate Degrees
Placement Year: Required
Typical Offer: 96-112 UCAS tariff points or equivalent

Course information

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In your first year, you’ll develop knowledge and skills in essential areas including clinical anatomy, husbandry, pharmacy management and patient care. You'll complete work experience in a veterinary practice, before returning to Hartpury to develop your skills in diagnostics and surgical and anaesthesia practice. In your final year, you'll coach student veterinary nurses and pursue your research interests. You may have the opportunity to publish research with lecturers and present at industry conferences.

Industry opportunities

In your second year, you’ll complete a work-based clinical placement (currently 1,800 hours) in an approved RCVS equine veterinary nursing training practice. This will allow you to develop clinical skills ready for qualifying. We have excellent partnerships with local and national veterinary practices.

This course is ideal for those who are passionate about working as a Registered Veterinary Nurse with equine expertise to contribute to knowledge within the industry.

Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons accreditation

This course is accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). This means that, on graduation, you’ll be eligible to join the RCVS Register of Veterinary Nurses and practise as a Registered Veterinary Nurse.

  • UCAS | A typical offer for this course is 96-112 UCAS tariff points or equivalent.

  • GCSE | A minimum of 5 GCSE A* to C, (or 9 to 4 where numeric grades are being awarded) or equivalent, to include English Language, Mathematics and a Science.

  • A-Level | Typical offer is CCC-BBC or equivalent. This must include a minimum of two A Levels including A Level Biology at grade D or above.

  • Vocational Award | Typical offer is a MMM-DMM in an Extended Diploma in a relevant subject.

  • Access | Typical offer is 96-112 UCAS tariff points in an Access to Higher Education Diploma in a relevant subject to include a minimum of a pass in Level 3 Biology.

  • IB | Typical offer is 96-112 UCAS tariff points in an IB Diploma, to include a minimum of two Highers at H3 or above, including one in Biology.
    This must also include Maths and English Language at a minimum of Standard Level S3 if equivalent GCSEs have not been obtained.

  • Scottish Highers | Typical offer is 96-112 UCAS tariff points in Scottish Highers. This must include a minimum of two Highers to include Higher Biology grade D or above.

  • Irish Leaving Certificate | Typical offer is 96 - 112 UCAS tariff points in the Irish Leaving Certificate. This must include a minimum of two Highers, to include Biology Higher Level 4 or above. This must also include Maths and English Language at a minimum of Ordinary Level 4 or above.

  • OCR Cambridge Technical | Typical offer is a MMM-DMM in a Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in a relevant subject.

  • T level | Typical offer is Pass (C or above on the core) in you T Level overall grade in a relevant subject.

  • We welcome students with equivalent qualifications. Please contact us to discuss.

The minimum academic entry requirement for this programme is 80 UCAS tariff or equivalent providing this is combined with relevant experience.

Successful students will need to have obtained at least 10 days of work experience in a UK equine veterinary practice. Successfully complete our fitness to Practise Process.

In the case of international applications, we will require a NARIC equivalency certificate.

An IELTS level 7.0 English qualification with 6.5 in each element, is expected for international applicants without a GCSE Grade C or above (or 9 to 4 where numeric grades are being awarded) in English Language.

Previous learning towards a university-level qualification or relevant work experience may count as credit for this course.

Please contact us for further information.

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Your career

Industry opportunities on this course will support you to develop the skills, experience and connections needed for your graduate career. Many of our students secure graduate roles with their work placement employers.

Work placements and experience

You’ll undertake an integrated placement year, made up of 1,800 hours, during full time working hours (minimum of 37 hours per week), working in a Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons-approved veterinary nursing training practice. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your veterinary nursing clinical skills, gain valuable experience and build connections within the veterinary industry, ready for your graduate career. Many of our veterinary nursing students are offered graduate roles with their placement providers when they graduate.

We’ll support you to secure your placement within a UK-based veterinary nursing training practice – there’s no need to have this in place before starting the course. You’ll also be supported during your placement by a designated clinical coach within the veterinary practice and a Hartpury clinical tutor.

Our international equestrian events centre and Equine Therapy Centre also offer opportunities for students to gain voluntary industry experience ready for their careers.

Volunteering

Our research activities and businesses on campus create opportunities for students to gain valuable experience outside their studies. Students have recently volunteered with our 70-species animal collection (domestic and non-domestic species), in our equine and canine therapy centres, as well as our livestock farm.

Guest lecturers

Recent guests in ectures have included individuals from veterinary pharmaceutical companies and veterinary equipment providers.

Graduate careers

  • Equine Veterinary Nurse
  • Senior Equine Veterinary Nurse
Success Stories

Your support network

You'll benefit from a strong support network from day one to be the best you can be. This will range from your personal tutor and specialist academic support team (our Achievement and Success Centre) to dedicated wellbeing and employability (Innovation, Careers and Enterprise) centres.

Academic support

You’ll have your own personal tutor while you’re here who will support you to succeed in your studies. You’ll also have access to our academic and wellbeing support teams who run regular workshops and one-to-one sessions on campus and online.

Alongside this, we have a comprehensive bank of online study skills resources to help you make the most of your qualification.

Your learning experiences

You'll experience a range of teaching methods to strengthen your digestion of topics, including lectures, workshops and practical sessions, as well as supported work placement learning as part of many courses.

Your career

Each year of your course will be made up of two semesters, within which you’ll study compulsory and optional modules on different industry-focused topics, enabling you to develop your own unique portfolio of knowledge, skills and experience, ready for your career. The course is taught in English.

Course information

Overview

In your first year, you’ll develop knowledge and skills in essential areas including clinical anatomy, husbandry, pharmacy management and patient care. You'll complete work experience in a veterinary practice, before returning to Hartpury to develop your skills in diagnostics and surgical and anaesthesia practice. In your final year, you'll coach student veterinary nurses and pursue your research interests. You may have the opportunity to publish research with lecturers and present at industry conferences.

Industry opportunities

In your second year, you’ll complete a work-based clinical placement (currently 1,800 hours) in an approved RCVS equine veterinary nursing training practice. This will allow you to develop clinical skills ready for qualifying. We have excellent partnerships with local and national veterinary practices.

This course is ideal for those who are passionate about working as a Registered Veterinary Nurse with equine expertise to contribute to knowledge within the industry.

Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons accreditation

This course is accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). This means that, on graduation, you’ll be eligible to join the RCVS Register of Veterinary Nurses and practise as a Registered Veterinary Nurse.

Entry requirements

  • UCAS | A typical offer for this course is 96-112 UCAS tariff points or equivalent.

  • GCSE | A minimum of 5 GCSE A* to C, (or 9 to 4 where numeric grades are being awarded) or equivalent, to include English Language, Mathematics and a Science.

  • A-Level | Typical offer is CCC-BBC or equivalent. This must include a minimum of two A Levels including A Level Biology at grade D or above.

  • Vocational Award | Typical offer is a MMM-DMM in an Extended Diploma in a relevant subject.

  • Access | Typical offer is 96-112 UCAS tariff points in an Access to Higher Education Diploma in a relevant subject to include a minimum of a pass in Level 3 Biology.

  • IB | Typical offer is 96-112 UCAS tariff points in an IB Diploma, to include a minimum of two Highers at H3 or above, including one in Biology.
    This must also include Maths and English Language at a minimum of Standard Level S3 if equivalent GCSEs have not been obtained.

  • Scottish Highers | Typical offer is 96-112 UCAS tariff points in Scottish Highers. This must include a minimum of two Highers to include Higher Biology grade D or above.

  • Irish Leaving Certificate | Typical offer is 96 - 112 UCAS tariff points in the Irish Leaving Certificate. This must include a minimum of two Highers, to include Biology Higher Level 4 or above. This must also include Maths and English Language at a minimum of Ordinary Level 4 or above.

  • OCR Cambridge Technical | Typical offer is a MMM-DMM in a Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in a relevant subject.

  • T level | Typical offer is Pass (C or above on the core) in you T Level overall grade in a relevant subject.

  • We welcome students with equivalent qualifications. Please contact us to discuss.

The minimum academic entry requirement for this programme is 80 UCAS tariff or equivalent providing this is combined with relevant experience.

Successful students will need to have obtained at least 10 days of work experience in a UK equine veterinary practice. Successfully complete our fitness to Practise Process.

In the case of international applications, we will require a NARIC equivalency certificate.

An IELTS level 7.0 English qualification with 6.5 in each element, is expected for international applicants without a GCSE Grade C or above (or 9 to 4 where numeric grades are being awarded) in English Language.

Previous learning towards a university-level qualification or relevant work experience may count as credit for this course.

Please contact us for further information.

Employability

Your career

Industry opportunities on this course will support you to develop the skills, experience and connections needed for your graduate career. Many of our students secure graduate roles with their work placement employers.

Work placements and experience

You’ll undertake an integrated placement year, made up of 1,800 hours, during full time working hours (minimum of 37 hours per week), working in a Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons-approved veterinary nursing training practice. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your veterinary nursing clinical skills, gain valuable experience and build connections within the veterinary industry, ready for your graduate career. Many of our veterinary nursing students are offered graduate roles with their placement providers when they graduate.

We’ll support you to secure your placement within a UK-based veterinary nursing training practice – there’s no need to have this in place before starting the course. You’ll also be supported during your placement by a designated clinical coach within the veterinary practice and a Hartpury clinical tutor.

Our international equestrian events centre and Equine Therapy Centre also offer opportunities for students to gain voluntary industry experience ready for their careers.

Volunteering

Our research activities and businesses on campus create opportunities for students to gain valuable experience outside their studies. Students have recently volunteered with our 70-species animal collection (domestic and non-domestic species), in our equine and canine therapy centres, as well as our livestock farm.

Guest lecturers

Recent guests in ectures have included individuals from veterinary pharmaceutical companies and veterinary equipment providers.

Graduate careers

  • Equine Veterinary Nurse
  • Senior Equine Veterinary Nurse

How you'll study

Your support network

You'll benefit from a strong support network from day one to be the best you can be. This will range from your personal tutor and specialist academic support team (our Achievement and Success Centre) to dedicated wellbeing and employability (Innovation, Careers and Enterprise) centres.

Academic support

You’ll have your own personal tutor while you’re here who will support you to succeed in your studies. You’ll also have access to our academic and wellbeing support teams who run regular workshops and one-to-one sessions on campus and online.

Alongside this, we have a comprehensive bank of online study skills resources to help you make the most of your qualification.

Your learning experiences

You'll experience a range of teaching methods to strengthen your digestion of topics, including lectures, workshops and practical sessions, as well as supported work placement learning as part of many courses.

Your career

Each year of your course will be made up of two semesters, within which you’ll study compulsory and optional modules on different industry-focused topics, enabling you to develop your own unique portfolio of knowledge, skills and experience, ready for your career. The course is taught in English.

Modules

What you'll study

This degree includes a combination of compulsory and optional modules. Compulsory modules are designed to develop the skills and competences required for access to the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Register of Veterinary Nurses.

Optional modules change each year in line with student, industry and research demands - you'll find recent topics studied below. You can attend introductory sessions for optional modules before deciding which ones to study.

Module credits

On successful completion of your modules you’ll gain academic credit that accumulates towards your award. The marks you gain at levels five and six will contribute towards your final degree classification.

Your first year will focus on developing underpinning, fundamental knowledge and skills to support you in progressing to your clinical placement year.

Compulsory Modules 

Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Nurses

Focus on the structure and functions of the major body systems for a range of species.

Animal Husbandry for Veterinary Nurses

Undertake discussion of legislation, housing, nutrition, handling, and health of animals.

Professional Veterinary Nursing Practice

Develop knowledge of the role of a veterinary nurse and consider the job application process.

Patient Care 1 for Veterinary Nurses

Acquire expertise on the management of animals within a clinical environment, including infection control and client support.

Placement Preparation for Veterinary Nurses

Consider the professional veterinary nursing environment including your responsibilities whilst on placement.

Pharmacy Management for Veterinary Nurses

Develop knowledge about different types of medications and their administration.

This is your opportunity to put your skills and knowledge gained at level four to good use, as an RCVS-enrolled Student Veterinary Nurse. You'll spend a minimum of 1,800 hours (at least 37 hours a week) in an Approved Training Practice in the UK. All placements are approved by Hartpury.

You’ll complete a Nursing Progress Log (NPL), supported by a clinical coach and clinical tutor, developing your clinical practical skills whilst gaining first-hand knowledge of the veterinary industry.

Compulsory Modules 

Placement for Veterinary Nurses

Undertake 1,800 hours, during full-time working hours (minimum of 37 hours per week) in an RCVS-approved veterinary nursing training practice.

You’ll build on existing clinical skills and knowledge, exploring topics such as theatre practice, anaesthesia and diagnostics, as well as expanding your awareness of research and the impact it has on the veterinary industry.

Compulsory Modules

Diagnostics for Veterinary Nurses

Learn how to prepare and undertake diagnostic testing.

Surgical and Anaesthesia Practice for Veterinary Nurses

Understand the principles of operating theatres, instrument care, and anaesthesia.

Patient Care 2 for Veterinary Nurses

Prepare patients for medical treatment and caring for patients with a variety of disorders.

Undergraduate Research Process

This module will introduce you to the methods of research and analysis, helping to prepare you for the research project (dissertation) in your fourth year.

 

Optional Modules

Business Management for Veterinary Nurses

This module gives student veterinary nurses an insight into the running of a veterinary business.

Clinical Rehabilitation for Veterinary Nurses

Students will explore how clinical rehabilitation may be used to complement other veterinary approaches.

Your final year allows you to focus on areas that interest you and that will support your future career. You’ll select from optional modules to gain additional skills to progress your career, as well as undertake your dissertation, a substantial research project that enables you to experience responsibility for planning, implementing and reporting on a veterinary-related research enquiry.

You’ll be given the opportunity to develop clinical coaching skills whilst working with first-year students, a valuable skill that will allow you to progress to clinical coach training after graduation.

This final year equips our graduates with a range of additional, relevant and valuable skills, preparing for a successful and fulfilling future as a veterinary nurse.

Compulsory Modules

The Professional Veterinary Nurse

Learn how to apply your knowledge of the veterinary industry and legislation.

Undergraduate Dissertation

Plan, design and implement an independent research enquiry in an area of interest.

You must study either this module or the Applied Research Project and Investigative Skills for the Successful Undergraduate modules.

Optional Modules

Clinical Animal Behaviour for Veterinary Nurses

This module explores the challenging patient behaviour that veterinary nurses face whilst working in a veterinary practice setting. Students will consider appropriate strategies to manage problem behaviours from patients, with a focus on patient welfare.

Ethical Animal Breeding

This module will encourage students to critical analyse the ethical implications associated with breeding companion animals. Students will be encouraged to discuss issues faced in practice in relation to historical and current breeding practice and be given the opportunity to evaluate future considerations and modern genetic influences.

Veterinary Nurse Clinics

Equips student veterinary nurses with the skills required to conduct effective veterinary nurse clinics.

Volunteering for Veterinary Nurses

Students will evaluate a period of volunteering experience within this module.

Modules

Overview

What you'll study

This degree includes a combination of compulsory and optional modules. Compulsory modules are designed to develop the skills and competences required for access to the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Register of Veterinary Nurses.

Optional modules change each year in line with student, industry and research demands - you'll find recent topics studied below. You can attend introductory sessions for optional modules before deciding which ones to study.

Module credits

On successful completion of your modules you’ll gain academic credit that accumulates towards your award. The marks you gain at levels five and six will contribute towards your final degree classification.

Level four (year one)

Your first year will focus on developing underpinning, fundamental knowledge and skills to support you in progressing to your clinical placement year.

Compulsory Modules 

Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Nurses

Focus on the structure and functions of the major body systems for a range of species.

Animal Husbandry for Veterinary Nurses

Undertake discussion of legislation, housing, nutrition, handling, and health of animals.

Professional Veterinary Nursing Practice

Develop knowledge of the role of a veterinary nurse and consider the job application process.

Patient Care 1 for Veterinary Nurses

Acquire expertise on the management of animals within a clinical environment, including infection control and client support.

Placement Preparation for Veterinary Nurses

Consider the professional veterinary nursing environment including your responsibilities whilst on placement.

Pharmacy Management for Veterinary Nurses

Develop knowledge about different types of medications and their administration.

Level five integrated placement year (year two)

This is your opportunity to put your skills and knowledge gained at level four to good use, as an RCVS-enrolled Student Veterinary Nurse. You'll spend a minimum of 1,800 hours (at least 37 hours a week) in an Approved Training Practice in the UK. All placements are approved by Hartpury.

You’ll complete a Nursing Progress Log (NPL), supported by a clinical coach and clinical tutor, developing your clinical practical skills whilst gaining first-hand knowledge of the veterinary industry.

Compulsory Modules 

Placement for Veterinary Nurses

Undertake 1,800 hours, during full-time working hours (minimum of 37 hours per week) in an RCVS-approved veterinary nursing training practice.

Level five (year three)

You’ll build on existing clinical skills and knowledge, exploring topics such as theatre practice, anaesthesia and diagnostics, as well as expanding your awareness of research and the impact it has on the veterinary industry.

Compulsory Modules

Diagnostics for Veterinary Nurses

Learn how to prepare and undertake diagnostic testing.

Surgical and Anaesthesia Practice for Veterinary Nurses

Understand the principles of operating theatres, instrument care, and anaesthesia.

Patient Care 2 for Veterinary Nurses

Prepare patients for medical treatment and caring for patients with a variety of disorders.

Undergraduate Research Process

This module will introduce you to the methods of research and analysis, helping to prepare you for the research project (dissertation) in your fourth year.

 

Optional Modules

Business Management for Veterinary Nurses

This module gives student veterinary nurses an insight into the running of a veterinary business.

Clinical Rehabilitation for Veterinary Nurses

Students will explore how clinical rehabilitation may be used to complement other veterinary approaches.

Level six (final year)

Your final year allows you to focus on areas that interest you and that will support your future career. You’ll select from optional modules to gain additional skills to progress your career, as well as undertake your dissertation, a substantial research project that enables you to experience responsibility for planning, implementing and reporting on a veterinary-related research enquiry.

You’ll be given the opportunity to develop clinical coaching skills whilst working with first-year students, a valuable skill that will allow you to progress to clinical coach training after graduation.

This final year equips our graduates with a range of additional, relevant and valuable skills, preparing for a successful and fulfilling future as a veterinary nurse.

Compulsory Modules

The Professional Veterinary Nurse

Learn how to apply your knowledge of the veterinary industry and legislation.

Undergraduate Dissertation

Plan, design and implement an independent research enquiry in an area of interest.

You must study either this module or the Applied Research Project and Investigative Skills for the Successful Undergraduate modules.

Optional Modules

Clinical Animal Behaviour for Veterinary Nurses

This module explores the challenging patient behaviour that veterinary nurses face whilst working in a veterinary practice setting. Students will consider appropriate strategies to manage problem behaviours from patients, with a focus on patient welfare.

Ethical Animal Breeding

This module will encourage students to critical analyse the ethical implications associated with breeding companion animals. Students will be encouraged to discuss issues faced in practice in relation to historical and current breeding practice and be given the opportunity to evaluate future considerations and modern genetic influences.

Veterinary Nurse Clinics

Equips student veterinary nurses with the skills required to conduct effective veterinary nurse clinics.

Volunteering for Veterinary Nurses

Students will evaluate a period of volunteering experience within this module.

The modules contain a mixture of scheduled learning – lectures, seminars and practical sessions, alongside independent learning. Students are expected to dedicate at least two to three hours of independent study per contact hour. The course also includes work placement learning as part of a module.

The course is taught in English.

Year Contact learning Placement learning Independent learning
Level four (year one) 28% 0% 72%
Level five placement year (year two) 0% 100% 0%
Level five (year three) 26% 0% 74%
Level six (year four) 17% 0% 83%

You’ll be assessed through a mixture of written, oral and practical exams, as well as written assignments. Many of the modules will be marked based on a mixture of assessment types, whilst others will be based solely on one type of assessment. Written feedback will be provided for all assignments, specific exam feedback is available via the module team.

Year Written exam Practical exam Coursework
Level four (year one) 75% 6% 19%
Level five placement year (year two) 0% 0% 100%
Level five (year three) 50% 20% 30%
Level six (year four) 13% 25% 62%

Each year of this course is taught over two semesters, normally consisting of 12 weeks of scheduled teaching and then assessment weeks, with an overview below:

  • Scheduled teaching takes place between 8:30 to 20:30 Monday to Friday
  • Wednesday afternoons are normally reserved for sports and cultural activities
  • Work placements may entail different days and hours
  • Timetables are available during enrolment week
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Tuition fees and financial support

Please visit our student finance page for information on tuition fees and student loans, as well as non-repayable grants, bursaries and scholarships, eligible to different groups, to support with study costs.

Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons accreditation

This course is accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). This means that, on graduation, you’ll be eligible to join the RCVS Register of Veterinary Nurses and practise as a Registered Veterinary Nurse. Information on fees is available below.

Clothing and footwear (circa £100)

You’ll need to purchase appropriate clothing and footwear, including a veterinary nursing uniform to wear for practical sessions and whilst on placement. We’ll let you know exactly what you need to purchase at enrolment – everything is available from our online shop.

Accommodation and living costs

Please visit our student accommodation page for details.

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We can help you understand how it all works, and what you need to do next. Find out everything you need to know about tuition fees, student loans and bursaries and scholarships. In 2021/22, we provided assistance to over 1/3 of our students through bursaries, scholarships and grants, totalling a little under £1million.

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When you become a student at Hartpury, you become part of our community. As a small university, we provide personalised support based on your individual requirements and aspirations. Our teams cover wellbeing, achievement and success, learning support, careers, and more. From wellbeing, safety and employability, to finance, accommodation and IT, our staff will answer your questions or get you set up with someone who can.

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Our courses are accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). On graduation, you’ll be eligible to join the RCVS Register of Veterinary Nurses and practise as a Registered Veterinary Nurse.

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97% of our graduates are in employment, further study or other purposeful activity (Graduate Outcomes, 2023). 

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Veterinary Nursing facilities

Benefit from a dedicated Veterinary Nursing Clinical Skills Centre, with everything you need to gain valuable hands-on experience.

When you’re not learning on campus you’ll be out in the workplace, gaining clinical and professional experience ready for when you qualify.

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Success stories

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Success Stories
Anthony's story
Anthony Hall
“Hartpury gave me confidence in my abilities. The practical lectures and work placement created a direct pathway into my veterinary diagnostics career.”
Anthony Hall
BSc (Hons) Equine Veterinary Nursing
Tizzy Palmes

"Hartpury is a great place to study, with lots of support. I really enjoy being able to gain practical skills alongside the theory. We use the Veterinary Nursing Centre for our practical sessions, as well as the equine centre and yard, the reptile room and the Walled Animal Garden, where we get to work with different animals."

Tizzy Palmes, BSc (Hons) Equine Veterinary Nursing

"Hartpury is a great place to study, with lots of support. I really enjoy being able to gain practical skills alongside the theory. We use the Veterinary Nursing Centre for our practical sessions, as well as the equine centre and yard, the reptile room and the Walled Animal Garden, where we get to work with different animals."

Tizzy Palmes, BSc (Hons) Equine Veterinary Nursing

Develop your unique interests

We're preparing our students to qualify as skilled veterinary nurses, and to help drive forward a vibrant, rewarding and sustainable profession, now and for the future.

The experience of our teaching and support staff and our excellent industry connections with veterinary professionals will help to boost your future opportunities and prepare you to make that difference.

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Get to know our dedicated and passionate teaching staff who’ll help you achieve your very best. We’re proud to have been awarded Gold in all three areas of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF): Overall, Student Experience, and Student Outcomes. This places Hartpury University in the top 15% of published institutions in England. Plus, we're ranked sixth in the UK for Teaching Quality, in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.

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Important information

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information, however our programmes are reviewed and developed regularly. Changes or cancellation of courses may be necessary to ensure alignment with emerging employment areas, to comply with accrediting body requirements, revisions to subject benchmark statements or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make necessary changes and will notify all offer-holders of changes as and when they occur.

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