For the second year running the Middlesex University/The College of Animal Welfare collaborative BSc (Hons) Degree in Veterinary Nursing has been ranked Number One in the UK in the 2025 National Student Survey (NSS) results.
This amazing achievement is a glowing endorsement of the programmes’ continuing commitment to academic excellence, student support, and the preparation of student veterinary nurses for clinical practice using cutting edge learning techniques and technologies, such as virtual reality.
The programme received exceptional positivity scores (all well above the Office for Students national benchmark) across all key areas of the survey.
The numbers speak for themselves…
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 94.5%
- Assessment and feedback: 91.9%
- Academic support: 97.3%
- Organisation and management: 87.8%
- Learning resources: 92.8%
- Student voice: 95.5%
- Students’ Union: 91.7%
- Mental wellbeing services: 89.2%
Programme Leader, Claire Defries, shared her excitement: “We are absolutely thrilled to retain our position as the top rated NSS veterinary nursing programme in the UK.” She added, “This incredible achievement reflects the dedication of the entire programme team and unwavering passion and commitment of our students. We are committed to continuing to provide an outstanding learning experience that prepares our graduates to thrive in a rewarding and vital profession”.
A huge thank you goes to our students who took the time to share their voices in the survey. Their feedback drives our programme forward and helps us continue to lead the way in veterinary nursing education across the UK.