If you are a diploma or foundation degree qualified veterinary nurse and are looking to ‘top up’ your qualification to a full BSc (Hons) degree, there’s no need to wait until September!
From January 2027 we will be offering two intakes per year onto our BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing Top Up degree programme. What’s more, the programme is studied totally online and can be undertaken on a full or part-time basis to fit round your existing commitments
Take your veterinary nursing qualification to degree level
Delivered in partnership with Middlesex University, the top up programme builds on your existing knowledge and clinical experience, helping you develop advanced skills in critical thinking, evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making and leadership.
You’ll explore a range of subjects, including surgical and medical veterinary nursing, emergency and critical care, anaesthesia and the future of the veterinary nursing profession. You’ll also have the opportunity to undertake a quality improvement project, applying your learning to make a positive difference to patient care in your workplace.
Study flexibly around your work and commitments
We understand that returning to study while working in veterinary practice can be challenging. That’s why the programme is delivered entirely online, with access to course materials, live online seminars and tutorials, and tutor support throughout your studies.
For those holding a Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing, the degree takes two years full-time or four years part-time. If you already hold a Foundation Degree in Veterinary Nursing, you may be able to complete the programme in one year full-time or two years part-time.
Where could a degree take you?
Achieving a BSc (Hons) in Veterinary Nursing can open up opportunities to progress your career and explore new areas of interest within the profession.
Whether you’re looking to develop a specialist clinical interest, move into leadership or practice management, pursue postgraduate study, or explore opportunities in teaching and research, the degree can help you take the next step.
Make 2027 the year you take the next step
With the introduction of our January intake, there’s now greater flexibility to start working towards your degree at a time that suits you. If you’ve been considering topping up your veterinary nursing qualification, why not find out more about the programme and how you could fit studying around your existing commitments?
Request a call back here, or email our Programme Leader, Lauren Norton, on bscadmin@caw.ac.uk