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Course: VetSkill Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing - Companion Animal Pathway

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Learners wishing to undertake this programme must be able to evidence capability in numeracy, literacy, science, and written English and mathematics; this typically includes GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (or A* to C) including English, mathematics and a science subject, or equivalent qualifications. Examples of equivalent qualifications that may be acceptable are:

Students with Scottish qualifications would typically have National 5 or Higher/Advance Higher at level A, B or C in Maths, English and Science.

Age requirements
If you are employed in a veterinary training practice, you must be at least 16 years of age and have the full support of your employer. A list of TPs/aTPs can be found on the RCVS website.

If you are not employed in a veterinary practice you must be at least 18 years of age on the 1st of the month in which the course starts. Please note students who hold the Level 2 Diploma for Veterinary Care Assistants or the VetSkill Level 2 Certificate in Veterinary Care Support qualification are welcome to apply from 16 years of age.

Work experience
If you are not employed in a veterinary practice, we strongly encourage you to undertake work experience undertaken in a veterinary practice and get a reference from a veterinary surgeon or registered veterinary nurse supporting your suitability for veterinary nurse training.

If you have not undertaken any work experience, we will still consider your application, however you will be required to undertake work experience within the first three months of being on programme in order to make sure that you understand the role of the veterinary nurse and are confident it is the career for you; help to source this is available from the College. 

Read our advice for finding work experience in a veterinary practice

Please note: As our courses include online learning components, students are required to have access to a PC or laptop with a reliable internet connection.

International students
* Please note that due to changes in student visa criteria, this qualification is currently unavailable to overseas students who wish to come to the UK to study.

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Application process

  1. Click on the course you would like to apply for, this will redirect you to the CAW Student Hub where you can create an account and start your application.
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  2. You can leave your application at any time and log back in to continue it at a time convenient to you.
  3. Once you have completed your application, you will take part in a pre-course discussion with a tutor so we can make sure the course you have applied for is the right one for you, and you can ask any questions you may have before starting. This is usually carried out online via Teams or phone.

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