Confirm Course Entry Requirements
ReturnCourse: VetSkill Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing - Equine
Please read and confirm the following:
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 4 / C or above to include English, mathematics and a science subject, or equivalent qualifications. Examples of equivalent qualifications that may be acceptable are:
- Maths and English – Level 2 Functional Skills
- Science – City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma for Veterinary Care Assistants or VetSkill Level 2 Certificate in Veterinary Care Support
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 an equine veterinary training practice, you must be at least 16 years of age and have the full support of your employer.
If you are not employed in a veterinary practice you must be at least 18 years of age before the course starts. Please note non-employed 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.
International qualifications
You should have proof of competence in the English Language by holding either the ESOL qualification at levels C1 or C2 or IELTS at a minimum score of 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each element) where your international qualifications were not taught and assessed in English. You will also be required to have your foreign qualifications officially translated into English with a notarised stamp.
Please note, this programme is not available outside of the UK.
