Study Veterinary Nursing at University
Studying veterinary nursing at degree level offers a dynamic combination of academic learning, hands-on clinical experience, and personal development.
Going to university offers the opportunity to be taught by world renowned clinicians who are experts in their field. You’ll gain the specialist skills needed for a fulfilling career in veterinary nursing whilst experiencing all that university life has to offer – meeting new people, living in a different town or city, and embracing new challenges.
Whether you’re looking to start a career in veterinary nursing, or top-up your existing veterinary nursing qualification to degree level, this is the first step towards shaping your future in the profession.
Our veterinary nursing degree courses:
Our veterinary nursing degree programmes are a joint initiative between The College of Animal Welfare, and Middlesex University, and will allow you to apply for professional registration with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and use the post nominal letters RVN:
- BSc Hons Veterinary Nursing (Middlesex University) – London, Huntingdon, or Leeds
- BSc Hons Veterinary Nursing with Foundation Year (Middlesex University) – Huntingdon
- BSc Hons Veterinary Nursing Top-Up Degree (Middlesex University)
Middlesex University is ranked Number 1 in the UK for Veterinary Nursing
(National Student Survey 2024)
Why choose to study veterinary nursing at The College of Animal Welfare?
- Regulated and respected
Our college has been rated as a Good provider by Ofsted (July 2022). In addition, our Matrix accreditation underscores our commitment to delivering first quality information, advice and guidance to ensure that you choose the course that is right for you and your future ambitions. - Experienced and supportive lecturers
We are proud of the fact that all of the lecturers delivering our veterinary nursing courses have significant industry experience and knowledge under their belts and all share a common passion for pushing the profession forward. - Gain real-world experience with practical placements
Our veterinary nursing degree programme places a strong emphasis on hands-on experience. We have our own dedicated placement liaison team, who will make use of connections with over 700 practices across the UK to help you secure valuable work placements that enrich your learning and prepare you for a successful career. - Virtual reality training
Enhance your preparation for your OSCEs (practical exams) with the latest in virtual reality technology. Our VR headsets offer an immersive, hands-on way to practise key clinical skills – helping you build muscle memory, boost confidence, and reduce exam-day anxiety. - Gain real, long-term job prospects
Job prospects for registered veterinary nurses continue to remain high both within veterinary practice and in related industries. A nationwide shortage of veterinary nurses means that your job prospects once qualified are excellent. - Largest provider of veterinary nurse training in the UK
We offer you the opportunity to study within a vast community of like-minded people, who all share a common passion for animal welfare and a commitment to pushing forward the profession.