BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing Top Up Degree
This top-up degree programme is awarded by Middlesex University and delivered in conjunction with The College of Animal Welfare. It provides diploma and foundation degree level registered veterinary nurses the opportunity to top-up their qualifications to a BSc Honours Veterinary Nursing degree.
Key Facts
- Attendance: This programme is delivered via distance learning, no classroom attendance on campus is required. There is a mixture of live online seminars and tutorials and asynchronous online teaching.
- Duration: Full time (2 years) or part time (4 years)
- Entry requirements: Applicants must hold a Level 3 qualification or Foundation degree in Veterinary Nursing and be registered with the RCVS as a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) or hold internationally equivalent qualifications and registration. Applicants are required to complete the recognition of prior learning (RPL) process for the programme.
- How to apply: Apply via the Middlesex University website or via UCAS.
- Next intake: September 2025
Course Content
- Evidence Based Veterinary Nursing
- Surgical Veterinary Nursing
- Veterinary Nursing Futures
- Anaesthesia for Veterinary Nursing Practice
- Applied Emergency and Critical Care for Veterinary Nursing
- Medical Veterinary Nursing
- Quality Improvement Proposal
- Quality Improvement Project
Download the Course Guide
Download the course guide and discover more about the programme, including:
- An overview of the course syllabus and learning outcomes for each module
- Assessment methods
- Fees and finance