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BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing (Top-up)

MUMiddlesex University London · London

The Veterinary Nursing (Top-up) BSc Honours is designed for registered veterinary nurses looking to advance their professional qualifications and career prospects. Delivered in collaboration with The College of Animal We…

Tuition
£9,790/yr
Duration
2 years
Intakes
Sep
English
IELTS 6.0

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Course Overview

The Veterinary Nursing (Top-up) BSc Honours is designed for registered veterinary nurses looking to advance their professional qualifications and career prospects. Delivered in collaboration with The College of Animal Welfare, this programme offers flexible study options, including full-time and part-time routes, primarily through online distance learning. This approach allows students to balance their academic development with existing work commitments in veterinary practice. Throughout the course, students will enhance their critical thinking, analytical, and reflective skills, applying evidence-based practice to complex veterinary nursing scenarios. The curriculum covers advanced topics such as emergency and critical care, anaesthesia, and quality improvement, enabling students to contribute meaningfully to the future of the veterinary nursing profession. This top-up degree is ideal for those seeking to move into roles in practice management, research, education, or specialist clinical areas. With a strong emphasis on professional development and lifelong learning, the institution provides a supportive environment to help students succeed in their veterinary careers.

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

Level 3 Diploma (or equivalent) or Foundation Degree in Veterinary Nursing. Registered Veterinary Nurse with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.

English Language Requirements

IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in all sections).

Grade C or equivalent.

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international)
£24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer
£2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester)
£12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Year 1

Evidence Based Veterinary Nursing30 Credits Credits
Medical Veterinary Nursing30 Credits Credits
Surgical Veterinary Nursing30 Credits Credits
Veterinary Nursing Futures30 Credits Credits

Year 2

Applied Emergency and Critical Care for Veterinary Nursing30 Credits Credits
Anaesthesia for Veterinary Nursing Practice30 Credits Credits
Quality Improvement Proposal30 Credits Credits
Quality Improvement Project30 Credits Credits

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo
£38k
Median starting salary
120+
Industry project partners

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Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated
4 June 2026
Source
mdx.ac.uk

Course information on this page was last updated from the Middlesex University London website available at mdx.ac.uk on 4 June 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with Middlesex University London; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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