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Bachelor's
High Demand

BSc Veterinary Nursing with Foundation Year

MUMiddlesex University London · London

Tuition: £9,790/yr
Duration: 5 years
Intakes: Sep
English: IELTS 6.0

Information from mdx.ac.uk, updated 4 June 2026About this information

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Course Overview

The Veterinary Nursing with Foundation Year BSc is designed for students who wish to pursue a career as a registered veterinary nurse but require an alternative entry route into degree-level study. Delivered in collaboration with The College of Animal Welfare at their Huntingdon campus, this five-year full-time programme bridges the gap to higher education. The foundation year introduces essential veterinary nursing topics, animal health, and academic skills, preparing students for the subsequent BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing curriculum. Throughout the course, students develop clinical expertise in areas such as diagnostic tests, medical treatments, and minor surgical procedures. The programme integrates theoretical learning with significant work-based practical experience, ensuring graduates are equipped to join the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons' Register of Veterinary Nurses. Students also gain the VetSkill Companion Animal Suitably Qualified Persons qualification. This course is ideal for those passionate about animal welfare who are ready to develop the professional, legal, and practical competencies required for a successful career in the veterinary sector.

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

56-64 UCAS Tariff Points including 5 GCSE Grade C/4 in English, mathematics, science and 2 other subjects or equivalent. BTEC: MMP. Access to HE: Overall pass including 45 credits at level 3.

English Language Requirements

Grade C/4 in English required.

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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

Foundation year

Fundamentals of veterinary nursing30 Credits Credits

Introduction to Animal Science30 Credits Credits

Applied Research30 Credits Credits

Essentials for Learning30 Credits Credits

Year 1

Body Systems (Gastrointestinal and Integument)30 Credits Credits

Professional Development - Legal & Professional30 Credits Credits

Fundamentals of Working in a Veterinary Environment30 Credits Credits

Practical Veterinary Nursing - Placement & Clinical Skills30 Credits Credits

Year 2

Body Systems - Urogenital & Theatre Practice30 Credits Credits

Body Systems - Musculoskeletal, Endocrine and Radiography30 Credits Credits

Professional Development - Evidenced-based Veterinary Nursing, Communication & Ethics30 Credits Credits

Practical Veterinary Nursing - Placement & Clinical Skills30 Credits Credits

Year 3

Body Systems - Neurology & Anaesthesia30 Credits Credits

Body Systems - Cardiovascular & Respiratory30 Credits Credits

Professional Development - Leadership skills, Wellbeing, Minor Surgical Procedures30 Credits Credits

Practical Veterinary Nursing - Placement & Clinical Skills30 Credits Credits

Year 4

Applied Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Nursing30 Credits Credits

Contemporary Veterinary Nursing - including SQP30 Credits Credits

Professional Development - Quality Improvement Project Proposal30 Credits Credits

Practical Veterinary Nursing - Placement & Clinical Skills30 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

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