🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Bachelor's
High Demand

BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing

MUMiddlesex University London · London

Tuition: £9,790/yr
Duration: 4 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 BSc Honours programme is designed for students aspiring to become registered veterinary nurses. Delivered in collaboration with The College of Animal Welfare, this four-year full-time degree balances theoretical study with essential professional experience in small animal veterinary practice. Students will explore anatomical, biomedical, and physiological principles, alongside emergency and critical care, leadership, and surgical procedures. The curriculum is structured to build confidence and competence, ensuring graduates are prepared for the demands of the veterinary sector. Throughout the course, students engage in clinical placements, gaining hands-on experience under the guidance of veterinary professionals. Upon successful completion, graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and the VetSkill Companion Animal Suitably Qualified Persons (C-SQP) qualification. This course is ideal for those passionate about animal health and welfare, providing a comprehensive foundation for a rewarding career in veterinary practices, research, zoos, and beyond. Nova Pathways is available to assist students in understanding these requirements and navigating the application process.

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

UCAS: 96 UCAS points A-level: CCC including a C in science BTEC: MMM Access requirements: Overall pass including 45 credits at level 3, of which all 45 must be at Merit or higher

English Language Requirements

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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

Body Systems (Gastrointestinal and Integument)

Fundamentals of Working in a Veterinary Environment30 Credits Credits

Professional Development - Legal & Professional30 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 - Cardiovascular & Respiratory30 Credits Credits

Body Systems - Neurology & Anaesthesia30 Credits Credits

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

Practical Veterinary Nursing - Placement and 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

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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