Veterinary Nursing and Companion Animal Behaviour
University of BristolVeterinary Nursing and Companion Animal Behaviour BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Bristol, based in Bristol, taught full-time over 4 years. 80% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £25,500 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is BBC.
A-Level Entry
BBC
Typical offer · UCAS
Student Satisfaction
80.42%
NSS · Office for Students
Avg. Graduate Salary
£25,500
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
Course Overview
This degree enables direct application to the RCVS Register of Veterinary Nurses. It is also the only veterinary nursing higher education provider to offer clinical rotations around one of the highest-level small animal referral hospitals in the UK, located on-site.
Passionate about animal welfare?
This exciting degree can lead to a range of careers; from working as a veterinary nurse in general practice to opportunities in the field of behaviour and welfare for animal charities or the commercial sector.
Dual campus experience with access to cutting-edge facilities
Your first two years are based predominantly within the vibrant cultural hub of Bristol city centre, where our pre-clinical facilities are situated at the UK's only School of Anatomy. You will also spend time at the nearby Bristol Veterinary School, located at our rural Langford campus, where you will be hands on with animals.
Bristol Veterinary School (bristol.ac.uk/vet-school) is home to a range of extensive facilities including Langford Vets multidisciplinary small animal referral hospital, farm animal and small animal practices, an on-site abattoir, a dairy farm and diagnostic labs, with an equine practice nearby. Students can also enjoy the onsite cafe, gym, student barn and abundant green spaces, alongside our much-celebrated welcoming and supportive community of staff and students.
Take a virtual tour of the Langford Campus: bristol.ac.uk/virtual-tour
Entry Requirements
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 4 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Bristol
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Veterinary science
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £25,500
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ