Veterinary Nursing and Companion Animal Behaviour

University of Bristol
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Veterinary science

A-Level Entry

BBC

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,500

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

A-Level Grades BBC
Scottish Higher BBBBC
Scottish Advanced Higher BB
BTEC DMM

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

3240 Veterinary nurses
1231 Health care practice managers

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