BSc Veterinary Nursing Science

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Objectives This exciting vocationally-based degree will enable you to develop specialist scientific techniques and knowledge applicable to the health of animals, and vocationally-based skills important in the handling and caring of animals in a veterinary environment.
Entry requirements Entry Requirements GCSE: Maths, English, Science (RCVS requirements: five GCSEs at a C or above) A-level subjects: Biological Science Tariff points range: 200-240 Access: Yes Baccalaureate EB %: 64-68
Academic title BSc Veterinary Nursing Science
Course description Contents of the BSc in Veterinary Nursing Science.

Year 1

    * Whole Animal Science - Anatomy and Physiology
    * Animal Behaviour
    * Companion Animal Management
    * Genetics and Cell Biology
    * Introduction to Veterinary Nursing Science
    * Animal Microbiology
    * Reproductive Physiology and Obstetrics

Year 2

    * Technical Nursing Skills
    * Diagnostic Techniques
    * Medical Veterinary Nursing
    * Surgical Veterinary Nursing
    * Equine Husbandry
    * Exotic Animal Management
    * Animal Production
    * Parasitology

Year 3

    * Veterinary Specialisms
    * Veterinary Practice Management
    * Pharmacology
    * Epidemiology
    * Behaviour - Animal Psychology
    * Anthrozoology
    * Developments in Animal Science
    * Independent Research - Dissertation