Veterinary Nursing Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelor's & Master's

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Hartpury University and Hartpury College 85% 0% 5% £9250 £13000 120 Gloucester On campus Full-time
Royal Veterinary College University of London 60% 0% 10% £9250 £14190 145 London On campus Full-time
Harper Adams University 96% 0% 1% £9250 £11250 137 Newport On campus Full-time
Hartpury University and Hartpury College 85% 0% 5% £9250 £13000 120 Gloucester On campus Full-time
Harper Adams University 81% 0% 1% £9250 £11250 122 Newport On campus Full-time
Harper Adams University 81% 0% 1% £9250 £11250 122 Newport On campus Full-time
Harper Adams University 88% 0% 1% £9250 £11250 121 Newport On campus Full-time
University of Bristol 74% 0% 0% £9250 £24700 130 Bristol On campus Full-time
University of Liverpool 95% 0% 0% - - 174 Liverpool On campus Full-time
WCG -Warwickshire College Group - - 15% £7250 £11450 - Leamington Spa On campus Full-time
Wrexham Glyndwr University - - - £9000 - - Wrexham On campus Full-time
Sparsholt College Hampshire 69% - 5% £6300 £7100 - Winchester On campus Full-time
University of South Wales 85% - 10% £7500 £12300 - Pontypridd On campus Full-time
Myerscough College 95% - 3% £9250 £12700 - Preston On campus Full-time
Askham Bryan College 57% 0% 25% £9000 - - York On campus Full-time
Plumpton College - - 15% - - - Lewes On campus Full-time
Nottingham Trent University 92% 5% 15% - - 144 Nottingham On campus Full-time
Reaseheath College - - - £9250 £12000 - Nantwich On campus Full-time
Middlesex University 48% - 5% £9250 £14000 141 London On campus Full-time
Middlesex University 48% - 5% £9250 £14000 141 London On campus Full-time
Middlesex University 48% - 5% £9250 £14000 141 London On campus Full-time
Myerscough College 48% - 5% - - 141 Preston On campus Full-time
WCG -Warwickshire College Group 79% - 20% £8735 £11450 - Leamington Spa On campus Full-time
Scotland's Rural College University - - 5% £7500 £15000 143 Edinburgh On campus Full-time
Middlesex University 48% - 5% £9250 £14000 141 London On campus Full-time
Askham Bryan College 96% 0% 1% £9000 - 137 York On campus Full-time
Middlesex University 48% - 5% £9250 £14000 141 London On campus Part-time
Middlesex University 48% - 5% £9250 £14000 141 London On campus Full-time
Middlesex University 48% - 5% £9250 £14000 141 London On campus Full-time
Nottingham Trent University 48% - 5% - - 141 Nottingham On campus Full-time
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Student Reviews

Overall student satisfaction
85 /100
351 students of Veterinary Nursing in the UK replied

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2021

Salary

Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students

Salary of all UK Graduates of Veterinary Nursing

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £20358 £21482 £23077
25-75 percentile range £19149 - £22881 £17024 - £24299 £18744 - £26792
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Aug 2, 2021
All Veterinary Nursing courses of UK

Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £20246 £20225 £23192
25-75 percentile range £19154 - £21908 £18190 - £23415 £20110 - £25685
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK

Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Veterinary Nursing

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK

Current jobs

Among graduates of Veterinary Nursing who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Sep 29, 2021

Typical employers for graduates of Veterinary Nursing

  • Private Veterinary Practices
  • Animal Centres or Hospitals
  • Zoos
  • Government Organisations
  • Animal Welfare Organisations
  • Pharmaceuticals Manufacturers

Specialisations within Veterinary Nursing

  • Dentistry
  • Feline Nursing
  • Anaesthesia

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Among graduates of Veterinary Nursing who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number of highly skilled vs non-highly skilled jobs (Unistats).

% Skilled jobs

Jobs of graduates of Veterinary Nursing (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Veterinary Nursing at Writtle University College

50% Therapy professionals
10% Animal care and control services
10% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Sales occupations
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Administrative occupations
5% Customer service occupations
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Sep 29, 2021

Grading Distribution

Students of Veterinary Nursing in the UK received the following grades.

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) 2016

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Veterinary Nursing

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK
Do you not fulfill the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements?
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FAQ

  • The following degrees are offered for Veterinary Nursing studies:
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) - BN (Hons)
  • Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

The median salary of graduates of Veterinary Nursing was £20358 15 months after graduation, £21482 3 years after graduation and £23077 5 years after graduation.

Veterinary Nursing (top-up) at Askham Bryan College received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey year with a rating of 96 out of 100 among 22 respondents.