Veterinary Nursing with Companion Animal Behaviour (with Placement) BSc (Hons)
Harper Adams University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 130 graduates of Veterinary Nursing with Companion Animal Behaviour (with Placement) BSc (Hons) and other courses in Animal Science at Harper Adams University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Animal Science.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Animal Science
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Animal Science at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23000 | £18500 | £19500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £25000 | £15000 - £23500 | £17500 - £27000 |
All Animal Science courses of Harper Adams University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Animal Science
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22499 | £18345 | £21093 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19467 - £25727 | £14302 - £23138 | £16366 - £27362 |
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Course Description
There are increasing employment opportunities within veterinary nursing and the animal health industry. Because of the vocational nature of the course, the content is a balance between practical work (vital to gain the necessary experience to become a qualified nurse) and the intellectual skills needed for a degree. You will learn practical skills at Harper Adams via short block release completed during vacations and during the work placement year.
Students on the Veterinary Nursing with Companion Animal Behaviour pathway will study diagnosis and treatment of behavioural problems. To obtain the nursing qualification a minimum of 1800 hours is spent working in a registered veterinary nurse training practice, both as short block release and during the sandwich year. This hands-on experience complements the applied animal health, nursing, business and welfare sciences studied at Harper Adams.
4.years (full-time) including a one-year work placement. A three year programme is available for applicants with at least two years, full-time relevant work experience. Please contact Admissions for further information on this option.
This course is accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Veterinary Nursing with Companion Animal Behaviour (with Placement) BSc (Hons) at Harper Adams University
| 41% | Welfare Professionals |
| 20% | Caring personal services |
| 15% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 3% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 3% | Media Professionals |
| 3% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 3% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 2% | Elementary occupations |
| 1% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
A2 Biology to grade C
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Animal Science
All Animal Science courses of Harper Adams University
Qualification requirements
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
For full entry requirements, including details of all other qualifications accepted, please see our website www.harper.ac.uk The University is committed to bringing fresh talent to the industries we serve and has developed a range of initiatives to give everyone the best chance to access our undergraduate programmes. Known as 'Access to Harper' our contextualised offer scheme recognises difficulties that some applicants may face and provides those applicants with an offer lower than our standard requirements. Further details can be found at https://www.harper-adams.ac.uk/apply/how-to-apply/access.cfm
Costs
Tuition Fees Veterinary Nursing with Companion Animal Behaviour (with Placement) BSc (Hons)
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £13250 | year 1 |
| International | £13250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
This 4 year course consists of 3 years on campus at a cost of £9250 per year with a placement in year 3 which costs £1850 (Fees for International students are £13,250 per year with a placement in year 3 which costs £3,500)
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Harper Adams University in top UK and global rankings.
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About Harper Adams University
Harper Adams University (HAUC) was founded in 1901 and is located in the outer area of Edgmond, England. Students at HAUC have access to state-of-the-art laboratories and what is known as the Invention Hub - a place where students can bring their ideas to life. With a Work Experience placement being a component of every course at this university, Harper Adams applicants can expect to gain practical, hands-on knowledge to accompany their classroom learning.
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Student composition of Harper Adams University
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Total number of students enrolled at Harper Adams University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 2805
- postgraduates:
- 280
- Total:
- 3085
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Animal Behaviour”: 2890 Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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