Harper Adams University
Veterinary Nursing with Small Animal Rehabilitation (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 Small Animal Rehabilitation (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.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

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


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

Course Description

There are increasing employment opportunities within veterinary nursing, veterinary practice management, the development of vet practices and the animal health industry. Harper Adams’ courses are approved by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and the requirements for gaining the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Veterinary Nursing Licence to Practice are written into the course structure, so you will not only have the skills and rights of a registered veterinary nurse but also those skills provided by an honours degree in science. 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 during the university terms, from work experience completed during vacations and by the work placement year.

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Veterinary Nursing with Small Animal Rehabilitation (with Placement) BSc (Hons) at Harper Adams University

41% Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
20% Elementary occupations
15% Artistic, literary and media occupations
5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
3% Teaching Professionals
3% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
3% Sports and fitness occupations
3% Business and public service associate professionals
2% Welfare Professionals
1% Sales occupations

A wide range of assessment methods are used. Where modules contain specific veterinary nursing content there is always an exam component, whether essay exam, multiple choice/short answer questions or practical exam. There may also be course work presentations or assignments in the assessment of these modules. Both coursework and exam elements must be passed.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Animal Science

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Veterinary Nursing with Small Animal Rehabilitation (with Placement), BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Veterinary Nursing with Small Animal Rehabilitation (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.

See all 8 university rankings of Harper Adams University

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

undergraduates:
2805
postgraduates:
280
Total:
3085
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