This is a popular course with places limited by the availability of suitable and accessible placements to support the significant work-based placement learning resources requirements. Suitable applicants will be interviewed so that their interest and motivation to study at degree level can be assessed. In addition to the health questionnaires and requested references, to ensure suitability and robustness to the IAG processes, applicants who disclosure circumstances that may affect their abilities to complete the accredited aspects of the programme, will move through an additional screening process via the Fitness to Practise panel. Within the context of this panel, identification of the appropriate additional evidence required to accurately predict applicant’s suitability and ability to complete the accredited parts of the programme will be discussed. As an outcome, and as part of conditions of offer, applicants may be requested to undertake assessment of competence against the RCVS Day One Skills.

Mature students will be considered, but must demonstrate achievement of literacy and numeracy as above.

After successful completion of an Access to Higher Education programme with a Science base, or
Learning through experience, demonstrated in portfolios or records of achievement, and/or by set learning tasks set at interview, and confirmed by employer reference(s). or
A combination of academic and experiential learning, to be considered on its individual merits.

Overseas Students:
Applicants whose first language is not English must offer evidence of qualifications in written and spoken English. Acceptable qualifications are IELTS 6.0 with no element below 5.5, or direct equivalents.

The College’s decision to offer a place is based solely on a competitive selection process leading to indications of any given applicant’s suitability for the course and will not discriminate on the grounds of disability or the level of support needed provided that the disability does not compromise the applicant’s ‘Fitness to Practise’ as a registered veterinary nurse – and meeting the professional code of conduct which is available at http://www.rcvs.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/code-of-professional-conduct-for-veterinary-nurses/. The College has its own Fitness to Practise policy, which sets out the expectations and requirements for student studying courses that lead to professional accreditation.

The RCVS Code of Professional Conduct sets out veterinary nurses’ professional responsibilities. This is supporting guidance and provides further advice on the proper and appropriate standards of professional practice.