The BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing is a specialised undergraduate programme designed for students who wish to pursue a professional career in animal healthcare. The course provides comprehensive knowledge and practical skills required to support veterinary surgeons, deliver high standards of animal care, and ensure animal welfare across various clinical and practice settings.

Students study core areas including anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, clinical nursing, surgical procedures, anaesthesia, diagnostic techniques, animal behaviour, and welfare. The programme combines classroom learning with extensive hands-on clinical placements, enabling students to develop confidence in handling, treating, and caring for a variety of animals, including companion, farm, and exotic species.

Graduates of this programme are fully prepared for roles as qualified veterinary nurses, clinical assistants, animal care practitioners, and other positions within veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, research facilities, and animal welfare organisations. The course also provides a strong foundation for postgraduate study and professional development within the veterinary sector.