We're preparing our students to qualify as skilled veterinary nurses, and to help drive forward a vibrant, rewarding and sustainable profession, now and for the future.
The experience of our teaching and support staff and our excellent industry connections with veterinary professionals will help to boost your future opportunities and prepare you to make that difference.
BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing
Qualify as a Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Registered Veterinary Nurse. Specialise in companion-animal nursing. Uncover new knowledge with a research-based dissertation and qualify with a full BSc (Hons) degree.
BSc (Hons) Equine Veterinary Nursing
Qualify as a Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Registered Veterinary Nurse. Benefit from outstanding facilities, strong industry partnerships and extra-curricular opportunities to train with horses and over 70 species on campus.
Diploma in Professional Studies Equine Veterinary Nursing
This two-year course - the only one of its kind in the UK – provides a fantastic opportunity for you to achieve university-level expertise (other two-year veterinary nursing qualifications are usually college/further education-level) whilst qualifying as a Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Registered Veterinary Nurse.
Diploma in Professional Studies Veterinary Nursing
This two-year course - the only one of its kind in the UK – provides a fantastic opportunity for you to achieve university-level expertise (other two-year veterinary nursing qualifications are usually college/further education-level) whilst qualifying as a Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Registered Veterinary Nurse.
By immersing yourself in the profession, you'll apply the theory in a real-life setting and develop your hands-on expertise. Through seminars, lectures, research and debate, you’ll engage with and respond to key sector challenges, developing as a forward-thinking professional.
The thing that sets our BSc Honours degrees apart from most other veterinary nursing qualifications is the research dissertation in your final year. You’ll develop your unique interests and industry skills, contribute to best-practice standards and be ready to hit the ground running.
If you want to specialise further, our Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Nursing could give you the edge when progressing your veterinary nursing career.
RCVS-accredited
Our courses are accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). On graduation, you’ll be eligible to join the RCVS Register of Veterinary Nurses and practise as a Registered Veterinary Nurse.
TEF Gold
Our undergraduate provision has been awarded Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold in all aspects - Overall, Student Experience, and Student Outcomes.
Teaching quality
Ranked in the top 10 universities for teaching quality (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024).
Graduate employability
97% of our graduates are in employment, further study or other purposeful activity (Graduate Outcomes, 2023).
Academic support
We’ve been named as the top university in England for academic support (National Student Survey, 2023).
Settle into an accommodation option to suit your taste and budget – at Hartpury University, undergraduate students can choose to live on-campus surrounded by Gloucestershire’s beautiful countryside or off-campus in the heart of Gloucester City centre. Enjoy the best of both worlds.
We can help you understand how it all works, and what you need to do next. Find out everything you need to know about tuition fees, student loans and bursaries and scholarships. In 2021/22, we provided assistance to over 1/3 of our students through bursaries, scholarships and grants, totalling a little under £1million.
When you become a student at Hartpury, you become part of our community. As a small university, we provide personalised support based on your individual requirements and aspirations. Our teams cover wellbeing, achievement and success, learning support, careers, and more. From wellbeing, safety and employability, to finance, accommodation and IT, our staff will answer your questions or get you set up with someone who can.
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