MSc / PgD / PgC
Veterinary Nursing*
Key Facts
*Subject to validation
Final award: MSc
Intermediate awards: PG Dip, PG Cert
Entry requirements:
Entry will require a Veterinary Nursing qualification and prior study at degree level.
English Language Requirements:
Click here for the English language levels accepted by Harper Adams University College for overseas candidates.
The innovative masters level veterinary nursing programme will commence in September 2012 (subject to validation). It is designed as a series of three module postgraduate certificates, though most will be available as stand alone modules (please see Course Structure for proposed modules).
Successful completion of two sets of modules (i.e. 6 modules) will lead to an award of a postgraduate diploma and it is intended that 180 credits will lead to an MSc in Veterinary Nursing. Entry will require a Veterinary Nursing qualification and prior study at degree level.
It is not yet certain which of the certificates will be offered in the first year - that will depend upon demand. Delivery will be by blended learning; a combination of days on-site at Harper Adams for keynote lectures, seminars and practical classes, and distance learning supported by the electronic Learning Hub. VNs currently studying the Dip AVN are enjoying this flexible method of delivery.
More details will be available January 2012, including costs and application details.
Contact Information
Dr Erica Martin
Senior Lecturer, Course manager Veterinary Nursing
Email: emartin@harper-adams.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)1952 815218
Fax: +44 (0)1952 814783
For further information on any aspect of postgraduate study, or to receive an application form please contact:
Heather Hogan
Postgraduate Administrator
Telephone: 01952 815289
Fax: 01952 814783
Email: Send Heather Hogan a message
Postgraduate certificates (60 credits)
Example 1 - Rehabilitation Nursing
- Complementary and Physical Therapies (20 credits) L6
- Hydrotherapy (20 credits) L7
- Analgesia and pain management (20 credits) L7
Example 2 - Nursing Practitioner
- Life care (20 credits) L6
- Behaviour (20 credits) L7
- Client support (20 credits) L7
Example 3 - Oncology Nursing
- Oncology pathophysiology (20 credits) L7
- Oncology treatment and nursing care (20 credits) L7
- Analgesia and pain management (20 credits) L7
Example 4 - Exotic species Nursing
- Exotic species husbandry and nutrition (20 credits) L7
- Exotic species anaesthesia and analgesia (20 credits) L7
- Diagnostic and nursing care of exotic species (20 credits) L7
Postgraduate diploma (120 credits)
Example 5
- Life care (20 credits) L6
- Behaviour (20 credits) L7
- Client support (20 credits) L7
- Oncology pathophysiology (20 credits) L7
- Oncology treatment and nursing care (20 credits) L7
- Analgesia and pain management (20 credits) L7
Masters (180 credits)
Postgraduate diploma plus MSc Research Project (60 credits) L7
