PgCAdvanced Veterinary Nursing (Exotics, Zoo and Wildlife)
Course description
This certificate will allow nurses to develop and advance their skills to critically assess the welfare and nursing requirements of exotics, zoo and wildlife patients.
You will create appropriate nursing plans utilising the highest professional standards, skills and knowledge to improve the health and welfare of exotics, zoo and wildlife patients.
You will be able to critically evaluate personal effectiveness and effectively and accurately communicate with peers and clients when supporting exotics, zoo and wildlife patients undergoing veterinary procedures.
During your studies, you will demonstrate the development of the skills of critical reading, critical thinking and purposeful writing to create and justify recommendations that will improve outcomes for exotics, zoo and wildlife patients undergoing veterinary procedures.
The development of the new RCVS post-registration framework has allowed for the creation of accessible, flexible and focused areas of study, allowing veterinary nurses to further their academic skills alongside their professional skills.
Duration
1 year (part time)
Start date
10th September 2026
Applications close: 31st July 2026
Location
Online/blended learning and Harper Adams University campus
Entry requirements for 2026
- You must be a Registered Veterinary Nurse.
- Typically, applicants with a registerable qualification from a Further Education background will enrol on the Graduate Certificate.
- Typically, applicants with a Higher Education (degree) background will enrol on the Postgraduate Certificate.
The most appropriate qualification for individual applicants will be considered depending on their individual profile. You will also need time, energy and commitment.
What will I study?
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Optional modules are indicative and may be subject to change.
Accreditation
Accredited by: Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)
This course is accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
