Offered by Sparsholt College in Winchester, United Kingdom, Veterinary Nursing Science is a foundation in Veterinary Medicine programme. The programme runs for 3 years, delivered on campus. Tuition is GBP 9,790 per year for local students.
This degree trains students in veterinary nursing with a science-based approach. Teaching covers anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, anaesthesia and animal behaviour, with a focus on companion animal nursing. The degree prepares graduates for the realities of working in veterinary nursing.
The college has a purpose-built veterinary nursing centre with radiology, consultation and theatre rooms. Its animal research facility holds a wide range of animals, giving students room to develop handling and husbandry skills. Students also gain experience with radiology and theatre equipment.
Modules include analytical and diagnostic techniques and animal husbandry, inheritance and disease. Applicants need prior experience in a veterinary surgery before starting. Assessment and study build confidence in handling animals in clinical settings. Students develop the practical handling skills that employers expect.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Three A Level passes, including two at grade C or above, one of which should be in a science; BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM; Access to HE: a Merit profile with 96 tariff points including a minimum of 15 credits at merit in science-based units; plus five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including Maths, English Language and Science; two weeks' work experience in a Veterinary Surgery.
Application Details
Application Deadline:UCAS: 15 October 2026 (2027 entry)
