Overview

Key facts

Specifically designed to support the delivery of quality care, evidence-based learning and best practice techniques.

Devised by experts from different fields of veterinary nursing and the wider veterinary industry, this means the planning and delivery of courses remains current, relevant and valuable to you, especially when it comes to furthering your career.

Experience a range of learning and teaching approaches including lectures, seminars, tutorials, work-based learning and project work through our online learning platform.

Tailor the subject of many of your assessments and final dissertation to RCVS logo disciplines or specialisms relevant and interesting to you.

The PG Certificate is accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. Upon graduation from the programme, RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurses who have pre-enrolled with the RCVS will be able to use the CertAVN post nominal. Further information can be found on the RCVS website at Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Nursing.

2021 winner of the Knowledge Award Champion for teaching quality improvement to Veterinary Nurses both in practice and education.
Career Prospects
The Advanced Practice in Veterinary Nursing programme of the University of Glasgow meets the demand for the preparation of both specialised and extended role practitioners.
It will develop students’ knowledge, skills and confidence allowing them to pursue a career related to Advanced Practice in Veterinary Nursing such as:
Referral nurse

Head nurse

Practice manager

Educator

Researcher
The programme also provides a platform for students to move into the field of research, with the potential for individuals to continue studying towards a PhD.

Get more details

Visit programme website

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research and Evidence Based Veterinary Nursing

Clinical Governance in Veterinary Nursing

Developing Evidence Based Practice Through Reflection

Research Design and Dissemination

Animal and Veterinary Ethics

Teaching and Assessment in Veterinary Nursing

Check out the full curriculum

Visit programme website

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00

Apply anytime.

More details

Applications for this online programme will be accepted up until it starts.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Veterinary Medicine Nursing View 48 other Masters in Nursing in United Kingdom

Explore more key information

Visit programme website

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

Previous clinical experience is essential as a significant proportion of the content is directly related to practice

Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs) who have a BSc/BSc(Hons) in Veterinary Nursing or a related subject, or equivalent international qualification, will be considered for the MSc programme

RVNs that hold the RCVS Dip AVN (achieved post-2005), RCVS DipHE AVN, DipHE CVN or FdSc VN/HND VN plus one years post-qualification work experience, or equivalent international qualification, will be considered for the PgCert in the first instance

RVNs that hold the RCVS Level 3 Diploma with two years post-qualification work experience or the RCVS DipAVN (achieved pre-2005) will be required to submit supporting documentation for their application and will be considered for the PgCert in the first instance

Make sure you meet all requirements

Visit programme website

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

4766 GBP / year

≈ 4766 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4766 GBP / year

≈ 4766 GBP / year

Additional Details

PgDip

UK / EU / International: £9,533

PgCert

UK / EU / International: £4,767

Part-time: £1,589 per 20 credits

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Advanced Practice in Veterinary Nursing.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

On this page

About

Overview

Key facts

Get more details

Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

Explore more key information

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Make sure you meet all requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

Our partners