How to apply

You are not required to have a job in a veterinary practice in order to gain a place on this course. You would become a full time student, and would sit the RCVS exams leading to the RCVS Veterinary Nursing qualification. You would then be in a better position as a qualified nurse, to find a job.

Information on applying for a place on this full time course can be obtained from Edinburgh's Telford College on 0131 559 4049 or by contacting the Nursing Tutors at the Small Animal Hospital by telephone (0141 330 2257) or email Janis Hamilton (Janis.Hamilton@glasgow.ac.uk) or Ruth Wallace (Ruth.Wallace@glasgow.ac.uk).

Entry Requirements

The minimum qualifications required to train as a veterinary nurse are five standard grades, including:

• English
• Mathematics/Arithmetic
• a Science subject

It is beneficial to have had some experience working in a veterinary practice, either in a voluntary or paid capacity. This is to ensure that you understand fully what the job entails.

Pass Rates

The pass rate is consistenly 80% and above. National pass rates are at present around 65%.