| Course Name |
Veterinary Nursing |
| Course Provider |
St. John's Central College |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Cork ETB |
| Course Code |
96845 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Higher Education Direct Entry |
| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Distance |
| Location (Districts) |
Cork City |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
When does the course start?
Induction with staff from Edinburgh Napier University will take place at St. John's Central College during the week of the 29th August 2016. You will be notified of the exact date and times on successful application and registration. |
| Duration |
Up to 5 years
Completion Rate:
•2 modules per trimester
•Flexible Learning
•Up to 5 years for final completion |
| Entry Requirements |
Expand+Computer and IT Skills Requirements:
Students will be required to have computer and IT skills as well as access to a computer and to internet.
Applicants must be qualified veterinary nurses. How many credits applicants will be awarded for their q...
Hide-Computer and IT Skills Requirements:
Students will be required to have computer and IT skills as well as access to a computer and to internet.
Applicants must be qualified veterinary nurses. How many credits applicants will be awarded for their qualification will be dependent on which route they qualified.
•To apply, you will need to be a qualified Veterinary Nurse, holding a qualification eligible for registration with the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) with a minimum academic qualification Level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications.
•All potential applicants will attend an informal interview where full guidance will be provided as to how many credits your qualification will be awarded.
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| Course Fee |
Fees:
Please email vndegree@stjohnscollege.ie for up to date fees structure.
Fees covers six 20 credit modules plus induction and exam costs
Please note that fees are subject to a minimum enrolment number of 10 on the course per academic year and are subject to fluctuation with exchange rates.
For this course you pay for your studies module by module.
The cost includes an initial induction in St. John’s by staff from Edinburgh Napier University, Veterinary Nursing Programme |
| Application Date |
Completed application form for Option 1 must be returned return to:
Deidre Dalton
Napier Applications
Guidance & Counselling Service
St. John’s Central College,
Sawmill St.
Cork
or by email to: ddalton@stjohnscollege.ie
When is the closing date for applications? Completed applications must be received in St. John’s Central College by 1st May 2016
Late Applications:
Contact: Redmond Jennings
email: rjennings@stjohnscollege.ie |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Course Content |
Expand+If you’re a qualified veterinary nurse, this unique and flexible course allows you to upgrade your qualification to degree level. You’ll gain graduate skills that can improve your veterinary nursing practice as well as your career prospects.
The c...
Hide-If you’re a qualified veterinary nurse, this unique and flexible course allows you to upgrade your qualification to degree level. You’ll gain graduate skills that can improve your veterinary nursing practice as well as your career prospects.
The course has been designed to fit around your existing work commitments. You’ll gain direct entry to the appropriate level of a part-time Veterinary Nursing Degree, depending on your qualifications, and will be allowed to study modules by flexible learning. The course is customised to suit your individual aspirations so you can choose how long you study for, which level you study to and which qualification you achieve. The different exit points available mean you can graduate with a BSc Veterinary Nursing or BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing qualification.
You’ll develop your existing veterinary nursing skills including critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills. You’ll also gain good academic study, research and writing skills.
The course is run by Edinburgh Napier University. St. John’s Central College, its staff and Board of Management cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies, omissions or changes that may occur.
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| Subjects Taught |
Expand+Distance Learning (72154BH). Pathway
Year 3 entry
September start
Only HND, Foundation degree and Irish level 6 graduates are eligible for this
Pathway for Veterinary Nurses holding an NFQ Veterinary Nursing Qualification at level 6. Regis...
Hide-Distance Learning (72154BH). Pathway
Year 3 entry
September start
Only HND, Foundation degree and Irish level 6 graduates are eligible for this
Pathway for Veterinary Nurses holding an NFQ Veterinary Nursing Qualification at level 6. Registration with the VCI or RCVS is required. 240 credits for prior learning will be awarded.
Year 1: NFQ Level 7. 120 Credits gained at Edinburgh Napier University on completion. Exit Award Degree in Veterinary Nursing.
Trimester Credits Module title
1 20 VET07102: Principals of small animal care
1 20 MIC09601: Scientific communication dissertation and statistics
2 20 VET09103: Veterinary nursing care of exotic Species (on-line)
2 20 VET09105: Clinical care, rehabilitation and reintroduction of wildlife species (on-line)
3 20 NMS09150: Theory into practice (work based learning portfolio)
3 20 VET07105: Veterinary science in action (on-line)
Year 2: NFQ Level 8. 240 Credits gained at Edinburgh Napier University on completion. Exit Award Honours Degree in Veterinary Nursing.
Trimester Credits Module title
1 20 VET10100: Specialised veterinary nursing
1 20 VET10106: Small animal emergency and critical care (on-line)
2 20 VET10102: Veterinary nursing elective practice
2 20 VET10105: Veterinary practice management for Veterinary Nurses (on-line)
3 40 VET10107: Veterinary nursing honours project
Distance Learning (72154BH). Pathway
Year 4 entry
September start
Only Irish level 7 graduates are eligible for this
Pathway for Veterinary Nurses holding an NFQ Veterinary Nursing Qualification at level 7. Registration with the VCI or RCVS is required. 360 credits for prior learning will be awarded.
Year 1: NFQ Level 8. 240 Credits gained at Edinburgh Napier University on completion. Exit Award Honours Degree in Veterinary Nursing.
Trimester Credits Module title
1 20 MIC09601: Scientific communication dissertation and statistics
1 20 VET10106: Small animal emergency and critical care (on-line)
2 20 VET10100: Specialised veterinary nursing
2 20 VET10105: Veterinary practice management for Veterinary Nurses (on-line)
3 40 VET10107: Veterinary nursing honours project
Module details can be found at: http://www.modules.napier.ac.uk/
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| Assessment Method |
•Several of the modules are completed by online distance learning and support is provided for each module by an academic tutor, tutorial meetings or by email.
•A variety of assessment methods including exams, portfolios and essays are offered. |
| Comment |
Please note that levels referred to are Scottish rather than Irish. More information on the Scottish Credit & Qualifications Framework can be found at http://scqf.org.uk/the-framework/ |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Career Prospects
This course gives you excellent career prospects as you’ll graduate as a degree qualified veterinary nurse. Other career opportunities may exist in the following areas:
Veterinary practice management, Teaching, Animal welfare organisations, Pharmaceutical industry, Veterinary publishing, Veterinary nutrition. |
| Further Enquiries |
Deirdre Dalton,
Guidance & Counselling Service Coordinator,
Email: ddalton@stjohnscollege.ie or
Phone: 021 425 5558
E-mail: vndegree@stjohnscollege.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |