BSc Veterinary Nursing and Companion Animal Behaviour
About this course
BSc in Veterinary Nursing and Companion Animal Behaviour, a vet nursing degree centred on clinical healthcare and animal behaviour practices. This course allows graduates direct application to the RCVS Register of Veterinary Nurses and is accredited by RCVS, CCAB, ABTC and ACOVENE. Teaching is split across the Clifton Campus in Bristol city centre and the rural Langford Campus, which houses multidisciplinary facilities including a small animal referral hospital and diagnostic laboratories.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC including B in Biology IB: 29 points overall with 14 at Higher Level, including 5 in Higher Level Biology BTEC: DMM in Applied Science BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, with Distinctions in five specified Biology units. DMM in the Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management. DDM in the City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Animal Management (Science Pathway) including one of the following modules: 308: Wildlife and Ecology Conservation 319: Inheritance and Genetics 334: Fish Biology Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 32%: 200 offers from 625 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 67%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Veterinary nurses: 100%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 5%
- East Midlands: 20%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 60%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 93%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) for the purpose of eligibility for registration as a veterinary nurse with that body.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Veterinary Nursing and Companion Animal Behaviour at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £30,000. The £27,500 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Veterinary sciences (other).
What do graduates of BSc Veterinary Nursing and Companion Animal Behaviour at University of Bristol do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Veterinary Nursing and Companion Animal Behaviour at University of Bristol?
97% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Veterinary Nursing and Companion Animal Behaviour at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 145 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Veterinary Nursing and Companion Animal Behaviour at University of Bristol?
32% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 200 offers from 625 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Veterinary Nursing and Companion Animal Behaviour at University of Bristol accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) for the purpose of eligibility for registration as a veterinary nurse with that body.
How many students continue on BSc Veterinary Nursing and Companion Animal Behaviour at University of Bristol?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.