Solihull College has announced the launch of two new university level qualifications for RVNs, being offered from September 2014. 

Both the Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Advanced Veterinary Nursing Studies and BSc (Hons) in Advanced Veterinary Nursing Studies (top-up year) have been developed alongside Abingdon and Witney College and will be delivered in partnership with Oxford Brookes University. The programme will focus on developing veterinary nursing knowledge and skills above and beyond those acquired for RVN status.

The Foundation Degree includes the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Nursing which is embedded into the second year.

Along with this, newly qualified RVN's can gain a year of clinical experience needed to undertake this RCVS qualification in their first year of the Foundation Degree.

Rosie Godfrey, Land-based HE Leader at Solihull College said: "There are currently very few higher education opportunities for RVN's and these exciting new qualifications will aid a graduate to pursue employment in clinical nursing roles requiring specialised expertise".

Professor David Evans, Head of Biological and Medical Sciences at Oxford Brookes University said: "I am delighted that the team at Solihull College has been successful in the validation of these higher education qualifications. The vet nursing team at the College can be commended on their dedication to drive forward the profession and there is no doubt these qualifications will prove to be highly popular".

To find out more about the Oxford Brookes University Advanced Veterinary Nursing qualifications at Solihull College, visit www.solihull.ac.uk or call 0121 678 7000.

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