How much and how long is the Dip AVN???

Re: How much and how long is the Dip AVN???

Claire Bloor — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 20:13:46 GMT

Hi Claire

Nice to hear from you

I will be interviewing up until mid-July time, so no rush for the application in theory. Whenever you have got i done in the next couple of months?

The induction study days this year will be Monday 5th September, Tuesday 6th September and Wednesday 7th September, finishing at midday on the Wednesday.

Cheers

Claire

Re: How much and how long is the Dip AVN???

Claire Cameron — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 15:00:36 GMT

Hi Claire

What is the final date for submission for application assignments? You did message me a while ago on Facebook but I've since deactivated my account so can't access your message

Also, out of curiosity do you know the dates for study for the next intake of DipAVN students?

Thanks

Claire

Re: How much and how long is the Dip AVN???

Claire Bloor — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 08:37:27 GMT

Congrats...this is good news chuck!!

Re: How much and how long is the Dip AVN???

bongo — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 15:25:06 GMT

just had the go ahead to do my diploma so have emailed for an application pack, yes, yes yes!!!!

Re: How much and how long is the Dip AVN???

Claire Bloor — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:52:10 GMT

Hi everybody

I am course tutor for the diploma course at Myerscough. If you want to chat about anything you can contact me and I am sure I can answer any questions you have - well I should be able to by now!

My phone number is 01995 642222 extension 2052 and my email address is cbloor@myerscough.ac.uk

Am more than happy to help you in any way I can.

Cheers

Claire Bloor

Re: How much and how long is the Dip AVN???

Tracey Louise — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 18:11:14 GMT

[quote user="Steph Worsley RVN MBVNA"]

as long as i finish my essay and pass the interview then I will be due to start in Sept costing wise:
Myerscough:

enrolment fee £10/year
course fees: £350 per module (meaning years 1 and 2 are £1050 as there are 3 modules per year and year 3 is £350) including the study weekends but not accomodation

RCVS fees:

enrolment: £50 (subject to change)...latter end of year 2
examination fee £125

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Steph, I got my pack through today and the price has gone up!!

Its now:

Enrolment Fee £10 per year, Years 1 and 2 £1425 (£475 per module) Year 3 £475

RCVS Fees £50, Exam fee £125

Total Approx £3500

Nearly the same as harper adams now

Re: How much and how long is the Dip AVN???

Tracey Louise — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 21:43:25 GMT

Ok will do, i thought it would of come today but it hasnt, i expect to get the same essay title as you then. not sure wot that means? eeek

Re: How much and how long is the Dip AVN???

Claire Cameron — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 11:17:45 GMT

[quote user="Tracey Louise"]

Hi Claire,

Im waiting for the pack to come through. Hope the essay title is a good one! Im more nervous about that than doing the course.

Are you going to any open days? Theres one this sat but not sure if i can make that one, maybe going to the one in march.

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My essay title is "Setting standards for exemplary nursing care"

I did my nurse training at Myerscough so I won't be going to the Open Day as I already know the place. Give me a shout when you get your application pack x

Re: How much and how long is the Dip AVN???

Tracey Louise — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:09:06 GMT

Hi Claire,

Im waiting for the pack to come through. Hope the essay title is a good one! Im more nervous about that than doing the course.

Are you going to any open days? Theres one this sat but not sure if i can make that one, maybe going to the one in march.

Re: How much and how long is the Dip AVN???

Claire Cameron — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 22:45:58 GMT

[quote user="Steph Worsley RVN MBVNA"]

[quote user="Tracey Louise"]

I have an application pack coming in the post.

Steph - r u goin to any open days or already been to any? And also is the nursing course based at preston? I forgot to ask! duh!

[/quote]

I'm not going to any open days (did my training there so know pretty much where everything is) the course is based at the preston campus yup. a little bit out in te sticks but really good fun

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Hopefully see you in September Tracey. I'm applying too!

Re: How much and how long is the Dip AVN???

Steph Worsley — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 17:47:55 GMT

[quote user="Tracey Louise"]

I have an application pack coming in the post.

Steph - r u goin to any open days or already been to any? And also is the nursing course based at preston? I forgot to ask! duh!

[/quote]

I'm not going to any open days (did my training there so know pretty much where everything is) the course is based at the preston campus yup. a little bit out in te sticks but really good fun

Re: How much and how long is the Dip AVN???

Tracey Louise — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 17:21:33 GMT

[quote user="NickyVN"]

Hi, no more CPD as definitely covers my hours!! You do need to manage your time - I do mine either evenings when working early shift, or mostly at weekends and I do spend hours at it especially when have assignments to write. I am loving it which helps:))

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Glad to hear your enjoying it, i cant wait to get started, september seems so far away but im hoping time will fly by

Re: How much and how long is the Dip AVN???

Tracey Louise — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 17:16:29 GMT

I have an application pack coming in the post.

Steph - r u goin to any open days or already been to any? And also is the nursing course based at preston? I forgot to ask! duh!

Re: How much and how long is the Dip AVN???

Tracey Louise — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 21:04:16 GMT

[quote user="Steph Worsley RVN MBVNA"]

as long as i finish my essay and pass the interview then I will be due to start in Sept costing wise:
Myerscough:

enrolment fee £10/year
course fees: £350 per module (meaning years 1 and 2 are £1050 as there are 3 modules per year and year 3 is £350) including the study weekends but not accomodation

RCVS fees:

enrolment: £50 (subject to change)...latter end of year 2
examination fee £125

[/quote]

Thanks for the prices.

This is a lot cheaper than harper adams isnt it. I have spoken to my boss today and i am just seeing how he might be able to help towards costs, and all in all, he seemed pretty favourable towards the myerscough course. I think it was the 3 weekends a year instead of 12. So I am going to give them a call tomorrow and start the ball rolling

Hope to see you in September then........................

Re: How much and how long is the Dip AVN???

Steph Worsley — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 20:40:09 GMT

as long as i finish my essay and pass the interview then I will be due to start in Sept costing wise:
Myerscough:

enrolment fee £10/year
course fees: £350 per module (meaning years 1 and 2 are £1050 as there are 3 modules per year and year 3 is £350) including the study weekends but not accomodation

RCVS fees:

enrolment: £50 (subject to change)...latter end of year 2
examination fee £125

Re: How much and how long is the Dip AVN???

Nicola Smith — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 14:01:47 GMT

Re: How much and how long is the Dip AVN???

Tracey Louise — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 13:55:13 GMT

[quote user="NickyVN"]

Hi, I am doing Harper one and hoping to complete in 2 years. You pay per module as you do them - I am currenty doing 2 modules at a time. Price per module depends on size of module, as does how many hours CPD they are worth. If you contact Harper they can send you info in the post that is much more detailed than the internet.

The entry exam is aquestion you are given to research into then you have 30 mins to write up what you have found out but without notes - so you must have learnt it. There is also a 10 min maths exam and an interview.

If you want anymore info please ask or pm me.

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Thankyou Nicky. I really want to do this. I will contact harper tomorrow and see if they can send the info out for me.

Do you find it easy to combine working full time with the study, or is it pretty full on? I just need to decide how im going to pay for this now

Are you doing any cpd alongside the course or is it covering the 15 hours per year?

Re: How much and how long is the Dip AVN???

Tracey Louise — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 13:50:53 GMT

[quote user="Steph Worsley RVN MBVNA"]

Hey

I am just in the process of applying to myerscough to do this, I haven't got the fees on me at the moment as they are at home and i'm at work but I will post later about them

All in All they class it as 3 years (2 years to do the clinical nursing part of it and then the dissertation to top up to the dip AVN is done in year three) then you can top up to the BSc as well

http://www.myerscough.ac.uk/?page=course-search&action=factsheet&reference=10DHCVNMYP01P&query=&html-title=Diploma+of+Higher+Education+Clinical+Veterinary+Nursing

Myerscough dont do entry exams, but they do require you to write a 1000 word essay on application and then you have to go for an interview.

Myerscoughs study weekends are 3 a year rather than harper adams 1 a month which will cut down on the cost a bit due to accomodation etc.

I don't think you can do it module by module at Myerscough due to their structuring of the course, but you can always give them a ring to find out exact details

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Thankyou Steph, i did look at this course but discounted it for some reason, i cant remember why though. It is definately an option.

When are you due to start??? I might apply to both and see how i get on............

Re: How much and how long is the Dip AVN???

Nicola Smith — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 13:33:38 GMT

If you want anymore info please ask or pm me.

Re: How much and how long is the Dip AVN???

Steph Worsley — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 13:31:02 GMT

Hey

I am just in the process of applying to myerscough to do this, I haven't got the fees on me at the moment as they are at home and i'm at work but I will post later about them

All in All they class it as 3 years (2 years to do the clinical nursing part of it and then the dissertation to top up to the dip AVN is done in year three) then you can top up to the BSc as well

http://www.myerscough.ac.uk/?page=course-search&action=factsheet&reference=10DHCVNMYP01P&query=&html-title=Diploma+of+Higher+Education+Clinical+Veterinary+Nursing

Myerscough dont do entry exams, but they do require you to write a 1000 word essay on application and then you have to go for an interview.

Myerscoughs study weekends are 3 a year rather than harper adams 1 a month which will cut down on the cost a bit due to accomodation etc.

I don't think you can do it module by module at Myerscough due to their structuring of the course, but you can always give them a ring to find out exact details

Re: How much and how long is the Dip AVN???

Tracey Louise — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 13:12:32 GMT

Thats great thankyou very much Nick.

Its a bit more expensive than i thought but hopefully i can use som of my cpd buget to pay for it.

Another question.....How many hours cpd is each module worth?

Re: How much and how long is the Dip AVN???

Nick Shackleton — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 11:59:17 GMT

I did the old style diploma and yes there is quite a bit of work involved. The ones offered by HA and Myerscough are better set out with more support from tutors etc...

I know a few ppl on here are undertaking the Harper Adams Diploma so they will be able to answer

here is the info sheet I got sent when I looked into doing the BSc (they sent me Diploma info too)

www.vetnurse.co.uk/.../4834.Diploma-in-Advanced-Veterinary-Nursing-handout.doc