Diploma in advanced veterinary nursing

Re: Diploma in advanced veterinary nursing

VickyC. — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 14:02:19 GMT

Hi Sarah,

Are you enrolled for the january intake? I have my interview at Harper Adams on friday. I too am interested in the flexibility that their diploma offers.

Vicky

Re: Diploma in advanced veterinary nursing

Nicola Smith — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:33:14 GMT

You just pay per module so doesnt cost anymore no matter how long it takes you to complete, worth contacting them though as not sure whats happening with the tuition fees rise, maybe different from Sept next year? Best to speak to Susan Howarth she is my main point of contact there.

Re: Diploma in advanced veterinary nursing

sally whitehead — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 08:55:54 GMT

Sounds like your on a mission, good on you!! How does it work if you choose to just do it module by module and does it end up making it more expensive?

Also do you have a contact for anyone i could speak to at harper?

xxx

Re: Diploma in advanced veterinary nursing

johannapage — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:48:17 GMT

also meant to say its going to cost e about £4200 to do it i think....

Re: Diploma in advanced veterinary nursing

johannapage — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:47:43 GMT

im doing mine at Harper at the moment as well (sure people here ar ein my classes!!)

with Harper its possible to do it totally online and if you have time/money (fuel) you can go up on weekends every few months for lectures.

Only assignments are the ones for the modules and you can do 1 or more modules at a time. Exam dates you have a choice of 2 so can be really flexible! Can take as long as you want but possible to do it in 2 years which is my aim! Ive just passed my first three modules and half way through my medical module and law module and aim to do diagnostic imaging and surgical nursing in January!

Re: Diploma in advanced veterinary nursing

sally whitehead — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:25:44 GMT

How much more flexible are they.... how will you be doing it, still study weekends/online lectures? Are you having to pay yourself? If so do you know much about the costs? Harper is a long way from me but just want to get what'll suit me best.

Thank you so much for all your replies it's really helping, I've tried to ring myerscough today but to no avail yet.

Re: Diploma in advanced veterinary nursing

sally whitehead — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:22:01 GMT

And what is there in the way of exams/practical etc. What are you planning to do with it when you complete?

Re: Diploma in advanced veterinary nursing

Sarah Bolton — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:05:07 GMT

I'm looking at doing mine with Harper Adams as they are a little more flexible with how long I have to do the course. It doesnt need to be completed over the 2 years and with me working a 50 hour week I need that flexibility. I am looking forward to it.

Re: Diploma in advanced veterinary nursing

Claire Cameron — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:33:40 GMT

My work are paying so I'm not sure the exact figures but if you ask Myerscough they'll be able to give you a breakdown of costs.

I'm enjoying it. It's very labour/time intensive. I work a minimum of a 40 hour week and study 20 hours outside of work. I have two assignments ongoing and get 3 more when I go for a study weekend at the end of November.

I feel challenged, and although it's hard work I'm pleased I've chosen to do it

Re: Diploma in advanced veterinary nursing

sally whitehead — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:39:28 GMT

Thats really helpful thank you, If you don't mind me asking what did you work it out to be costing wise and how are you finding it?

Thanks for your reply x

Re: Diploma in advanced veterinary nursing

Claire Cameron — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:13:53 GMT

Hi Sally

I'm studying this at Myerscough. I'm in my first year (started Sept 2011)

You have to complete the DipHECVN which takes 2 years then you can top up to the DipAVN which is a 6 month module to allow you to obtain your blue badge.

There are study weekends to attend at Myerscough at the study is online based so your lectures are released every Monday

Hope that helps

Claire