Veterinary Nursing degrees

The best aspects of my Uni experience is expanding my network and meeting new people. There are so many opportunities and chances to go to events where you can really put yourself out there in the best way possible and meet some really interesting people! The worst aspects of my uni experience would most likely be waking up early in the mornings to get to my 9am seminars on time. But once im there, its not so bad and there are others in my seminar group that are in the same situation as me and can relate so at least im not waking up at 7am on my own!

I'm currently studying BSc animal behaviour and welfare at Myerscough, the campus is lovely and the lecturers are all really understanding and helpful. The only downfalls are that the location isn't close to the town centre so it can be difficult to get to shops if you don't drive (there are buses though).

Couldn’t be happier to have picked SRUC for veterinary nursing! It’s very practical based and really hands on which I love a lot. The lecturers are lovely and in our online (for now) lectures they make sure to try and keep us engaged and give us breaks as they know online learning can be a bit difficult and most of all they try to make it fun! If you’re looking to do veterinary nursing in Scotland I’d definitely recommend SRUC - you might be a bit hesitant at first since it’s out in the countryside and not a city but it’s definitely worth it for the practical learning than you receive on farm etc.

Writtle university has pleasantly surprised me. I’ve made friends for life and socially it’s been great so far for nights outs in chelmsford and sometimes on campus. The lecturers are kind and supportive, which has made my course enjoyable so far. Writtle is a small and friendly campus, and everybody becomes quite close, it’s so nice to always have others looking out for you. All 3 years socialise too which is something you don’t get at other unis. Accommodation isn’t the best but you’ll find it’s the same for most equine/vet phys/ animal based universities in the UK.

The campus is in a good place however the parking facilities could be improved, there have been many occasions where myself or others have had to park outside campus due to the carpark being full which can sometimes cause us to be late for lectures/seminars.

A great location to study for both people with an agricultural background or without, the university offers a great veterinary nursing course that focuses on the theoretical as well as the practical parts immensely. Although the university still has some progress to be made within their Student's Union, it is an opportunity for students to let their voices be heard and make a change for the better.

For a country and land based college the facilities are very good. Lecture theatres and library modernised and fit for purpose. Clean, well ran and well kept indoor and outdoor areas. Plenty of car parking spaces for day students. Has it's own zoo, farm and kennels, perfect for animal sector students. Study pods can be booked for meetings and studying. Set on the edge of a town, close to amenities but still in the country not rural. The right lecturers really put a lot of effort into supporting and getting to know students but this isn't consistent across all lecturers. Always student events going on on campus but nightlife in the town is there but nothing amazing.

While things have been difficult undertaking our clinical year during covid the staff have been very accommodating and have worked hard to still deliver as good of an experience as possible, so I am very grateful. I can imagine that when things return to normal it will be a first class experience.