Do you want to take veterinary nursing into the future, with focus on research and development?
Programme information
The programme gives you a good foundation for postgraduate education and knowledge to sustainably and ethically conduct development work, innovation and work in animal health care today and in the future. The programme is based on relevant scientific, societal and ethical aspects with a clear connection to research and business in animal health and medical care. The studies give you in-depth knowledge in, among other things, animal care in medicine, surgery, anaesthesiology, acute / intensive care, and rehabilitation.
A master's degree in veterinary nursing does not entail the opportunity to apply for Licentiate as a Veterinary Nurse.
Facts and requirements
Name:Master’s programme Veterinary Nursing
Level:Master
Language:English
Programme scope:2.0 year , 120.0 credits
Next start:HT 2025
Tuition Fees:Citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland are required to pay application and tuition fees.
First semester:97500
First semester half time:97500
Total:SEK 390000
Application deadline for international students:2025-01-15
Application deadline for Swedish students:2025-04-15
Study location:Uppsala
Pace of study:Full-time
Teaching form:On-campus
Number of admission places:20
Application code for Swedish students:81133
Application code for international students:81134
Requirements:
General entry requirements: First-cycle (Bachelor’s) qualification, comprising a minimum of 180 credits or equivalent qualification from a foreign higher education institution.
Specific entry requirements: 90 credits of specialised study in one of the following subjects/main fields of study:
• veterinary nursing
• veterinary medicine
In addition, knowledge equivalent to the Swedish upper-secondary school course English 6 is required.
Degree:
Degree awarded on completion of the programme
The Master’s Programme in Veterinary Nursing leads to the general qualification of the Degree of Master (120 credits). Other qualifications may be awarded provided that the requirements for them are fulfilled. See SLU’s system of qualifications.
Students who fulfil the qualification requirements for a degree will be issued a degree certificate upon request. The degree certificate will contain the title, Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) with a major in Veterinary Nursing.
Degree requirements
The Degree of Master of Science with the stated major will be awarded upon successful completion of 120 credits, of which 90 must be from second-cycle courses that meet the following requirements:
• a minimum of 30 credits of courses with specialised study in the main field of study (A1N; A1F); • a minimum of 30 credits from a degree project in the main field of study (Master’s dissertation/A2E).
Additionally, students must have successfully completed a Degree of Bachelor, a professional qualification comprising a minimum of 180 credits, or have an equivalent qualification from abroad.
The Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) may contain a maximum of 30 credits from first-cycle courses, provided these credits were not included in a Degree of Bachelor or its equivalent.
Admission: There are two admission rounds for this Master's programme. The first admission round is open to all international applicants at www.universityadmissions.se. SLU strongly encourage all international students to apply in this first admission round.
Content
The programme provides a broad knowledge in the field, in-depth theoretical and methodological knowledge in animal health and medical care, as well as insight into current research and development work. Skills in working independently and in groups, seeking new and relevant knowledge, expressing oneself in writing and orally are practiced continuously during the program.
The programme put emphasis on the ability to analyse solutions from an ethical, efficiency and sustainability perspective. The education also includes recurring parts of a professional approach with e.g. collaboration within and between professions, as well as communication. The programme ends with an independent work of 30 credits, with the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills in a current issue in the main area. The studies provide good knowledge in scientific theory and a good foundation for postgraduate education.
Welcome to SLU Campus Uppsala
Uppsala, Sweden's fourth-largest city, serves as the hub of SLU's educational activities. Situated just outside the city center, SLU's Uppsala campus offers a spacious, leafy, and picturesque environment. It is a fitting setting for Sweden's only agricultural university and possibly the most research-intensive university. With two universities in Uppsala, students can immerse themselves in a lively, dynamic, and stimulating atmosphere.
Career
Career opportunities include, in addition to an academic career, innovation work and advanced work in veterinary care, medical technology, entrepreneurship, product development and work in government agencies. A master's degree makes it possible to apply for postgraduate studies.
Degree awarded
Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) with a major in Veterinary Nursing.
A master's degree in veterinary nursing does not entail the opportunity to apply for a license as a Veterinary Nurse.
