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Veterinary Primary Care & Clinical Leadership

MSc/PGDip
Duration
3 years
Start
September 2025
Delivery
Online learning

Our Veterinary Primary Care & Clinical Leadership MSc/PGDip is a part-time, accessible and engaging online course for veterinary primary care professionals working in a clinical environment.

Why study with us

  • We create a collaborative online learning network for veterinary primary care professionals with an emphasis on sharing experience and creating a culture of learning
  • Flexible online delivery where content is released in five week blocks so you can fit studying around existing work and home commitments
  • Designed by veterinary primary care professionals for veterinary primary care professionals
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What you'll do

  • Each module runs over 12 weeks, with two 5 week blocks of online learning material followed by a reading week and portfolio-style assessment
  • Four synchronous online sessions will be delivered per module to support your self-directed study and encourage you to engage with other students
  • You will receive support from academic tutors, personal tutors and professional coaches, to help you to achieve your goals
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Modules

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

Entry requirements

  • British Honours Degree (2:2 class or above) in Veterinary Nursing, Veterinary Medicine or equivalent from an approved institution of higher education
  • Non-standard applicants are welcomed. Recognition of Prior and Work-Based Learning in accordance with University regulations may be available
  • Have sufficient competency in English language (IELTS Level 6.5 or equivalent)

Fees and funding

2025/26
UK
Online part-time£1,050 per 20 credits

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

Select your country to see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.

  • GREAT Scholarship

    In partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, the University of Central Lancashire is offering one scholarship to a student in Mexico applying for one-year postgraduate courses.

    Find out more about GREAT Scholarship

Meet the team

Dr Heather Bacon OBE
Dean of Veterinary Medicine
Dr Heather Cameron-Whytock
Senior Lecturer in Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Dr Hettie Thomas
Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Medicine
Natalie Harrison
Veterinary Education Lecturer
Dr Peter Holland
Director of Veterinary Partnerships
Elizabeth Wilcox-Wood
Veterinary Lecturer Inter-professionalism and partnerships
Dr Louise Dingley
Lecturer in Veterinary Primary Care Education and Leadership

Future careers

The MSc/PGDip in Veterinary Primary Care and Clinical leadership is designed to support key, transferable skills. This will help you whether your goal is to progress in veterinary clinical practice or other areas of the veterinary industry.

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This course is delivered by the School of Veterinary Medicine

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

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