What is the duration & mode of study for these programmes?
These programmes are all offered through a blended learning approach, where most of the study time will be at a distance and independent. As discussed all programmes are broken down into Modules to assist this mode of learning. The modules offered do run through a set timetable each year, and students are encouraged to follow this as closely as possible so that study days & residential slots can be fully utilised. However, we do understand the extra commitment involved, so some modules will run parallel and be repeated to allow maximum flexibility. The normal timetable would be as follows:
January
to
July
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Modules Offered:
Animals & Public Health
Veterinary Medicines & Wound Care
Companion Animal Health Care
Equine Health Care
Professional Practice for Veterinary Pharmacists (2nd year PgD only)
Research Project (3rd year MSc only)
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Practical Experience Period:
A - (6 month duration)
C - (months 1-6 of 12 month duration)
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July
to
December
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Modules Offered:
Animals & Public Health
Veterinary Medicines & Wound Care
Farm Animal Health Care
Professional Practice for Veterinary Pharmacists (2nd year PgD only)
Research Project (3rd year MSc only)
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Practical Experience Period:
B - (6 month duration)
C - (months 7-12 of 12 month duration)
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Therefore, if taken in order of the timetable you can expect the following duration for each programme
- Professional Certificate in Companion Animal & Equine Health Care 6 month duration
- Professional Certificate in Large Animal Health Care 6 month duration
- HAUC University College Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy (UCDip) 12 month duration
- HAUC Postgraduate Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy (PgD) 24 month duration
- HAUC Masters in Veterinary Pharmacy (MSc) 6 month duration
In terms of time commitment, this would depend on your chosen route and your target date for completion, however, as a guide each module does represent a notional learning time of between 100-300 hours. This is achieved through direct contact (e.g. the study periods in January and July) and independent study (including assignment preparation). Please note that this notional learning time will include a representation of previous experience.
What are the Entry Requirements?
The programmes are offered at different levels of study, therefore for each HAUC award there is a different entry requirement. They are:
UCDip Veterinary Pharmacy
Candidates should have at least five GCSEs at grade C or above or equivalent. These should normally include English, Mathematics and a Science or their equivalent. Candidates should also be able to provide evidence of a sufficient standard of core educational skills to benefit from, and succeed in higher education and substantial industrial and professional experience and responsibility or an NVQ at Level FE2, 3 or 4 as appropriate.
For candidates with no higher education qualifications, such experiences should normally be of 5 years of more.
PgD/MSc Veterinary Pharmacy
For admission to the University College PgD / MSc Veterinary Pharmacy, candidates would be expected to have obtained a minimum of an upper second class degree in either Pharmacy or a related animal science subject.
Applications may also be considered from candidates with a lower second class honours degree, Foundation Degree or good HND (together with related industrial or professional experience of at least two years) or a Graduate Diploma/Graduate Certificate or equivalent. For all applicants, evidence of previous qualifications is required. However, all are judged on their individual merits. Non-graduates with significant work experience are also invited to apply. Where a candidate’s honours degree (or equivalent) was not assessed in English, their English language skills will, typically, be evaluated by interview and/or through demonstration of IELTS scores of 6.5 or above (or equivalent).
Module
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A Selection of Indicative Content
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Assessment
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Animals & Public Health
(A principle module that forms the foundation of all programmes offered)
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Pet health care overview and related public health issues
Role of DEFRA, VMD (inc. Suspected adverse reaction reporting (SARs))
Zoonoses, monitoring and recording, prevention and inter-professional communication
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For Professional Certs/UCDip:
Coursework
Animals & Public Health Workbook
For PgD/MSc:
All the above for submission in year 1plus a presentation & report for submission in year 2.
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Veterinary Medicines & Wound Care
(A principle module that forms the foundation of all programmes offered)
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Legislation & presentation of veterinary medicines
Dispensing veterinary prescriptions
Quality & formulation of veterinary medicines
Veterinary medicines & feed additives
Vaccines & wound care
Veterinary Instrument
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For Professional Certs/UCDip:
Coursework
Written Exam
Veterinary Medicines & Wound Care Workbook
For PgD/MSc:
All the above for submission in year 1 plus Coursework & written exam for submission in year 2.
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Companion Animal Health Care
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Nutrion & health care
Ecto- and endo- parasitic control
Infectious diseases of cats & dogs & vaccines
Racing & show pigeon health care
Management of veterinary wounds in small animals
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For Professional Certs/UCDip:
Written Exam
Companion Animal HealthCare Workbook
For PgD/MSc:
All the above for submission in year 1 plus Coursework & written exam for submission in year 2.
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Equine Health Care
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Nutrition
Equine Management
Ecto- and endo- parasitic control
Other common equine conditions
Diseases controlled by vaccines
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For Professional Certs/UCDip:
Coursework
Written Exam
For PgD/MSc:
All the above for submission in year 1 plus Coursework & written exam for submission in year 2.
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Farm Animal
Health Care
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Zoonoses associated with large animals
Ecto- and endo- parasitic control in farm animals
Notifiable & infectious diseases
Nutrition, metabolic & deficiency diseases
Bees & the health hive
Dairy hygene, mastitis & biosecurity
Review of UK farming & farm health plans
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For Professional Certs/UCDip:
Coursework
Written Exam
Farm Animal Health Care Workbook
For PgD/MSc:
All the above for submission in year 1 plus Coursework & written exam for submission in year 2.
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Professional Practice
for
Veterinary Pharmacists
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Other animal healthcare professionals & communication
Law, Health and Safety
Treatment of animals and the Law:
Business skills
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For Professional Certs/UCDip:
N/A
For PgD/MSc:
Case Study Report & Business Plan Portfolio
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Research Project
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Information sources
Project Management
Research Design
Data Analysis
Interpretation
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For Professional Certs/UCDip:
N/A
For PgD:
N/A
MSc:
Research Project/Dissertation
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What are the course fees & associated costs?
The course fees are listed below for the 2011 intake and include teaching, learning & assessment (TLA). Lunches, refreshments & any overnight accommodation are not included and charged separately.
Programme |
Award |
Total HAUC Credits
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COST |
UK & EU
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OVERSEAS |
Professional Certificate in Companion Animal & Equine Health Care |
RPSGB Professional Certification |
40 @ Level 5 |
£1360 |
£1360 |
Professional Certificate in Large Animal Health Care |
RPSGB Professional Certification |
40 @ Level 5 |
£1360 |
£1360 |
University College Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy |
Harper Adams UCDip |
60 @ Level 5 |
£2040 |
£2040 |
Postgraduate Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy |
Harper Adams PgD |
120 @ Level 7 |
£3740 |
£7150 |
Masters in Veterinary Pharmacy |
Harper Adams MSc |
180 @ Level 7 |
£4600 |
£9785 |
I have previously studied the VPEP and achieved a Professional Certificate/Diploma - what options do I have going forward now that you are in collaboration with Harper Adams University College?
The Professional Certificate and Diploma is still currently recognised by the RPSGB, however if you would like to gain a Higher Education(HE) accreditation in recognition of your previous studies, you will have the option to top-up/convert your professional achievement to a HE recognised qualification. In order to do this, you would have to show evidence of your prior learning & also successfully complete any remaining modules. Detailed below is a list of the current programmes available, fees, and availability dates.
Programme |
Award |
Total HAUC Credits
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Available from |
Available to |
COST |
UK & EU
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OVERSEAS |
RPSGB Professional Certificate top-up to UCDip Veterinary Pharmacy |
Harper Adams UCDip |
60 @ Level 5 |
Feb 2011 |
Dec 2013 |
£810 |
£810 |
RPSGB Professional Diploma conversion to PgD Veterinary Pharmacy |
Harper Adams PgD |
120 @ Level 7 |
Feb 2011 |
Dec 2013 |
Available on request |
RPSGB Professional Diploma conversion to MSc Veterinary Pharmacy |
Harper Adams MSc |
180 @ Level 7 |
Feb 2011 |
Dec 2013 |
Available on request |
NB: Normal HAUC fees will apply for reassessment or restudy of any assessment, these are available on request.
What are the key dates for 2011?
1. Professional Certificate in Companion Animal & Equine Health Care
Face-to-Face Sessions:
w/c 17th January 2011 (approx. 3 days) - Study period at Harper Adams University College(HAUC), Shropshire covering modules - Animals & Public Health, Veterinary Medicines & Wound Care, Companion Animal Health Care and Equine Health Care.
Summative Assessment:
23rd February 2011 - Animals & Public Health - Submit Coursework
30th March 2011 - Veterinary Medicines & Wound Care - Submit Coursework
27th April 2011 - Equine Health Care - Submit Coursework
25th May 2011 - Animals & Public Health, Equine Health Care & Companion Animal Health Care - Submit Workbooks
27th June 2011 - Veterinary Medicines & Wound Care, Equine Health Care & Companion Animal Health Care - Written Exam & PEP Viva Voce @ HAUC
July 2011 - overall results
2. Professional Certificate in Large Animal Health Care
Face-to-Face Sessions:
w/c 18th July 2011 (approx 7 days) Study period at Harper Adams University College(HAUC), Shropshire covering modules Animals & Public Health, Veterinary Medicines & Wound Care and Farm Animal Health Care.
Summative Assessment:
31st August 2011 Animals & Public Health - Submit Coursework
28th September 2011 Veterinary Medicines & Wound Care - Submit Coursework
26th October 2011 - Farm Animal Health Care - Submit Coursework
30th November 2011 Farm Animal Health Care & Veterinary Medicines & Wound Care Submit Workbooks
19th December 2011 Farm Animal Health Care & Veterinary Medicines & Wound Care Written Exam & PEP Viva Voce @HAUC
January 2012 - overall results
3. University College Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy
Face-to-Face Sessions:
w/c 17th January 2011 (approx. 3 days) - Study period at Harper Adams University College(HAUC), Shropshire covering modules - Animals & Public Health, Veterinary Medicines & Wound Care, Companion Animal Health Care and Equine Health Care.
w/c 18th July 2011 (approx 7 days) Study period at Harper Adams University College(HAUC), Shropshire covering modules Animals & Public Health, Veterinary Medicines & Wound Care and Farm Animal Health Care.
Summative Assessment:
23rd February 2011 - Animals & Public Health - Submit Coursework
30th March 2011 - Veterinary Medicines & Wound Care - Submit Coursework
27th April 2011 - Equine Health Care - Submit Coursework
25th May 2011 - Animals & Public Health, Equine Health Care & Companion Animal Health Care - Submit Workbooks
27th June 2011 Veterinary Medicines & Wound Care, Equine Health Care & Companion Animal Health Care - Written Exam & PEP Viva Voce @ HAUC
31st August 2011 Animals & Public Health - Submit Coursework
28th September 2011 Veterinary Medicines & Wound Care - Submit Coursework
26th October 2011 - Farm Animal Health Care - Submit Coursework
30th November 2011 Farm Animal Health Care & Veterinary Medicines & Wound Care Submit Workbooks
19th December 2011 Farm Animal Health Care & Veterinary Medicines & Wound Care Written Exam & PEP Viva Voce @HAUC
January 2012 - overall results
4. Postgraduate Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy
Face-to-Face Sessions:
w/c 17th January 2011 (approx. 3 days) - Study period at Harper Adams University College(HAUC), Shropshire covering modules - Animals & Public Health, Veterinary Medicines & Wound Care, Companion Animal Health Care and Equine Health Care.
w/c 18th July 2011 (approx 7 days) Study period at Harper Adams University College(HAUC), Shropshire covering modules Animals & Public Health, Veterinary Medicines & Wound Care and Farm Animal Health Care.
w/c 16th January 2012 (approx. 3 days) - Study day at Harper Adams University College(HAUC), Shropshire covering modules - Animals & Public Health, Companion Animal Health Care, and Equine Health Care.(if required non compulsory)
w/c 16th 20th July 2012 (approx 7 days)- Residential at Harper Adams University College(HAUC), Shropshire covering modules Veterinary Medicines & Wound Care and Farm Animal Health Care. (if required non compulsory)
Formative Assessment (year 1):
23rd February 2011 - Animals & Public Health - Submit Coursework
30th March 2011 - Veterinary Medicines & Wound Care - Submit Coursework
27th April 2011 - Equine Health Care - Submit Coursework
25th May 2011 - Animals & Public Health, Equine Health Care & Companion Animal Health Care - Submit Workbooks
27th June 2011 Veterinary Medicines & Wound Care, Equine Health Care & Companion Animal Health Care - Written Exam & PEP Viva Voce @ HAUC
31st August 2011 Animals & Public Health - Submit Coursework
28th September 2011 Veterinary Medicines & Wound Care - Submit Coursework
26th October 2011 - Farm Animal Health Care - Submit Coursework
30th November 2011 Farm Animal Health Care & Veterinary Medicines & Wound Care Submit Workbooks
19th December 2011 Farm Animal Health Care & Veterinary Medicines & Wound Care Written Exam & PEP Viva Voce @HAUC
Summative Assessment (year 2):TBC
January 2013 - overall results
5. Masters in Veterinary Pharmacy
Face-to-Face Sessions:
w/c 17th January 2011 (approx. 3 days) - Study period at Harper Adams University College(HAUC), Shropshire covering modules - Animals & Public Health, Veterinary Medicines & Wound Care, Companion Animal Health Care and Equine Health Care.
w/c 18th July 2011 (approx 7 days) Study period at Harper Adams University College(HAUC), Shropshire covering modules Animals & Public Health, Veterinary Medicines & Wound Care and Farm Animal Health Care.
w/c 16th January 2012 (approx. 3 days) - Study day at Harper Adams University College(HAUC), Shropshire covering modules - Animals & Public Health, Companion Animal Health Care, and Equine Health Care.(if required non compulsory)
w/c 16th 20th July 2012 (approx 7 days)- Residential at Harper Adams University College(HAUC), Shropshire covering modules Veterinary Medicines & Wound Care and Farm Animal Health Care. (if required non compulsory)
Formative Assessment (year 1):
23rd February 2011 - Animals & Public Health - Submit Coursework
30th March 2011 - Veterinary Medicines & Wound Care - Submit Coursework
27th April 2011 - Equine Health Care - Submit Coursework
25th May 2011 - Animals & Public Health, Equine Health Care & Companion Animal Health Care - Submit Workbooks
27th June 2011 Veterinary Medicines & Wound Care, Equine Health Care & Companion Animal Health Care - Written Exam & PEP Viva Voce @ HAUC
31st August 2011 Animals & Public Health - Submit Coursework
28th September 2011 Veterinary Medicines & Wound Care - Submit Coursework
26th October 2011 - Farm Animal Health Care - Submit Coursework
30th November 2011 Farm Animal Health Care & Veterinary Medicines & Wound Care Submit Workbooks
19th December 2011 Farm Animal Health Care & Veterinary Medicines & Wound Care Written Exam & PEP Viva Voce @HAUC
Summative Assessment (year 2):TBC
Summative Assessment (year 3):TBC
January 2014 - overall results
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