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Postgraduate study
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graduate
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https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/vet-nurse/?card=studyingonline
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https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/vet-nurse/
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2026-03-24T07:24:22+00:00
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Postgraduate study

Source: https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/vet-nurse/?card=studyingonline Parent: https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/vet-nurse/

Postgraduate taught

Advanced Practice in Veterinary Nursing PgCert: Online distance learning

Studying online

Studying online

Online learning at the University of Glasgow allows you to benefit from the outstanding educational experience that we are renowned for - without having to relocate to our campus.

You do not need to have experience of studying online as you will be guided through how to access and use all of our online resources.

Virtual learning

You will connect with your fellow students and tutors through our virtual learning environment where you will have access to a multitude of learning resources including:

Why not try a taster course in the virtual learning environment and get an insight into how our programmes run and what studying online involves.

A global community

As an online student at the University you will become part of a global community of learners.

Community building and collaborative learning is a key focus of our online delivery and you will be encouraged and supported to interact with your fellow classmates and tutors in a number of ways.

For example, through the discussions areas on our virtual learning environment, by skype, during live seminars and in our virtual campus on Second Life.

Support

Great emphasis is placed on making sure you feel well supported in your learning and that you have good interactions with everyone on the programme.  Support is available in a number of ways and you will find out more about this during orientation.

All you need to participate in our online programmes is a computer and internet access.

Computer requirements for studying online

Broadband internet connection

Internet Browsers

Our online learning platform Moodle is compatible with any standards compliant web browser. This includes:

Desktop:

Mobile:

For the best experience and optimum security, we recommend that you keep your browser up to date.

Javascript needs to be enabled within your browser

Please note: legacy browsers with known compatibility issues with Moodle 3.3 are:

Computer specifications

Mobile device specifications

Other software

Advised hardware / software

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