Course Finder

How to Apply

To apply for a course at EDC, use our course finder to find the perfect one for you! You can view all of our available courses below, or use our filtering system to search by location, age, subject area and more.

Just give the course you’re interested in a click, find the apply button, and submit your application when you’re ready.

Young woman inspecting a puppy's ears on a vet's table.

Level 2 Diploma Veterinary Care Assistants 2025-26

Fancy a career as a veterinary nurse? This course combines together study at our Houghall campus with an extended placement in a veterinary surgery.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Adult Learner
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    Full Time
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    Vocational
A woman putting a green bandage on a chocolate Labrador whilst another woman holds the dog.

Level 3 Diploma Veterinary Nursing (Small Animals) 2025-26

Further your veterinary nursing qualification with this Level 3 programme. Upon completion, you'll be able to apply for professional registration as a Registered Veterinary Nurse.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Full Time
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    Vocational
Female zookeeper feeding giraffes.

Level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Animal Science) 2025-26

Whether you want to work as a zookeeper, animal care technician, veterinary nurse, kennel work or more, you can make it happen by unlocking your path to university with this Access to Higher Education course!
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    2025-2026
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Higher Education
Veterinarian and nurse using a stethoscope on a golden labrador.

Level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Veterinary Science) 2025-26

Unlock your path to a future career in veterinary science or other animal-related degrees with this part-time course at our Houghall campus in Durham!
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    2025-2026
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Higher Education