This programme will prepare you for entry into any branch of the profession, with specific hands-on work and clinical cases in fifth year.
During the first four years, students spend an average of 40 hours per week attending lectures, tutorials and practicals, with some practicals taking place at Lyons Research Farm. During the final year, clinical rotations take place mainly in the UCD Veterinary Hospital and can involve early mornings and some late-night work. Students are also expected to undertake independent study.
A combination of end-of-semester written, practical and competency examinations, along with continuous assessment during term, is used throughout the programme.
- Duration:
- 5 Year(s)
- Next Intake:
- 2024/2025 September
- General Entry Requirements (A-Level)
A*A*A / A*AAB /
A*A*B + A AS Level
- Subject Requirements (Mathematics)
GCSE C / AS Level D / A Level E
IB SL 4 / HL 3
- Subject Requirements (Laboratory Science)
Chemistry A Level C
IB HL 5
- General Entry Requirements (IB)
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- Country Specific Entry Requirements:
- Visit the UCD Global Undergraduate Entry Requirements webpage.
Curricular information is subject to change.
This programme will educate you to the best international standards in veterinary medicine. To work as a vet in the Republic of Ireland you must have a degree in Veterinary Medicine, which is registered by the Veterinary Council of Ireland. UCD’s Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (MVB) is Ireland’s only such degree. The veterinary profession is concerned with the promotion of the health and welfare of animals of special importance to society. This involves the care of healthy and sick animals, the prevention, recognition, control and treatment of their diseases and of diseases transmitted from animals to man, and the welfare and productivity of livestock.
About this Course
Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.
Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.
Many students choose to obtain part of their extramural experience abroad, in veterinary hospitals or other veterinary schools. The high standing and international recognition of Veterinary Medicine at UCD ensures that they are readily accepted for such placements.
During your four-week elective period of Stage 5, you may engage in elective projects at veterinary or research laboratories in other institutions in the USA. You can also become involved in wildlife conservation projects around the world.
Non-EU Undergraduate Fee information can be found here.
Note: Applicants must normally have at least 60 hours practical experience relevant to animal handling. This must include experience with at least two of the following four animal categories: Pets, Horses, Farm Animals, Wildlife/Zoos.
The following entry route(s) are available:
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