UCD Graduate Certificate in Dairy Herd Health

Applications are currently being taken for the next cycle of the Graduate Certificate in Dairy Herd Health beginning in August 2020. This 18-month online course draws on the experience gained by the UCD Dairy Herd Health Group in investigating many herd problems throughout Ireland. The programme will consist of modules in herd health skills, dairy herd fertility, nutrition and production disease, milk quality and mastitis, calf health and heifer rearing, and bio-secure/infectious diseases. 

How will students benefit from the UCD Graduate Certificate in Dairy Herd Health programme?
Students on the programme will learn about the latest scientific research on Dairy Herd Health and will have exposure to the wide range of experience of the UCD Dairy Herd Health Group. Students will also have access to the full electronic database of UCD Library which contains thousands of relevant scientific and professional journals to assist with independent learning and the development of a solid foundation in lifelong learning in the area of dairy herd health.

What qualifications do you need in order to apply?

Applicants must possess a degree in veterinary medicine that is registerable with the Veterinary Council of Ireland.

How to apply:

Applications can made at: http://www.ucd.ie/registry/prospectivestudents/admissions/graduateapplicants/applying/

Closing date for applications: 15 June 2020

For further information please e-mail: (opens in a new window)dairy.cert@ucd.ie