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Degrees conferred across a range of programmes, reflecting the depth and breadth of veterinary education at UCD. Graduates included:
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Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (MVB)
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Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Nursing (BSc Vet Nursing)
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Graduate Certificate in Dairy Herd Health
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Graduate Diploma in Veterinary Public Health
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Graduate Diploma in Equine Sports Medicine
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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Doctor of Veterinary Medical Specialisation (DVMS)
This important occasion marks not only the culmination of years of hard work and dedication but also the beginning of exciting new journeys for our graduates, whether in clinical practice, research, public service, or further education.
We are incredibly proud of the Class of 2025 and delighted to welcome them into our global community of UCD Vet Med alumni. We extend our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for the future.
A special congratulations to our award winners in 2025, which includes:
- Veterinary Council Awards Freeman Memorial Medal | The medal is awarded each year by the Veterinary Council of Ireland to the graduate who during the course obtained the highest aggregate marks in: animal husbandry, pathology, microbiology, parasitology and pharmacology examinations. Beirne, Kieran Martin
- Veterinary Nursing Graduate of the Year Award | Awarded annually by the Veterinary Council of Ireland to the leading student in final year Veterinary Nursing O’Leary, Eva
- Veterinary Medicine Awards John Hannan Medal | The medal is awarded annually to the student with the highest marks in Veterinary Public Health and Food Hygiene. Beirne, Kieran Martin
- Professor P.A. McGeady Memorial Medal in Veterinary Surgery | The medal is awarded annually to the candidate who obtains the highest grades in Large Animal Veterinary Surgery. McNeill, Cliona
- J.C. Warmington Medal | Awarded to the leading student in Veterinary Epidemiology and Herd Health. This medal is awarded in memory of the late Carl Warmington, a UCD graduate and former Senior Principal Veterinary Officer in Northern Ireland. O’Connor, Liam Duggan
- Veterinary Supplies ICU Medal | Awarded to the student with the highest grades in the ICU rotation and the written clinical interpretative examination O’Connell, Anna Duggan
- Veterinary Nursing Award | Awarded to the student who demonstrated outstanding performance in the area of Veterinary Nursing anaesthesia Hickey, Aoife
- Moredun Foundation Prize | Awarded to the final year student who performs best in the area of farm animal studies. Beirne, Kieran Martin
- Veterinary Ireland Award Veterinary Ireland | Student Medal Awarded to the student with the highest marks overall throughout the course. Mannion, Jack
- Interchem (Ireland) Ltd Prize – Veterinary Medicine | Awarded to the student with the highest marks in small animal medicine. McClay, Katherine
- Interchem (Ireland) Ltd Prize – Veterinary Nursing | Awarded to the student with the highest marks in the literature review. O’Leary, Eva
- Norbrook Prize | Awarded annually to the best student in small animal surgery raising the profile of final Veterinary Medicine students in the area. Mannion, Jack