Veterinary Medicine, MVB (Hons) 60 months Undergraduate Programme By University College Dublin |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

60 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

35,225 EURTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Veterinary ScienceMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Veterinary Science

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

This course will educate you to the best international standards in veterinary medicine and is accredited nationally by the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI), by the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE) and is one of only 6 veterinary schools in Europe currently accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). 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.
The study of Veterinary Medicine necessitates using animal-derived material in some classes. Any animal tissue used in classes is ethically sourced in full compliance with the university’s ethical review body. Anyone who objects unreservedly to the use of animal material in teaching should not enter the veterinary medicine course.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Veterinary Science

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

This course will educate you to the best international standards in veterinary medicine and is accredited nationally by the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI), by the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE) and is one of only 6 veterinary schools in Europe currently accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). 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.
The study of Veterinary Medicine necessitates using animal-derived material in some classes. Any animal tissue used in classes is ethically sourced in full compliance with the university’s ethical review body. Anyone who objects unreservedly to the use of animal material in teaching should not enter the veterinary medicine course.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
1400+
31+
90+
176+
3.8+
24+
Undergraduate students applying through the CAO system will be required to demonstrate that they have acquired at least 15 hours practical experience relevant to animal handling. For full details and to complete your records of experience please visit: www.ucd.ie/registry/admissions/vet.html. Students who have previously been unsuccessful in any Veterinary Medicine programme (i.e. have not met academic or other requirements within the programme) will only be considered for admission to Veterinary Medicine in UCD on a case-by-case appeal basis, to be considered by the relevant Programme Board. Biology at Leaving Certificate is not required but it is strongly recommended.

5 Years
Sep

Domestic
10,004 EUR
International
35,225 EUR

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