170 Veterinary Medicine MVB (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) CAO Code DN300
Entry Requirements Irish1, English, A third language, Mathematics, Chemistry2, One other recognised subject.
Leaving Certificate Passes in six subjects including those shown above, of which two must be minimum HC3.
Average CAO Points 2010 570 Minimum CAO Points 2010 555
A-Level/GCSE Passes (GCSE Grade C or above) in six recognised subjects including those above, of which two must be minimum Grade C or above at A-Level.
Guideline Equivalent Average A-Level Grades A*A*AA or equivalent combination
Guideline Equivalent Minimum A-Level Grades A*AAA or equivalent combination
Average Intake 68 Length of Programme 5 Years
Progression Entry Routes FETAC Entry Route — None IT Transfer Route — None
1 A-Level candidates are usually exempt from the Irish Language Requirement.
2 A Minimum Grade HC3 in Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
Please note: Biology at Leaving Certificate is not required but it is strongly recommended.
achieve the highest international standards in veterinary medicine education.
gain the skills and knowledge for careers in professional work, research and public service.
Why is this course for me? Tis programme will educate you to the best international standards in veterinary medi- cine. To work as a vet in the Republic of Ireland you must have a degree in Veterinary Medicine that is registered by the Veterinary Council of Ireland. UCD’s Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (MVB) is Ireland’s only such degree. Te veterinary profession is concerned with
the promotion of the health and welfare of animals of special importance to society. Tis involves the care of healthy and sick animals, the prevention, recognition, control and treat- ment of their diseases and of diseases transmit- ted from animals to man, and the welfare and productivity of livestock.
What will I study? Tis programme will prepare you for entry into any branch of the profession, with specific hands-on work and clinical cases in fifth year. Te course structure is:
First & Second Year Normal Animal Structure & Function • Animal Husbandry & Welfare • Animal Handling & Animal Experience
Third & Fourth Year Pathobiological Sciences • Medicine • Surgery • Terapeutics • Herd Health • Epidemiology • Veterinary Public Health
Other programmes of interest
Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences
Medicine Animal Science Agricultural Science
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Further information
Mr John Buckley UCD Veterinary Medicine Programme Office Veterinary Sciences Centre Belfield, Dublin 4
Fifth Year Clinical rotations in the UCD Veterinary Hospital (see ‘Year 5’ in model opposite) • Elective Studies • Clinical Experience
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities You can work in mixed, small animal, farm animal or equine practice. You may also obtain further specialist clinical qualifications. Beyond clinical practice, veterinarians play an impor- tant role in the protection of public health, in research into diseases of animals and man, and in other areas such as conservation and wildlife protection. While most graduates work in clini- cal practice, increasing numbers pursue research in public service or private sector research. Tis reflects the important role of the veterinarian in
www.ucd.ie/myucd/vetmed vetprogrammes@ucd.ie
Equine Surgery at UCD Veterinary Hospital
animal health control and consumer protection. At present there is almost complete employment for veterinary graduates.
International Study Opportunities Many students choose to obtain part of their extramural experience abroad, in veterinary hospitals or other veterinary schools. Te high standing and international recognition of Veterinary Medicine at UCD ensures that they are readily accepted for such placements.
Dr Florent
David LECTURER
Dr Florent David is part of the UCD equine team as Lecturer in Large Animal Surgery. He previously worked as a veterinarian in France and as a clinical instructor in equine surgery, emergency and lame- ness at the Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital of the
University of Montreal. He was awarded a specialty in Equine Surgery by the American and European College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2007. His research interests are focused on regeneration of connective tissues using stem cell therapy in horses, and he is currently involved in several international collaborative research projects. Dr Florent David, DVM, IPSAV, DES, MSc, Dipl ACVS, Dipl ECVS
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