UCD Veterinary Medicine
“The depth of knowledge that is available to us from lecturers that come from both veterinary medicine and veterinary nursing backgrounds is amazing. The lecturers are extremely approachable and they will go out of their way to make sure a student understands any area they may be having difficulty with. The experience that I have gained from the practical side of the course has been invaluable to me. The veterinary practice where I completed my placement taught me so much and I really gained an understanding of the roles and the responsibilities that a veterinary nurse has. The combination of the lecturers, class mates and practical learning has greatly increased my confidence and I cannot wait for the day that I become a registered veterinary nurse.”
Ciaran Lloyd Student CAO Code DN310
Why is this course for me? In response to the recognition and registration of veterinary nursing as a profession in Ireland, UCD developed and implemented a full-time, four-year honours BSc Veterinary Nursing degree programme in 2009. The degree provides the graduate with not only a sound academic foundation but also the practical skills and competencies with which to build a solid career as a professional veterinary nurse.
What will I study?
First & Second Year Students receive a high-quality education through lectures, tutorials and practical classes, as well as off-site work experience. The curriculum reflects the demands on the Irish veterinary nurse in practice by incorporating teaching on small animal (including exotics), farm animal and equine nursing.
During the first two years, students spend an average of 30 hours per week attending lectures, tutorials and practicals on all aspects of veterinary nursing, including:
Comparative Veterinary Anatomy & Physiology I & II ¬General Veterinary Nursing & Animal Handling ¬Principles of Animal Behaviour, Nutrition & Welfare ¬ Veterinary Anaesthesia & Therapeutics ¬Reception & Practice Management for Veterinary Nurses ¬ Surgical Nursing
Third & Fourth Year During third year you undertake additional modules and embark on placements within veterinary practices that are committed to veterinary nurse training. During the final year, Veterinary Nursing rotations largely take place 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 and practical examinations, along with continuous assessment during semesters, is used throughout the programme.
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities In addition to the highly skilled role of veterinary nursing in the practice environment, strong demand exists for qualified veterinary nurses in a number of related fields: – Animal nutrition
– Insurance – Pharmaceuticals – Practice management – Animal welfare – Charitable work – Education
You’ll also have the opportunity to pursue graduate studies, thereby actively contributing to academic and research fields both within your profession and in related sciences.
CAO Points Range 2014 460 — 565 Length of Course 4 Years Places 44
Entry Requirements English (Min OC3 in LC or equivalent) ¬ Irish ¬ Mathematics (Min OC3 in LC or equivalent) ¬ One laboratory science subject or Home Economics (Social & Scientific) (Min HC3 in LC or equivalent) ¬ Two other recognised subjects
Leaving Certificate Passes in six subjects including those shown above, of which two must be minimum HC3
A-Level/GCSE See
www.ucd.ie/myucd/alevel
Other EU Applicants See
www.ucd.ie/myucd/eu
Non-EU Applicants See
www.ucd.ie/myucd/noneu
Level 5/6 FETAC Entry Routes Yes, see
www.ucd.ie/myucd/fetac
Level 6/7 Progression Routes None
Mature Entry Route Yes, see page 182
Veterinary Nursing
BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)
Other courses of interest Veterinary Medicine
Animal Science
�174 �163
Ms Trish Scaife UCD Veterinary Medicine School/Programme Office Room 202, Veterinary Sciences Centre, Belfield, Dublin 4
vetprogrammes@ucd.ie +353 1 716 6100
facebook.com/MyUCD
www.ucd.ie/myucd/vetmed 177
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