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This programme will deliver excellence in veterinary education by the advancement and communication of knowledge, research and scholarship, and by the provision of the highest quality care for animals. It is aligned with the academic, societal, global and national needs of both veterinary professionals and veterinary scientists. We value and promote a culture of learning for our students which focuses on wellbeing and community. We encourage our students to become autonomous, lifelong learners so that they can develop their knowledge and skills throughout their professional careers. We continuously endeavour to discover innovative ways to improve the quality of our research, education and patient care, underpinned by an evidence-based approach to veterinary medicine. We aim to provide a stimulating, integrated learning environment that will allow students develop Day One Competences and become ethical 21st century veterinary practitioners meeting the highest standards of professional practice guided by our national and international accreditation bodies. Our programme incorporates a range of teaching approaches in addition to didactic teaching such as: blended learning, work-based learning, group work, online learning and hands-on practicals.
UCD Veterinary Medicine School/Programme Office,
Room 202, Veterinary Science Centre,
Belfield,
Dublin 4
Tel: +353 1 716 6101
Email:vetprogrammes@ucd.ie
Web:www.ucd.ie/vetmed
Students must take a minimum of 50 credits of modules from within the Veterinary Medicine Programme.
Elective modules may also be selected from within the School of Veterinary of Medicine or may be chosen from outside the School.
In addition, students will be interviewed regarding their knowledge and experience with farm and companion animals, and may be assigned up to 12 weeks of fieldwork. The successful completion of this experience will be credited (see Stage 2) and is essential for progression into Stage 3.
Students must take a minimum of 75 credits of modules from within the Veterinary Medicine Programme.
Elective module may also be selected from within the School of Veterinary of Medicine or may be chosen from outside the School.
Regarding "Farm and companion animal experience" credits: Students must complete up to 12 weeks farm and companion animal experience, during holiday breaks, in order to obtain basic competencies. The student must complete these requirements to the satisfaction of their supervisor before the student may progress to Stage 3.
There will also be a competency examination at the end of Stage 2. This Extra Mural Studies component has credit allocation of 20 credits, but is GPA neutral.
Students will take on 60 credits in Stage 3.
Students will take on 60 credits in Stage 4.
While all core rotations will run throughout the standard academic year, clinical rotations in University Veterinary Hospital will commence early summer.
During the third, fourth and fifth years of the five year MVB degree, students are required to complete a minimum period of 24 weeks of practical extra-mural experience. The clinical experience must be completed prior to graduation. This extra mural studies component has a credit value of 40 credits and is GPA neutral.
Award | GPA | ||||
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Programme | Module Weightings | Rule Description | Description | ||
BHVET001 | Stage 5 - 70.00% Stage 4 - 30.00% |
Standard Honours Award | First Class Honours | 3.68 |
4.20 |
Second Class Honours, Grade 1 | 3.08 |
3.67 |
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Second Class Honours, Grade 2 | 2.48 |
3.07 |
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Pass | 2.00 |
2.47 |