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The BSc in Veterinary Nursing aims to produce graduates with excellent professional skills in the field of veterinary nursing. The programme’s mission statement is to serve Ireland and the wider world by training veterinary nurses to the highest standards by developing sound knowledge, understanding and practical skills to work effectively as part of a veterinary team and within allied sectors. The curriculum is designed to provide the graduate with a sound academic foundation on which to build a career in veterinary nursing practice through the development of her/ his intellectual, creative and practical skills. The programme comprises a broad-based programme of education relating to the animal and veterinary sectors. The programme develops students’ critical, scientific, and vocational understanding of the veterinary nursing profession, thus equipping the graduate with a broad range of analytical, therapeutic, and experimental skills. Clinical training links the academic aspects to veterinary nursing practice for companion, exotic, farm, and equine species. The programme will contain the following forms of teaching: lectures,tutorials/ seminars, specialist external speakers, practical classes in & outside the laboratory, literature based research, database/ website/ computer assisted learning, case studies, work placements and creation of a portfolio of practical evidence. As students progress through the programme there will be increasing reliance on student-centred modes of learning, and emphasis placed on the development of critical thinking skills. The importance of lifelong learning to refine and enhance professional abilities is also emphasised.
In addition to the 50 credits of core modules, students must take option or elective modules in the Spring trimester amounting to 10 credits.
In addition to the 50 credits of core modules, students must take option or elective modules amounting to 10 credits.
In addition to the 50 credits of core modules, students must take option or elective modules amounting to 10 credits. Option and/or electives should be taken during the spring trimester to avoid conflicting with placements in the autumn trimester.
Award | GPA | ||||
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Programme | Module Weightings | Rule Description | Description | ||
BHVET002 | Stage 4 - 70.00% Stage 3 - 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 |
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BHVET006 | Stage 4 - 50.00% Stage 3 - 30.00% Stage 2 - 20.00% |
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 |