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BSc Veterinary Nursing

BSc Veterinary Nursing

Undergraduate (Level 8 NFQ , Credits 240 )
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.
For more information regarding this course, please click School of Veterinary Medicine

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For EU students, please apply via MyUCD. The following entry route(s) are available:
Description ENTRY Duration Application Opening Date APPURL
BSc Veterinary Nursing(VTS2)Undergraduate Degree (Non EU) Entry in
Sep 2024
Full Time - 4 Year(s) Apply from -
Oct 2023
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BSc Veterinary NursingVTS2
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
  • Pet Insurance
  • Pharmaceutical Industry
  • Practice Management
  • Animal Welfare
  • Charitable Work
  • Education

    You will also have the opportunity to pursue graduate studies, thereby actively contributing to academic and research fields both within your profession and in related sciences.