Veterinary Nursing, BSc (Hons)

UCD Belfield Campus, Dublin, Ireland

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# 42QS Subject Rankings

48 monthsProgram duration

27,720 EURTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Veterinary Science

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

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.
The programme is accredited by the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) and by the European Accreditation body ACOVENE.

Program overview

Main Subject

Veterinary Science

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

IELTS

6.5+

SAT

1200+

ACT

25+

TOEFL

90+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

176+

GPA

3.5+

International Baccalaureate

24+

Program Duration

4 Years

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee
Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

7,574 EUR

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

27,720 EUR

Other Expenses

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Veterinary Nursing, BSc (Hons)

UCD Belfield Campus, Dublin, Ireland

# 42QS Subject Rankings

48 monthsProgram duration

27,720 EURTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

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