AU271 · Level 7 · 3 years

Veterinary Nursing

Atlantic Technological University - Donegal · Ulster

2026 Round 1 points

370

Down 18 points since 2023 (388).

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About this course

A three-year Level 7 degree that prepares you to be a veterinary nurse. It is accredited by the Veterinary Council of Ireland and puts a lot of weight on practical skills.

How long
3 years
What you study
You study veterinary nursing of different body systems, surgical and theatre practice, animal husbandry, biological and bioveterinary science, exotic and wildlife nursing, anaesthesia, orthopaedics, clinical nutrition, companion animal behaviour, ethics and practice management.
Placement and abroad
There is a six-week placement in each semester in a veterinary setting; you must find your own placements, and the first is in week 7 of year 1.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work as registered veterinary nurses in private practices, animal welfare organisations and veterinary hospitals, or as animal behaviourists or veterinary pharmaceutical sales specialists.
Who it suits
Suits students who love animals, enjoy science and are happy with hands-on clinical work.

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About Veterinary

Animal healthcare and welfare, veterinary medicine, and nursing

Involves the education and training required to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases and injuries in animals. Veterinary programs focus on the health and welfare of animals, including pets, livestock, wildlife, and exotic species. E.g. Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Nursing, Animal Bioscience.

Points history

2023388202438020254092026370

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026370Published after the final round
2025 409388440
2024 380380419
2023 388388435

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F2
  • Lab Science Subject: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

See the course on the Atlantic Technological University - Donegal website ↗

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