DN300 · Level 8 · 5 years

Veterinary Medicine Undergraduate Entry

University College Dublin (NUI) · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

589

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About this course

UCD's Veterinary Medicine degree is the only course in Ireland that qualifies you to work as a vet here. It is accredited by the Veterinary Council of Ireland, EAEVE and the AVMA, and applicants must show at least 60 hours of animal handling experience.

How long
5 years
What you study
Years 1 and 2 cover normal animal structure and function, husbandry, welfare and animal handling, with some practicals at UCD Lyons Farm. Years 3 and 4 move on to pathobiology, medicine, surgery, herd health and veterinary public health. Final year is clinical rotations in the UCD Veterinary Hospital plus electives.
Placement and abroad
Students complete 36 weeks of work placements (extramural studies), and many do part of this abroad.
Where it can lead
Graduates work in small animal, farm, equine or mixed practice, and also in public health, research, conservation and wildlife protection.
Who it suits
Suits students who love animals, are strong at science and can handle long hours and hands-on practical work, including animal-derived material in class.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

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

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026589Published after the final round
2025 590589601
2024 589589602
2023 589589607

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: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Chemistry: Higher H5 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 University College Dublin (NUI) website ↗

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