MT781 · Level 7 · 3 years

Animal Bioscience

Munster Technological University - Kerry · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

301

Up 23 points since 2023 (278).

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About this course

A Level 7 science degree about animal health, disease and diagnosis, taught by life scientists and vets. It covers farm animals and pets.

How long
3 years
What you study
First year includes animal and plant biology, animal behaviour and welfare, animal production systems, veterinary anatomy, chemistry, physics and maths. You work hands-on with animals throughout and learn to handle them and do health checks. Later years cover veterinary pharmaceuticals and lab diagnostics.
Placement and abroad
There is a dedicated work placement in Year 3.
Where it can lead
Graduates work as animal health researchers, herd health advisors, animal nutritionists, diagnostic lab officers, vaccine developers or civil servants. They can progress to year 4 of the BSc (Honours) in Veterinary Bioscience.
Who it suits
Suits students who love animals and science and enjoy practical, hands-on learning.

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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

2023278202427520252712026301

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026301Published after the final round
2025 271271368
2024 275275443
2023 278278418

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

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

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