MVB (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) Veterinary Medicine

University College Dublin

This course will educate you to the best international standards in veterinary medicine and is accredited nationally by the Veterinary Council of Ireland VCI, by the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education EAEVE and is one of only 6 veterinary schools in Europe currently accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association AVMA. The veterinary profession is concerned with the promotion of the health and welfare of animals of special importance to society. This involves the care of healthy and sick animals, the prevention, recognition, control and treatment of their diseases and of diseases transmitted from animals to man, and the welfare and productivity of livestock.The study of Veterinary Medicine necessitates using animal-derived material in some classes. Any animal tissue used in classes is ethically sourced in full compliance with the universitys ethical review body. Anyone who objects unreservedly to the use of animal material in teaching should not enter the veterinary medicine course.Length of Course:5 Years