BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing
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.

Description
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.
Intakes
September Intake 2025 ( Open )
English Test Scores
- DET (Duolingo English test) [ 105 ]