Overview

Key facts

Graduates of the Veterinary Nursing course from Dundalk Institute of Technology will acquire knowledge of and skills of a wide range of topics. These include, but are not limited to, anatomy and physiology of domestic animals, fluid therapy, medical and surgical nursing care, laboratory testing, veterinary diagnostics and therapeutics, office management and client communication.

All relevant practical competencies will be covered in relation to dogs, cats, horses, farm animals and exotic species. Students spend a residential week in Teagasc Ballyhaise, Cavan, in the spring of first year to gain practical experience with farm animals.

Career

Graduates from this course will mainly find employment in large animal, companion animal, equine and mixed veterinary clinics and hospitals. Opportunities also exist in animal welfare facilities, veterinary product businesses and the wider animal care industries.

Some examples of the diverse range of roles beyond veterinary practice occupied by graduates of this course include pet insurance, clinical nutrition, farm advisory services, horse racing regulation, Bord Bia auditor and Local Authority animal welfare officer.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Anatomy and Physiology

Cellular Biology

Mathematics and Computer Applications

Microbiology

Animal Husbandry

Client Care and Relationship Marketing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dundalk, Ireland

Disciplines

Veterinary Medicine Nursing View 10 other Bachelors in Veterinary Medicine in Ireland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission requirements:

Completed application form

Academic transcripts

IELTS (or equivalent) transcripts

Passport copy

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

10950 EUR / year

≈ 10950 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

819 EUR / year

≈ 819 EUR / year

Living costs

Dundalk

Ireland

650 - 1000 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

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Funding

Scholarships Information

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