Veterinary Medicine - Undergraduate Entry

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.

To meet minimum entry requirements (matriculation) on the results of the Leaving Certificate, a student must present at least six recognised subjects selected according to course requirements and must obtain at least Grade H5 in two subjects and Grade O6/H7 in the remaining four subjects. Leaving Cert Subject Entry Requirements H5 Chemistry O6/H7 in English, Irish, Mathematics, a third language and one other recognised subject Practical Experience Requirement Undergraduate students applying through the CAO system will be required to demonstrate that they have acquired at least 60 hours practical experience relevant to animal handling between 1st February 2023 to 7th July 2026. For full details and to complete your records of experience please visit: www.ucd.ie/registry/ admissions/vet.html Students who have previously been unsuccessful in any Veterinary Medicine programme (i.e. have not met academic or other requirements within the programme) will only be considered for admission to Veterinary Medicine in UCD on a case-by-case appeal basis, to be considered by the relevant Programme Board. Special Entry Recommendations Biology at Leaving Certificate is not required but it is strongly recommended