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Small Animal Medicine

GradCert (NFQ Level 9)

This course is available through the following application route(s)

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Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.

Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.

Module Type Module   Trimester Credits
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 0 of:
(Year 1 Core Modules) Select all 3 Core Modules from Year 1
VET40520 Evidence-based and problem-oriented approaches to Small Animal Medicine Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 0 of:
(Year 1 Core Modules) Select all 3 Core Modules from Year 1
VET40510 Advances in Small Animal Medicine 1 Spring  7.5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 0 of:
(Year 1 Core Modules) Select all 3 Core Modules from Year 1
VET40500 Advances in SAM 2 Summer  5
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of:
(Year 2 Core Modules) Select all 2 Core Modules from Year 2
VET40490 Advances in SAM 3 Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of:
(Year 2 Core Modules) Select all 2 Core Modules from Year 2
VET40480 Clinical application of SAM Spring  7.5

GradCert Small Animal Medicine (D075) Part Time
EU          fee per year - € 5280
nonEU    fee per year - € 5280

***Fees are subject to change

Part Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No


General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Small Animal Medicine:

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Small Animal Medicine
Graduate Certificate
Part-Time
Commencing 2024/2025 September
Graduate Taught Apply
* you can change options at the top of the page