| Course Name |
Equine Sports Medicine |
| Course Provider |
University College Dublin |
| Course Code |
X578 |
| Course Type |
Postgraduate |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Graduate Certificate |
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National University of Ireland |
None |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Distance, Online |
| Location (Districts) |
Belfield |
| Qualification Letters |
GradCert |
| Application Date |
Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
1 year part-time
Grad Cert Equine Sports Medicine (Jan) PT (X578) |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Financial Support |
Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website. Please note that UCD offers a number of graduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD graduate degree programme. For further information please see International Scholarships. |
| Entry Requirements |
Expand+Applicants are required to have a degree in veterinary medicine.
Applicants will require a computer and Broadband Internet access. To complete the programme applicants must have an intermediate level of IT skills, i.e. be able to browse the intern...
Hide-Applicants are required to have a degree in veterinary medicine.
Applicants will require a computer and Broadband Internet access. To complete the programme applicants must have an intermediate level of IT skills, i.e. be able to browse the internet, download files, utilise email effectively, complete online forms, and use desktop editing software such as MS Excel and Word. While an extensive induction programme to online learning will be provided, applicants whose IT skills do not meet an intermediate standard are advised to undertake beginners IT training before commencing the programme.
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| Comment |
Who should apply?
Part Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No
The Graduate Certificate in Equine Sports Medicine is an online, distance-education, postgraduate programme. It is suitable for veterinary surgeons already in equine practice or who wish to pursue a career in equine sports medicine. |
| Course Content |
Expand+Grad Cert Equine Sports Medicine will explore recent developments on key subjects specific to athletic performance including genetics, exercise physiology, adaptation of the body systems to athletic training, evaluation of poor performance and the tr...
Hide-Grad Cert Equine Sports Medicine will explore recent developments on key subjects specific to athletic performance including genetics, exercise physiology, adaptation of the body systems to athletic training, evaluation of poor performance and the treatment of diseases and injuries that impact on athletic performance.
Study online at a time and place that is flexible
Join an online community to exchange knowledge and ideas
Develop skills and knowledge that enhance the management and treatment of sport horses
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| Subjects Taught |
Core:
Evaluation of Poor Performance
VET40390
Genetics and Exercise Physiology
VET40400
Pathology and Clinic Path
VET40410
Adaptation to training
VET40420
Optional:
Case Reports
VET40370
Dissertation
VET40380 |
| Further Enquiries |
Tel: +353 1 716 4043
Email: graduatestudies@ucd.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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