Science - Bioveterinary Science - Athlone

September 2026

MATURE APPLICATIONS
All EU nationals aged 23 or over on 1st January in the year of application are classified as ‘mature applicants’. The closing date for receipt of applications for consideration in this category is 1st February in the year of entry. Late applications will be considered for courses which do not require additional assessment. On an exceptional basis e.g. the quota remains unfilled, late applications may be considered for other courses.

Trade Qualifications
A trade applicant, seeking admission to the first year of a course, should do so through the CAO. Such application may be on the basis of National Craft Certificate, Senior Trades or Advanced Tourism Certification Board (NTCB)/QQI qualifications, instead of, or in addition to, Leaving Certificate results. TUS welcomes applications from such candidates. Possession of these awards at advanced level normally qualifies an applicant for entry to TUS.

Other Qualifications
Applicants with qualifications other than those listed above (including EU and overseas qualifications) should apply in the usual way, giving full details of their qualifications/application category on their application.

HEAR

DARE

RPL

Student Finance

Entry 2026

Early online application (discounted): Fee €35 Closing Date: 20 January 2026 at 5pm

Normal online application: Fee €50 Closing Date: 1 February 2026 at 5pm

Late online application - restrictions apply (see page 3 2026 CAO Handbook): Fee: €65 Closing Date: 1 May 2026 at 5pm

Change of Mind - restrictions apply (see page 3 2026 CAO Handbook): Fee: Nil Closing Date: 1 July 2026 at 5pm

Be sure to complete any action well in advance of closing dates. You should avoid making an application close to a closing date. No extensions to closing dates will be allowed and all application fees are non-refundable.

LATE APPLICATIONS
Late Applications are those which are received after 5pm on 1 February 2026. The closing date for late applications is 5pm on 1 May 2026, subject to the restrictions listed on page 3 of the 2026 CAO Handbook. The online facility for late applications opens on the 5 March 2026 at 12:00 noon - a fee of €65 applies.

Restrictions
As a CAO applicant you may experience one or more of the following restrictions based on your course choices, your category of application, or restrictions imposed by the HEIs that you wish to apply to. Please read the section on 'Restrictions' on page 3 of the 2026 CAO Handbook carefully. This section includes information on:

General Restrictions
1. Making a late application
2. Making changes to your course choices

Restricted Courses
3. Applying for a restricted course

Mature Applicants
4. Mature applicants

Supplementary Admissions Routes
5. Applying for DARE and/or HEAR

What is this course about?
Bioveterinary science is dedicated to the investigation of life processes and exploring the inter-relationship between living organisms and their environment. It involves an understanding of biota at the level of cells, organisms, populations and ecosystems. Bioveterinary science is subdivided into many specialisms such as animal science, biology, ecology, environmental science, genetics and bioanalysis. This degree emphasises specific technologies, interactions and/or systems (e.g., animal behaviour, biochemistry, biotechnology), or the environments that living organisms inhabit (e.g., ecology, environmental biology).

Students will gain a broad knowledge base of essential facts, major concepts, principles and theories associated with the discipline areas of bioveterinary science. They will engage with current developments in the bioveterinary sciences and their applications, and the philosophical and ethical issues involved. They will also learn strong technical skills and competencies as well as how to analyse and assess data.

Throughout their course, students will apply practical skills including designing, planning, conducting and reporting on investigations through individual or group projects. They will use effective interpersonal and team-working skills including demonstrating an appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of science and of the validity of different points of view. Students will also learn the need for ethical standards and professional codes of conduct and paying due attention to risk assessment, legislation, relevant health and safety regulations. They will apply numeracy, communications and information technology skills, efficiently self-manage and pursue professional development and think independently, set tasks and solve problems. Lastly, they will deploy appropriate practical and presentational techniques and methodologies including data analysis and the use of statistics to communicate results. A work placement in third year provides students with critical industry experience and opportunities.

Why study this course?
This is a multidisciplinary degree in science which prepares the graduate to pursue a wide range of career options. All of this is designed to produce bioveterinary scientists who play an important part in the promotion of animal and human health and welfare. Bioveterinary scientists may progress to hold a wide variety of positions including in the pharmaceutical, agricultural, or medical research sectors. Please note that the BSc (Hons) in Bioveterinary Science degree course does not confer eligibility to register with the Veterinary Council of Ireland as either a veterinary surgeon or a veterinary nurse. The degree course is neither designed nor intended as a route to further study in the area of veterinary medicine or veterinary nursing.

Modules at a Glance:
Placement, Analytical Techniques, Animal Nutrition, Bioveterinary Biotechnology, Sustainable Herd Management Strategies.

Dr. Olivia Cregg
Email: Olivia.Cregg@tus.ie

Dr. Caitriona Collins
Email: Caitriona.Collins@tus.ie

TUS Global Students