| Course Name |
Veterninary Nursing - Advanced |
| Course Provider |
Dundalk Institute of Technology |
| Course Code |
107999 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Higher Education Direct Entry |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ)
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Major |
Dundalk Institute of Technology |
Level 8 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Dundalk |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
To apply for this course
Download and complete the Add-On Degree Programme Application Form below and submit to:
Admissions Office,
Dundalk Institute of Technology,
Dundalk, Co. Louth.
T: +353 (0)42 9370230
E: admissions@dkit.ie |
| Qualification Letters |
BSc (Hons) |
| Duration |
1 year (Add-On) |
| Entry Requirements |
Expand+Applicants should have a Level 7 Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Nursing, which is a registrable qualification with the Veterinary Council of Ireland. If the programme is over-subscribed, preference will be given to DkIT graduates and candidates wi...
Hide-Applicants should have a Level 7 Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Nursing, which is a registrable qualification with the Veterinary Council of Ireland. If the programme is over-subscribed, preference will be given to DkIT graduates and candidates will be selected by ranking credit-weighted average award marks.
Or
A level 6 award in Veterinary Nursing, accredited by the Veterinary Council of Ireland
And
(i) At least 2 years full-time experience (or equivalent) in Veterinary Nursing practice OR At least 1 year full time experience (or equivalent) in Veterinary Nursing practice AND successful completion of the DkIT Certificate in Higher and Professional Learning.
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| Course Fee |
For information on fees for the full-time students please see www.dkit.ie/study/student-fees-grants-scholarships/fees |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Course Content |
Expand+Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Advanced Veterinary Nursing
Course Summary
This add-on BSc (Honours) in advanced veterinary nursing programme is open to graduates of accredited level 7 qualifications in Veterinary Nursing and can be accessed on eithe...
Hide-Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Advanced Veterinary Nursing
Course Summary
This add-on BSc (Honours) in advanced veterinary nursing programme is open to graduates of accredited level 7 qualifications in Veterinary Nursing and can be accessed on either a full time or part time basis. The aim of this programme is to provide graduates with the knowledge, skills and attributes to pursue extended or advanced veterinary nursing roles, such as critical care, laboratory diagnostics, management and leadership, or to undertake research in the field.
This is a Level 8 add-on in advanced veterinary nursing for holders of a Level 7 degree in veterinary nursing. It consists of 60 credits and includes research-based as well as clinical modules. The programme is available on a full time (1 year) or part time (2 year) basis. There is no work placement component, rather students will attend the DkIT campus for lectures and practical classes, plus some field trips.
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| Subjects Taught |
Semester 1
• Research Methods
• Veterinary Research Project
• Clinical Governance and Evidence-Based Veterinary Care
• Canine and Feline Shelter Medicine (Elective)
• Herd Health & Biosecurity (Elective)
Semester 2
• Veterinary Research Project
• Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Nursing
• Advanced Veterinary Laboratory Techniques
• Veterinary Leadership
* All module titles are subject to change and are for indicative purposes only |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Career Options
The programme will develop the knowledge, skills and competence of qualified veterinary nurses and allow them to work in both specialised and extended roles in both veterinary practices and animal shelter facilities. Graduates will b...
Hide-Career Options
The programme will develop the knowledge, skills and competence of qualified veterinary nurses and allow them to work in both specialised and extended roles in both veterinary practices and animal shelter facilities. Graduates will be able to pursue a career related to advanced practice such as referral nurse, head nurse, practice manager, educator or researcher.
Holders of a Level 8 award in veterinary nursing are eligible to apply for Technical Agricultural Officer roles with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM). This is an additional career progression option for graduates with an interest in regulatory affairs, agri-food and animal health and welfare.
Progression Options
Graduates of this Veterinary Nursing Level 8 add-on course are eligible to apply for a place on the MSc in Agricultural Biotechnology.
The programme also provides a platform for graduates to move into the field of research with the potential to continue studying towards a research Masters or PhD award.
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| Further Enquiries |
Dr Siobhan Jordan (Acting Head of Department of Agriculture, Food and Animal Health)
Email: Siobhan.Jordan@dkit.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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