Overview

Undertaking a graduate programme in the School of Veterinary Medicine at University College Dublin can be a tremendously rewarding experience and one which can also enhance career prospects.

Features

Taught degrees provide the student with a highly structured learning environment in which to study their chosen subject, whereas research degrees give students the opportunity to conduct their own research under the close supervision of their allocated supervisor.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Veterinary Medicine

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-07 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

Students should contact the advisors first, explaining their motivation for pursuing the degree and their intended area of research.

Language

English

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90

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140

Credits

270 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Veterinary Medicine

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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90

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140

Other requirements

General requirements

Academic background

Academic awards or highlights

Research experience

Why you wish to enter doctoral studies

Why the academic member of staff’s area of research will match with your research goals (cite the academic’s publications)

Make it clear that you are familiar with their work and how their research interests mesh with your own

A research proposal, if appropriate

Ask them specifically if they are accepting new graduate students for the coming academic year.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

15440 EUR / year

≈ 15440 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

8020 EUR / year

≈ 8020 EUR / year

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Veterinary Medicine.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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