SETU welcomes first veterinary students to Kildalton College

The first cohorts of students in Veterinary Medicine have commenced their studies at South East Technological University (SETU).

The five-year Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (MVB) represents a significant expansion of SETU’s academic provision and offer students in the region new pathways into these careers.

Around 40 students have now commenced the MVB, which combines scientific study with clinical training and practical experience to prepare graduates for professional veterinary practice. The programme is delivered across three integrated phases, with a fully distributed clinical education model at its core. Students will study at SETU and also benefit from access to teaching and specialist facilities at Teagasc Kildalton College.

Dr Mary-Kate Burke, Head of Department of Veterinary Medicine, said: “We are delighted to welcome the first cohort of Veterinary Medicine students to SETU.

“Their arrival marks a significant milestone for both SETU and the South East region.

“Our MVB programme has been designed around practical, contextualised learning, giving students the knowledge, clinical skills and real-world experience to prepare them for a diverse and rewarding veterinary career. As our first cohort, they have the exciting opportunity to help shape the future of veterinary medicine at SETU,” Dr May-Kate Burke said.

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Photo caption: Veterinary Medicine lecturers, Dr Eilidh Thomson and Dr Siobhan Walsh, Teagasc Kildalton College Principal, Tim Ashmore, Head of Education in Teagasc, Dr Anne-Marie Butler and Assistant College Principal in Kildalton, James Ryan, pictured with the first students of the five-year Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (MVB) at South East Technological University (SETU).