A new veterinary medicine programme is to be established on a dual-campus basis at Atlantic Technological University.
The university was selected as one of two institutions expanding their third-level veterinary medicine places alongside South East Technological University (SETU).
The new programme of Veterinary Medicine will be primarily delivered from ATU Donegal in conjunction with ATU Mountbellew in Galway, complementing current offerings in Veterinary Nursing and Agriculture in the Donegal campus and Agriculture provision in the Mountbellew (Co Galway) campus.
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (BVMS) programme are expected to spend up to two semesters on the Mountbellew farm, where they will engage with local veterinary practices. Meanwhile, other teaching and clinical facilities will be based at the Donegal campus.
John McNulty, Fine Gael candidate for Donegal, has welcomed the announcement, stating, “This new programme is a fantastic development for our region.
“I recently met with members of Donegal IFA, and a shortage of support for veterinary practices was a real concern discussed.
“This programme will provide valuable educational opportunities, support local veterinary practices, and shows a real commitment to creating pathways for future professionals in Donegal,” concluded McNulty.
